Alnico V switch

[El CHupacabra]

So quick story and then question for those more well versed in Pickup Technology:

I was talking with a jazz guitarist, John Stowell (bleeping brilliant!) about his guitars and his sound, and comparing pickups. As you may or may not know, I love the Alnico 2 Pro in the neck, and he liked it too. But it turns out he gets a very hollowbody-esque tone from his solidbody traveler guitar with a DiMarzio Air NOrton in the neck. Who knew? Which got me thinking,

What would an Alnico 2 pro sound like if installed with an Alnico V magnet? Has anyone tried this, or swapping an Alnico 2 magnet for Alnico V in general? What would you guess the change would be like in terms of tone?

 

[rosssurf]

Re: Alnico V switch

Here is a start. https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=40293&highlight=alinico+2+alnico+5

search around there are many more topics on the subject. Good luck, have fun!

 

[super rad stuff]

Re: Alnico V switch

in general, people who have tried a5 in an aIIpro liked the results saying there was more clarity and tighter lows.

 

[dweebrocker2.0]

Re: Alnico V switch

Has anyone tried the "Air Bucker Mod" popular over on the Dimarzio forums on any of the Duncans?

Another option instead of (or in addition to) a mag swap.

http://www.dimarzioforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=1697.0

 

[Zhangliqun]

Re: Alnico V switch

I tried that swap in the neck pu of a Strat years ago. It's fatter, beefier.