Dimarzio - DP160 - Norton F Spaced Black

DiMarzio's DP160 Norton F Spaced Black pickup captures the natural warmth of mahogany without drowning out the sound: vintage grain preserved, clean attack and guaranteed punch.

The dosage is subtle. A 12.62 kΩ resistor high enough to hold the distortion, moderate enough to keep your fingers in control. Plug in a mahogany solid body, Les Paul or derivative, and you'll immediately feel that mahogany guitar opening that the forums talk so much about. The midrange is right where it should be, without invading the spectrum.

The striking thing about playing this guitar is its duality. On the one hand, a modern, warm sound that grooves rhythmically. On the other, powerful, clear mids that turn a simple solo into a statement. The 4-conductor cabling isn't there for show: it leaves the door open to all configurations, from split to parallel. It's a great way to break out of the studio routine when inspiration is running in circles.