ALBATROS1234
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So, for a while I have been wanting to try my hand, I have a 70s sewing machine which I rigged up a counter. I was wondering about the effect of parts on tone. I know that the type of wire and gauge effects tone as well as the model and type of magnet effects tone. Specifically, I am talking about trying to wind so PAF style late 50s types. I have both A5 and A2 rough cast magnets that I bought as well as the plain enamel 42 awg wire. I bought some pickup kits with everything minus the coil wire. It was $20 per H.B. I assume if I just use this kit with the plain enamel 42 awg and my rough cast magnets with approx 5000 winds per coil it should reasonably approximate the sound I am hoping for. What is the difference in all of the high-priced parts? Like does it actually effect tone if a bobbin is this plastic or that? Logic tells me no. I also cannot see the spacer being maple or plastic effecting tone. The only thing I imagine could is the carbon content of the pole pieces/screws and/or baseplate. But how much to the individual pieces really effect tone if the wire, magnet and coil windings are spec. Also Magnet prices vary wildly from $5 to $50 does an expensive alnico bar magnet really make a huge difference? I am just wondering. I am going to give it a shot and see what happens. I normally build tube amps and there are a lot of cork sniffer amp guys out there who swear by this capacitor or this resistor, but I don't see a difference in component tone except in a few instances like ceramic caps do impart a touch of grit if use as a coupling cap. Anyway thanks in advance for any replies. Happy New Year all.!
