A5 Magnet swap into a SD Antiquity bridge question for the experts

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Lkdog

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Grabbed a couple Rough A5 magnets and am going to put one in my SD Antiquity bridge out of curiosity.
The magnet has a red marking on one end.

A5 magnet.jpg

If I am looking at the pickup with the screw side on my right lengthwise and slide the SD A2 out- which way do I slide the A5 in?
With the red marking facing me?
Thanks for the help.
 
Re: A5 Magnet swap into a SD Antiquity bridge question for the experts

Have a look here:



As you can see, the red marking is not to be considered as a guide to the correct installation of the magnet.

If you bought your mags @ AddictionFX, they gently provide a mark signaling the North side of the bar. But it doesn't seem to be the case here?

The standard is the following: the mag's North side should point towards the SLUG side, the South side towards the SCREW side.

HTH,
 
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Re: A5 Magnet swap into a SD Antiquity bridge question for the experts

As you slide the mag out, leave it 1/3 still in and butt the long thin sides against one another (the sides above with N and S). The same orientation will have attraction, as opposite faces will be adjacent.
 
Re: A5 Magnet swap into a SD Antiquity bridge question for the experts

LtKojak said:
Have a look here:



As you can see, the red marking is not to be considered as a guide to the correct installation of the magnet.

If you bought your mags @ AddictionFX, they gently provide a mark signaling the North side of the bar. But it doesn't seem to be the case here?

The standard is the following: the mag's North side should point towards the SLUG side, the South side towards the SCREW side.

HTH,
Click to expand...

Got the pair at Philadelphia Luthier. You are correct, there is no N/S marking.
Not sure what the RED marking means.
 
Re: A5 Magnet swap into a SD Antiquity bridge question for the experts

As you slide the mag out, leave it 1/3 still in and butt the long thin sides against one another (the sides above with N and S). The same orientation will have attraction, as opposite faces will be adjacent.



OK, I think I understand that and will give it a go. Thanks.
 
Re: A5 Magnet swap into a SD Antiquity bridge question for the experts

LtKojak said:
Have a look here:



As you can see, the red marking is not to be considered as a guide to the correct installation of the magnet.

If you bought your mags @ AddictionFX, they gently provide a mark signaling the North side of the bar. But it doesn't seem to be the case here?

The standard is the following: the mag's North side should point towards the SLUG side, the South side towards the SCREW side.

HTH,
Click to expand...



This

Always go with checking the polarity yourself. Different places can mark differently or possibly even be a "Friday afternoon" marking job.
 
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