The sound of a Norton is
right between FRED and The Tone Zone. It’s got some FRED-like harmonic
overtones that can only be described as nasty, with more of the power
and mid-range of the heavyweight Tone Zone. The same patented
dual-resonance design used in FRED and The Tone Zone delivers a sound
that’s hotter and “bigger” than any vintage model, but not as loud as a
distortion-class humbucker. Norton might be our most versatile bridge
pickup. Combine it with a wide choice of neck pickups like the Air
Classic, PAF 36th Anniversary, PAF Pro, and Air Norton.
Norton was
originally designed to extend the tonal range and power of standard
output humbuckers without going over the top. It's more modern than a
PAF sound: the benchmark Gibson Les Paul/Marshall combination yields
more midrange crunch and high frequency pick harmonics than
vintage-style pickups were capable of putting out. Norton is really
good for opening up the sound of mahogany set-neck guitars.
Recommended For: Bridge position in all solid body guitars. Can also be used in neck position with higher output humbuckers.
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Alnico 5
Resistance: 12.62 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 1994
Color: Black
Spacing: F-Spaced
Pole Pieces: Nickel
