Air norton 7's any good?

Nickplaysguitar · 08-12-2007, 10:12 PM

hey guys im new to the forum and was wondering if air norton 7's would be better than my ibanez s7320's stalk pickups, im looking for a warmer distortion sound and clear and warm cleans.

thanks

djpharoah · 08-12-2007, 11:15 PM

Any pickup would be better those stockies in the S7320. The Air Norton 7 is an awesome neck pickup. John Petrucci uses the AN7.

I just installed it in my RG7621 and man it sounds amazing. Also found that on my guitar, the height of the an7 gives it different subtle tone changes. Sounds good with distortion as well.

I recommend it as a good neck pickup.

garcia3441 · 08-12-2007, 11:17 PM

Welcome!!!

Eric · 08-12-2007, 11:18 PM

I definately would not put two Air Nortons 7s in my guitar. AN7s are an AMAZING neck pickup and will be extremely smooth but you need to pick a different pickup for the bridge position.

Nickplaysguitar · 08-12-2007, 11:36 PM

ok thatns lol looks like its going in my neck position...

i was thinking about either an evolution or a PAF

which one would be better for a metal sound in the bridge?

Eric · 08-12-2007, 11:38 PM

That depends on your personal taste, the evolution 7 is a much hotter pickup than the PAF 7. And, quick question, forgive me on my S series ignorance but is your guitar Mahogany?

Leon · 08-12-2007, 11:54 PM

Vince · 08-13-2007, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickplaysguitar

hey guys im new to the forum and was wondering if air norton 7's would be better than my ibanez s7320's stalk pickups, im looking for a warmer distortion sound and clear and warm cleans.

thanks

Air Norton 7s are the most percussive & soulful sounding pickups I've had in a guitar. They're top notch.

Heck I have AN's in most of my guitars, 6 or 7 string. For bluesy sounds, coil-tapped clean sounds, or rapid-fire alternate picking, there's nothing better IMO. The only close pickup would be the Duncan Jazz, which is a great choice in it's own right too.

TonyFlyingSquirrel · 08-13-2007, 12:07 AM

If you adjust the height of it closer to the strings, you get more "bite", but if you adjust it lower/farther away from the strings you'll get more of the "squack".

Just find a medium that sounds best to your liking.

Leon · 08-13-2007, 12:21 AM

i've got Air Nortons in my RG570 and XV500, and the AN7 in my RG7621. the only reason why i put a Blaze Neck in my RG7620 was because i had three AN's already

i'm thinking, though, of putting an AN7 in my RG7620

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08-12-2007, 11:15 PM	#2
djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,812 Real Name: Mesh Thanked: 195	Any pickup would be better those stockies in the S7320. The Air Norton 7 is an awesome neck pickup. John Petrucci uses the AN7. I just installed it in my RG7621 and man it sounds amazing. Also found that on my guitar, the height of the an7 gives it different subtle tone changes. Sounds good with distortion as well. I recommend it as a good neck pickup.

08-12-2007, 11:36 PM	#5
Nickplaysguitar ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: antioch, california Posts: 36 Thanked: 2	ok thatns lol looks like its going in my neck position... i was thinking about either an evolution or a PAF which one would be better for a metal sound in the bridge?

08-12-2007, 11:38 PM	#6
Eric Ibanez 7s Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 1,336 Real Name: Eric Main Seven: RG7CT*3, RG2027, Old UVs Rig: 5150 --> Avatars Thanked: 30	That depends on your personal taste, the evolution 7 is a much hotter pickup than the PAF 7. And, quick question, forgive me on my S series ignorance but is your guitar Mahogany?

08-13-2007, 12:21 AM	#10
Leon {##[====:::. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Ohio Crew Posts: 11,718 Main Seven: RG7620 of Doom Rig: Mesa / Sovtek Thanked: 78	i've got Air Nortons in my RG570 and XV500, and the AN7 in my RG7621. the only reason why i put a Blaze Neck in my RG7620 was because i had three AN's already i'm thinking, though, of putting an AN7 in my RG7620


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