Gold screw pole pieces???

[Vastard]

I've seen some Duncan humbuckers with gold screw pole pieces and I'm wondering:

1 - Do they sound any different than the ones with the regular alloy?

2 - And if they do, in which way?

3 - What kind of alloy are the gold ones made of?

I have a guitar with gold hardware and I think they would look great on it, but just wondering about the tone difference if any.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Gold screw pole pieces???

They're just gold plated (not solid gold). You won't hear any difference from the same screws unplated.

 

[dave74]

Re: Gold screw pole pieces???

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Re: Gold screw pole pieces???

If they're made of the same alloy, they'll sound the same. Steel for screws and slugs actually comes in a couple of different formulations; some pickup makers feel higher chrome content gives a slightly more modern tone.

https://www.philadelphialuthiertool...-p90-fillister-pole-screws-gold-plated-qty-6/
https://www.philadelphialuthiertool...-paf-fillister-pole-screws-gold-plated-qty-6/