More Alnico 6

[Fresh_Start]

Re: More Alnico 6

....(crickets chirping)....

I asked the following in an earlier A6 thread and would really appreciate some input:

How do you think A6 (or A4) would do in a Heritage 535 that's currently loaded with Antiquities?

I love the neck pup, but the bridge seems like just a thinner version of the neck. Something with more output and tighter bass might be just the ticket...

Thanks for any thoughts,

Chip

 

[beerdrinkingtech]

Re: More Alnico 6

How do you think A6 (or A4) would do in a Heritage 535 that's currently loaded with Antiquities?

Hello FS,
I think your current A-2 Antiquity’s which are degaussed a little below full charge of 7500 are very close to A-4 (5600) and the A-6 at full is 10500,
That would be close to a slightly degaussed Alnico 5, [Full gauss Alnico 5 is (12500).]

(Br) gauss, a measure of magnetic attraction

HELP: If Jeremy or anyone else has a gauss chart with those smaller number readings, Please post those soon so we can cross referance them with the longer numbered Br gauss readings.
Best Regards'
BDT

 

[Zhangliqun]

Re: More Alnico 6

Trust me folks, whatever the gauss-oerstads, I've A/B'd fully charged A5's and A6's and the A6 is stronger no matter how you slice it -- pulling it off the fridge or output in a pickup.

For Fresh Start: I wouldn't recommend A6 for your 535 unless it's a little on the bright side for a semi-hollow.

 

[gripweed]

Re: More Alnico 6

Hello FS,
I think your current A-2 Antiquity’s which are degaussed a little below full charge of 7500 are very close to A-4 (5600) and the A-6 at full is 10500,
That would be close to a slightly degaussed Alnico 5, [Full gauss Alnico 5 is (12500).]

(Br) gauss, a measure of magnetic attraction

HELP: If Jeremy or anyone else has a gauss chart with those smaller number readings, Please post those soon so we can cross referance them with the longer numbered Br gauss readings.
Best Regards'
BDT

Are you suggesting that degaussed a2 sounds like full strength a4? I'm having a really hard time buying that...

 

[Zhangliqun]

Re: More Alnico 6

Are you suggesting that degaussed a2 sounds like full strength a4? I'm having a really hard time buying that...

I'm not buying it either. I've got plenty of both and the A4 is definitely louder. Unless he means tone-wise, i.e., sounds tonally like an A4 but with a lot less output.

 

[beerdrinkingtech]

Re: More Alnico 6

Hello Guys'

I have to agree,

I think this is why we really need more gauss reads, with those lower numbers mentioned.

I too am having a problem with these Magnetic properties. The Fridge test does indeed feel to me too that the Alnicos graduate and get stronger from 2 - 8

All I can find are these same higher number (readings) Br measurements all over the internet.

But I cannot find any charts for the lower number readings.
I would really like to find a magnetic attraction chart that uses the two digit readings.

Best Regards'
BDT

 

[beerdrinkingtech]

Re: More Alnico 6

Bump, We need some gauss reads, Please ;-)
A little help anyone?

Best Regards'
BDT

 

[Zhangliqun]

Re: More Alnico 6

Except for Alnico 3, which is weaker than 2, at least in my experience.

 

[beerdrinkingtech]

Re: More Alnico 6

Hello,
Good call;
AlNiCo III magnets which are currently manufactured today will not charge up as much as those manufactured in the 1950's, I was surprised to learn this.

Have you guys also noticed here; Seymour Duncan does not utilize “AlNiCo III's,” Instead AlNiCo II’s an V’s are gassed accordingly and used in place of III’s.

Best Regards
BDT