[CubanB]

Is there a simple way to describe the difference between aired pickup and de-aired pickup, other than increasing output?

I will be doing some searches and reading up on everything about de-airing (I'm new to the idea) but just wanted to post this incase anyone had any thoughts.

I have a 22 fret guitar where I have Norton in the bridge and Air Classic neck in the neck.. but I now want to put them into my 24 fret Ibanez RG.

I wondered if the Air Classic neck would be too bright or lack output in a 24 fret guitar?  Do you think de-airing it could be the answer?  I'm looking a hybrid of classic rock/blues neck tones but still being able to pull off the modern stuff like Satriani leads.

A de-aired Air Classic would still be a lowish output humbucker?  (I need to read more about how much the output increases)

Cheers

[buddroyce]

I think the pickup would be fine in a 24 fret guitar although for what you're doing instead of trying to de-air the pickup, I'd just get a different pickup or just get a booster pedal.

[CubanB]

Thanks for your thoughts.  Yeah I've been thinking it might not even be a positive change.  To the very least I need to give it some time in stock form before changing anything.

[RayBarbeeMusic]

Air Classic neck is IMO one of the most balanced neck buckers available.  It's not "too" anything, and it sounds great in a lot of situations.  I don't think you'll find it too bright in a 24 fretter.