Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
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Bowtomecha
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Re: Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
Ive been wanting to do this with some a5s for a while. I would rather magnetize them with a real electric magnetizer but whenever I look for local people or shops, I never get a reply.
You’d think that addictionfx would just simply offer the service all at once.
Ive been wanting to do this with some a5s for a while. I would rather magnetize them with a real electric magnetizer but whenever I look for local people or shops, I never get a reply.
You’d think that addictionfx would just simply offer the service all at once.
Bowtomecha
Active member
Re: Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
I always thought that you get yours from Britain, Clint. I thought about it but after the fees and prices, amount of time, and possible manhandling by customs, it’s not attractive to me.
I always thought that you get yours from Britain, Clint. I thought about it but after the fees and prices, amount of time, and possible manhandling by customs, it’s not attractive to me.
Clint 55
OH THE DOUBLE THICK GLAZE!
Re: Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
Yes, I have been getting them from Britain. After seeing the last batch and how simple it seems to put 2 magnets together I thought I should start making them. I think I spent like $40 shipped for 2 mags.
Yes, I have been getting them from Britain. After seeing the last batch and how simple it seems to put 2 magnets together I thought I should start making them. I think I spent like $40 shipped for 2 mags.
Clint 55
OH THE DOUBLE THICK GLAZE!
Re: Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
That would be cool. Who would fabricate them? Cermag only sells A5 and 8 as continuous double thick mags and they bond A2,3,4,6.
I guess I don't really need any more double thick mags right now. I have my favorites, A2,6,and 8. I would like to try double thick A3 in the bridge. Also would like to not have to pay high prices and wait 3 weeks in the future.
That would be cool. Who would fabricate them? Cermag only sells A5 and 8 as continuous double thick mags and they bond A2,3,4,6.
I guess I don't really need any more double thick mags right now. I have my favorites, A2,6,and 8. I would like to try double thick A3 in the bridge. Also would like to not have to pay high prices and wait 3 weeks in the future.
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Re: Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
im not sold on the bonded thing but what do i know. as far as having someone make them, i used to get all my magnets from allstar magnetics and im sure they would make a batch if we paid them a zillion dollhairs. not sure if there is a manufacturer that already is geared up to do these things.
as far as magnetizing them, neo magnets work fine most of the time. an electromagnet is pretty sweet too though.
im not sold on the bonded thing but what do i know. as far as having someone make them, i used to get all my magnets from allstar magnetics and im sure they would make a batch if we paid them a zillion dollhairs. not sure if there is a manufacturer that already is geared up to do these things.
as far as magnetizing them, neo magnets work fine most of the time. an electromagnet is pretty sweet too though.
Clint 55
OH THE DOUBLE THICK GLAZE!
Re: Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
Stuck a bonded double thick A2 in my new Fralin and it's the best ever. I'm pretty sure it works. Another benefit would be to use 2 different alnicos.
So what materials do you use and how do you go about doing it?
Stuck a bonded double thick A2 in my new Fralin and it's the best ever. I'm pretty sure it works. Another benefit would be to use 2 different alnicos.
So what materials do you use and how do you go about doing it?
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idsnowdog
Imperator of Indignation
Re: Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
I received a PJ Marxx epoxy potted pickup that was demagnetized and I just placed it between two used 12-inch speaker magnets and let it sit that way for a month. One speaker face down and one face up on a stack of books so the poles attracted. In the 10 years since then I haven't had to recharge the magnet. Otherwise if you place it between two neodymium bar magnets that will charge them too.
I received a PJ Marxx epoxy potted pickup that was demagnetized and I just placed it between two used 12-inch speaker magnets and let it sit that way for a month. One speaker face down and one face up on a stack of books so the poles attracted. In the 10 years since then I haven't had to recharge the magnet. Otherwise if you place it between two neodymium bar magnets that will charge them too.
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beaubrummels
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Re: Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
What are the resulting characteristic differences in the pickup using each magnet type with double thick vs single?
For example, does double thick just increase the output while keeping the same sonic signature?
Or does it raise output and roll off highs uniformly? Or do something to the bass end, uniformly?
Or does it do something uniquely different with each mag type?
(Asking for a friend. ;-) )
What are the resulting characteristic differences in the pickup using each magnet type with double thick vs single?
For example, does double thick just increase the output while keeping the same sonic signature?
Or does it raise output and roll off highs uniformly? Or do something to the bass end, uniformly?
Or does it do something uniquely different with each mag type?
(Asking for a friend. ;-) )
Clint 55
OH THE DOUBLE THICK GLAZE!
Re: Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
More output, fatter, deeper, and less harsh. Although it doesn't sound to mute any highs.
Terrif for vintage wind because you get the openness from the coils but it fills it out and it's not just a clank.
More output, fatter, deeper, and less harsh. Although it doesn't sound to mute any highs.
Terrif for vintage wind because you get the openness from the coils but it fills it out and it's not just a clank.
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uOpt
Something Cool
Re: Time to distribute double thick mags to the forum. Calling jeremy.
A big part is verification. Getting a magnetic meter is the first step.
The methods above never led me to a "full" charge, but I didn't try too hard. If you have a meter you can verify. If the home methods give you the charge you want you don't have to care what is done in professional setups.
Overall I bet that pickup manufacturers just buy magnetized magnets and don't mess with them except for special operations.
A big part is verification. Getting a magnetic meter is the first step.
The methods above never led me to a "full" charge, but I didn't try too hard. If you have a meter you can verify. If the home methods give you the charge you want you don't have to care what is done in professional setups.
Overall I bet that pickup manufacturers just buy magnetized magnets and don't mess with them except for special operations.
