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This is the 7 string version of the Air Norton pickup. The Air Norton has been gaining popularity recently mostly because of John Petrucci. John Petrucci Is the ugitar player for the progressive band Dream Theater and he is pretty much a hero for prog guitar players around the world. He does not use the pickup anymore but when Dream Theater was at their most popular this is what he was using. You can say this is an early version of the Liquifier, which is what Petrucci uses now. This is the 7 string version which is great because the pickup selector for 7 string guitars is a lot less than the selection for 6 strings. Lots of modern and contemporary players are switching to 7 strings and they need their pickups that they are use to. This pickup features 4 conductor wiring with a 13k output. The EQ on this pickup is slanted towards the low end to give you a smooth lead tone. This is a great pickup for progressive and contemporary lead playing. This pickup is super smooth without getting muddy. This pickup was pretty much designed to go in Petruccis guitar. The pickup sounds best in basswood guitars which is what he uses. The pickup has a very neutral tone so it will take the tone of whatever wood you are using. The lead tones on this pickups are smooth and fat. It has a lot of low end but it does not become muddy. The notes come out nice and clear even with the fat tone. It has a very distinctive tone when playing leads as well that has a modern sound but a bit of vintage bite to it as well. If you have heard any Dream Theater song with a solo you have heard this pickup. If you are looking for a great neck position pickup for your 7 string this is a good choice.