Is there an Alnico2 PUP that has a tight focused bass like the '59 has?
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Re: Is there an Alnico2 PUP that has a tight focused bass like the '59 has?
Huuuuum, i think the 59 has a Boomy bass, not focused at all and not tight
Tight is the EMG 81. but it´s active and ceramic
i wanted a Tighter version of the Custom custom .
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with a little bit more Bass .
Huuuuum, i think the 59 has a Boomy bass, not focused at all and not tight
Tight is the EMG 81. but it´s active and ceramic
i wanted a Tighter version of the Custom custom .
Q
with a little bit more Bass .
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Is there an Alnico2 PUP that has a tight focused bass like the '59 has?
A Demon is an Alnico 5 magnet...as a rule Alnico II pickups are not known for solid tight bass...
A Demon is an Alnico 5 magnet...as a rule Alnico II pickups are not known for solid tight bass...
rspst14
Tone Cat
Re: Is there an Alnico2 PUP that has a tight focused bass like the '59 has?
No matter which Alnico 2 pickup you try, it's going to have a warmer, looser low end. That's simply a characteristic of all Alnico 2 pickups, there's no way around it. What you might try is replacing the A2 magnet with an A3. It will still sound similar to an A2, but A3 magnets have a bass response that's a bit tighter than an A2 magnet.
Ryan
No matter which Alnico 2 pickup you try, it's going to have a warmer, looser low end. That's simply a characteristic of all Alnico 2 pickups, there's no way around it. What you might try is replacing the A2 magnet with an A3. It will still sound similar to an A2, but A3 magnets have a bass response that's a bit tighter than an A2 magnet.
Ryan
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TheArchitect
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Re: Is there an Alnico2 PUP that has a tight focused bass like the '59 has?
A PG bridge will get you there.
A PG bridge will get you there.
Artie
Peaveyologist
Re: Is there an Alnico2 PUP that has a tight focused bass like the '59 has?
As a quick reminder, an A3 magnet is less powerful than an A2.
Click on this thread to see the little chart I posted awhile back.
As a quick reminder, an A3 magnet is less powerful than an A2.
Click on this thread to see the little chart I posted awhile back.
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Breogan
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Re: Is there an Alnico2 PUP that has a tight focused bass like the '59 has?
Thanks for this info! I'd never thought it could be this way...
ArtieToo said:
Thanks for this info! I'd never thought it could be this way...
Re: Is there an Alnico2 PUP that has a tight focused bass like the '59 has?
That's wild, I just replied to another topic that A3 was weaker than A2. THanks for all the suggestions. I saw once that Scott F was thinking along those same lines, but trying an A5 in a A2P. I may try this. :cool3:
That's wild, I just replied to another topic that A3 was weaker than A2. THanks for all the suggestions. I saw once that Scott F was thinking along those same lines, but trying an A5 in a A2P. I may try this. :cool3:
rspst14
Tone Cat
Re: Is there an Alnico2 PUP that has a tight focused bass like the '59 has?
A3 may be weaker, but it still has a tighter bass response than the same pickup with an A2. This has been well documented by a number of forum members, myself included. If you like the Alnico 2 Pro, but wish it were a bit tighter sounding, try an A3 magnet first, that just might do the trick. An A5 magnet will give the pickup an entirely different sound.
Ryan
A3 may be weaker, but it still has a tighter bass response than the same pickup with an A2. This has been well documented by a number of forum members, myself included. If you like the Alnico 2 Pro, but wish it were a bit tighter sounding, try an A3 magnet first, that just might do the trick. An A5 magnet will give the pickup an entirely different sound.
Ryan
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Lewguitar
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Re: Is there an Alnico2 PUP that has a tight focused bass like the '59 has?
Originally Posted by ArtieToo
I don't doubt this but I sure don't understand it.
Some people insist that there's no diff between these four magnets except for the strength of the magnetic field.
That doesn't explain the tonal differences.
Alnico 5: Very strong bass, moderate mids, strong treble
Alnico 4: Strong bass, stronger but edgier mids than alnico 5, bright crisp articulate treble.
Alnico 2: Softer bass, strongest mids, softer treble
Alnico 3: Compared to a2 and a5 Tele pickups, the a3 Nocaster pickups I had seemed to me to have less bass (maybe) but definately less mids and more treble than a2.
What that all about????
Originally Posted by ArtieToo
I don't doubt this but I sure don't understand it.
Some people insist that there's no diff between these four magnets except for the strength of the magnetic field.
That doesn't explain the tonal differences.
Alnico 5: Very strong bass, moderate mids, strong treble
Alnico 4: Strong bass, stronger but edgier mids than alnico 5, bright crisp articulate treble.
Alnico 2: Softer bass, strongest mids, softer treble
Alnico 3: Compared to a2 and a5 Tele pickups, the a3 Nocaster pickups I had seemed to me to have less bass (maybe) but definately less mids and more treble than a2.
What that all about????
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