DiMarzio Air Norton S DP180 BK
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DiMarzio
Air Norton S DP180 BK
Product Info
Article Number:
111430
Brand:
DiMarzio
Model:
Air Norton S DP180 BK
Category:
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
Price:
$119.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Air Norton S is a clever pickup – it gives you the hum-canceling power of a humbucker in a single-coil package. It's fantastic for players who want a balanced, articulate tone with a touch of warmth, especially those using lower-wattage amps or preferring a more controlled high-gain sound. A solid upgrade for Strat or Tele players seeking a fatter, more modern voice.
Product Description
- DiMarzio Air Norton S DP180 BK
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Humbucker in single coil format
- For neck and bridge position
- Sound characteristics: Warm
- well balanced for all types of rock
- Magnet: Ceramic
- 4-wire
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Delivers a surprisingly thick, warm tone for a single-coil sized humbucker.
- • Excellent noise reduction, significantly quieter than many overwound single coils.
- • The 4-wire design provides versatile coil-splitting options for brighter tones.
- • Ceramic magnet provides a focused, punchy response suitable for modern rock.
CONS
- • Can sound slightly sterile compared to Alnico-based pickups, lacking some vintage warmth.
- • Output level might be a bit low for players needing extreme high-gain distortion.
- • The black finish can show dirt and fingerprints more readily than other finishes.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck or Bridge
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
7.5k Ohms
DC Resistance
12.65k Ohms
Mounting
4-Hole Standard
Coil Split
Yes, 4-wire
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PAF has a more open, airy character and a slightly lower output; the Air Norton S is tighter, more focused, and has a bit more bite.
Yes, the coil-split provides a clear, bright single-coil tone that's quite versatile for clean and rhythm parts, though it's not as nuanced as a dedicated single-coil.
It will, but its moderate output means it won't drive a high-gain amp to extreme distortion like a hotter pickup; it provides a controlled, focused gain instead.
