Mojotone vs. Philadelphia Luthier Tools magnets

[simply rod]

I'm in the market for some AlNiCo 2 and 4 bar magnets to swap in some humbuckers I have. I'm considering Mojotone and Philadelphia Luthier Tools. Between the two of them, does anyone have any comments regarding things like quality and consistency from batch to batch?

I'm looking for something a bit deeper than the usual "I buy my magnets from ____ and have had no problems with them." For example, I wrote to Mojotone recently and was told that the magnets they sell are the same ones they use in their own pickups. That gives me a little more confidence in them, because it's another level of quality control. Compare that to Philly, who seems to just buy the magnets and pass them along to the consumer. I don't know whether or to what extent they check the magnets they sell.

I'd appreciate any input. Thanks!

 

[Masta' C]

So, you're wanting us to sell you on Philadelphia instead of Mojotone? If you already know the Mojotones will suit your needs and their QC process inspires more confidence than Philadelphia's, what are you hoping the Philadelphia ones might give you that the Mojotones don't? Just get the Mojotone mags and don't overthink it.

 

[idsnowdog]

I have no experience with Mojotone, but I have always been pleased with Philadelphia.

 

[Masta' C]

I'm looking for something a bit deeper than the usual "I buy my magnets from ____ and have had no problems with them."

I have always been pleased with Philadelphia.

Hehe

I agree, though...I've never had a problem with parts or supplies from either Mojotone or Philadelphia. I consider both top sources.

 

[idsnowdog]

The only supplier I would stay away from is Stewmac. They have a great selection, but their prices only make sense if you're buying 100 of something. They also screw you by overcharging for shipping.

 

[jeremy]

they want you to join their club for $60 a year so you get free shipping.

ive used mojotone and philly magnets and find them both high quality. i dont have a preference, but i dont buy many from either.

 

[simply rod]

So, you're wanting us to sell you on Philadelphia instead of Mojotone? If you already know the Mojotones will suit your needs and their QC process inspires more confidence than Philadelphia's, what are you hoping the Philadelphia ones might give you that the Mojotones don't? Just get the Mojotone mags and don't overthink it.

Philadelphia's magnets and shipping are considerably cheaper.

 

[jeremy]

ive said this before, but i bought a bunch of bar magnets many years ago. a2, a3, a4, a5, c8, from allstar magnetics and have been using those for probably almost two decades for the most part. they are all polished and 2.5". its only when i need something else that i order something.

 

[JamesPaul]

Appears the vendor experience thread subject is being addressed.

From the text, magnet quality? Not sure what vendor would invest in this. Felt a little like maple spacers, butyrate bobbins, bumblebee caps, etc., however I did some research anyway. Short of buying a gaussmeter and becoming the Myles Rose of magnets, these may be helpful:

Magnet Quality

Measuring Magnets

 

[Masta' C]

I would shoot a message to both vendors and just ask about their QC for magnetized bars...do they buy them pre-charged or do they magnetize them in-house? Do they have a way to double-check the gauss/charge before shipping? Hint: I know Mojotone does.

As for magnet "quality" from a materials/construction standpoint, I genuinely don't think one is going to be better than the other.