The Air Norton S is the Strat
replacement version of the full-size Air Norton. It’s warm sounding,
very well balanced, and has the same unique tonal characteristics as
the original. The original Air Norton wasn’t designed for a specific
position or type of guitar, but it has become most popular in the neck
position of trem-equipped guitars for progressive music. (Thanks,
John!) The S version is also a very good bridge pickup for all types of
rock. Its combination of medium output and harmonic bite are very
effective for single-note soloing as well as chords.
The original
Airbucker pickups have an air gap between the magnet and the pole
pieces. The Air Norton S doesn't have this feature, but the sound,
output and feel are so similar to the original that we couldn't call it
anything else. It's very good in the neck position with The Tone Zone S
or Super Distortion S in the bridge, or in the bridge position with a
Pro Track or The Chopper in the neck. We like The Cruiser or Fast Track
1 in the middle with either setup for brighter sounds in the 2, 3, and
4 positions.
Recommended For: All positions
Quick Connect: Yes
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Ceramic
Resistance: 11.21 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2007
Color: Black
Pole Pieces: Black
