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    A2 vs A3 Magnets: CC & PGn

    Ok now my experiment with a2's and a3's in my 14.40K CC, and my 7.40K PGn. Both are in my mahogany MIK ibanez s370. The height is the same, I marked the height on the pickup before taking them out to swap the magnet. the strings, the amp setting etc etc ... are all the same.

    C2 = CC with an a2

    C3 = CC with an a3

    PGn with an a2

    PGn with an a3

    Soon I will be getting my a4's, and intend to record controlled clips of CC and a neck PAF style HB, each with a2-5. But for now this is all I've got.

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    Last edited by dr.barlo; 10-22-2004, 03:59 AM.
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    Originally posted by kevlar3000
    Very cool,

    I can't decide which cc I like better, they are both very cool.

    I like the A3 in the PGn definately smoother and seems a bit less tubby.
    Originally posted by Jeff_H
    I like the A3 in both better.....thanks for the nice comparison Doc!
    Originally posted by Rid
    CC with A2 was something....haunting stuff.
    Originally posted by RCM78
    The CC-A2 sounds much better then the A-3. The A-3 seems to have alot more mids and even less lows then the A-2. It sounds tinny and thin compared to the A-2.

    The PGn sounds good with either magnet. The A-3 seems to sound more round with a little more low end.


    I kept the CC with the a2 (due to the floyd rose), and the PGn with the a3 as you hear it in those clips.

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    • #3
      nice work....
      I like it if isame settings and riff is used. I just can better compare the sounds....

      I think I like the C3 over the C2
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      • #4
        but i like the A2 PG over the A3 PG weird
        maybe
        'coz the difference with the pg is not that big
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Marcel
          ... the difference with the pg is not that big
          I agree!

          I went with the a3 in the PG to get a little more highs while keeping the overall characteristics as they are.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by dr.barlo
            I agree!

            I went with the a3 in the PG to get a little more highs while keeping the overall characteristics as they are.

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            i am not really hearing more highs on the a3 pg. i thought the a2 has more highs though it's not logical coz a3 must have more highs...
            weird
            or maybe this are the high mids...
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            • #7
              In my experience, A3 sounds a bit brighter than A2, but I think that is more from upper-mids. There may be more highs too, but they're the more transparent, twangy, more articulate highs rather than the chimy, sweet highs of the A2.
              Originally posted by Pink Unicorn Horsey
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              • #8
                i like a3 in pg better too
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                86' Carvin V220- Super distortion neck, tonezone bridge....
                87' Cort Unknown Model, Modded- Dimarzio Super Distortion Bridge with Alnico V mag.

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                Bogner Ecstasy-stock Tubes
                Marshall JMP 50 watt- stock Tubes
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                • #9
                  Awesome test! Thanks.

                  I liked alnico 3 in both. I was looking for more highs from a Pearly Gates neck and a CustomCustom bridge. Sounds like alnico 3's is what I should try.

                  How would I get alnico 3 magnets? How would I get the swap done? Would a guitar tech know what to do? HELP!

                  Guitars:

                  1. Gibson 57 Reissue with antiquity humbuckers
                  2. Gibson Studio (winered) with Pearly Gates set

                  Amp:

                  I. Marshall JCM2000 DSL401

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Mr. Loud
                    Awesome test! Thanks.

                    I liked alnico 3 in both. I was looking for more highs from a Pearly Gates neck and a CustomCustom bridge. Sounds like alnico 3's is what I should try.

                    How would I get alnico 3 magnets? How would I get the swap done? Would a guitar tech know what to do? HELP!
                    I've gotten my magnets from www.ampge.com.

                    Swapping is easy. take out the pup (you don't need to de-solder or anything, just slip it out from under the strings) loosen the bottom plate screws, grab the magnet with a needlenose pliers, and pull it out. CAREFULLY

                    After that, just throw in the new magnet, tighten the plate screws and put the pup back in your guitar. Takes me about 5 minutes.:6:
                    Originally posted by Pink Unicorn Horsey
                    Dumbness on massive idiocy with the stupid dumb-dumbnity of ridiculous WTFation in the dumbass of you-idiot.
                    Originally posted by Sosomething
                    "How do I improve the tone of my ThrasherKidzz-O-Blaster combo??"

                    The answer is always "burn it, dumbass."

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by korovamilkdud
                      I've gotten my magnets from www.ampge.com.

                      Swapping is easy. take out the pup (you don't need to de-solder or anything, just slip it out from under the strings) loosen the bottom plate screws, grab the magnet with a needlenose pliers, and pull it out. CAREFULLY

                      After that, just throw in the new magnet, tighten the plate screws and put the pup back in your guitar. Takes me about 5 minutes.:6:
                      Thanks a bunch.

                      Now that you mention how to grab the magnet and pull it out, I remember some thread from the old forum containing a guide about how to swap magnets. Or was it the custom/59 thing? I am not sure.

                      ???
                      Guitars:

                      1. Gibson 57 Reissue with antiquity humbuckers
                      2. Gibson Studio (winered) with Pearly Gates set

                      Amp:

                      I. Marshall JCM2000 DSL401

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                      • #12
                        http://www.seymourduncan.com/website/support/faqdescr.shtml#flipmagnet

                        Check it out. You'll like it.
                        Originally posted by Pink Unicorn Horsey
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                        Originally posted by Sosomething
                        "How do I improve the tone of my ThrasherKidzz-O-Blaster combo??"

                        The answer is always "burn it, dumbass."

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by korovamilkdud
                          http://www.seymourduncan.com/website/support/faqdescr.shtml#flipmagnet

                          Check it out. You'll like it.
                          I did check it out and I liked it!

                          Thanks korovamilkdud.
                          Guitars:

                          1. Gibson 57 Reissue with antiquity humbuckers
                          2. Gibson Studio (winered) with Pearly Gates set

                          Amp:

                          I. Marshall JCM2000 DSL401

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                          • #14
                            there was also a site with nice pictures about flipping/changing magnets ...
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                            • #15
                              I am very glad that you guys found it helpful. That was the purpose!

                              Mr. Loud, I see that korovamilkdud did a great job in answering all your questions. Welcome aboard the magnet-swpping frenzy!

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