Are there differences between magnets from different companies pickups?

[Young Angus]

Like if i were to put an A5 magnet from a gibson pickup into a seymour duncan custom to make it into a custom5, would it be the same as putting in an A5 magnet from a seymour duncan pickup...or are there different strengths or types that different companies use?

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: Are there differences between magnets from different companies pickups?

Yes. Each magnet supplier has thier own way of doing things and one supplier's formula for alnico 2, 3, 4, or 5 could be slightly differant from another's. Lindy Fralin has told me he can hear a diff between alnico 5 polepieces for Strat pickups made by differant magnet makers. Lew

 

[rspst14]

Re: Are there differences between magnets from different companies pickups?

I honestly doubt you'd notice any difference. A couple people have used Gibson magnets in Duncan pickups, and they couldn't tell any difference.

Ryan

 

[Young Angus]

Re: Are there differences between magnets from different companies pickups?

The reason i ask is because ill probably be buying a CC bridge for my les paul and ill have two burst bucker pros spare then with A5 magnets, and i was planning to put one in the CC if i wanted a change and make it into a C5....would this be accurately a C5 or wouldnt it be totally faithful to the seymour C5?

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: Are there differences between magnets from different companies pickups?

The reason i ask is because ill probably be buying a CC bridge for my les paul and ill have two burst bucker pros spare then with A5 magnets, and i was planning to put one in the CC if i wanted a change and make it into a C5....would this be accurately a C5 or wouldnt it be totally faithful to the seymour C5?

It'd probably be slightly differant but not enough that you shouldn't just give it a try and see if you like it. Lew

 

[mrid]

Re: Are there differences between magnets from different companies pickups?

I plan on putting a generic A5 in my Custom to get a C-5 as well. I don't think this is anything to lose sleep over...although I probably will! :laugh2: