Do magnet swaps really work?

[jaybird-1]

Does anyone know if swapping out the magnets really works? And if so, is there any kind of a tone chart or guide to determine which magnets sound like what? Im trying to figure out if a certain type of magnet swap will help the sound i get from a bolt-on as opposed to my neck thru's
Thanks.

 

[dr.barlo]

Re: Do magnet swaps really work?

Yes it works!

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[jeremy]

Re: Do magnet swaps really work?

magnet swapping can be a cool thing, is general

an alnico 2 is going to be the warmest with the most mids and least top end, bottom end isnt as tight as the others

alnico 5 has a glassier tone with a bigger bottom and clearer top end, a little more output than alnico 2

ceramic has the most aggressive tone, strong top end, chunky mids, tight bottom and the most output

 

[joelap]

Re: Do magnet swaps really work?

What about the A4/A3's? :burnout:

 

[rspst14]

Re: Do magnet swaps really work?

A4 and A3, as the numbers indicate, are in between. A3 is similar to an A2, but with a bit more A5 properties. A4 is similar to A5, but with a bit more A3 properties.

Ryan

 

[dr.barlo]

Re: Do magnet swaps really work?

Then again there are those a6 Benedetto pickups that Duncan produces for Benedetto Guitars.

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