Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

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Monsta-Tone

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I found A2, & A5 on Stew Mac and Allparts websites, but no A8.

Hate to sound like the noob that I am, but where do you guys get your magnets from?
I found a bunch on ebay, but didn't want to buy in bulk. I would like to buy a couple A5's and A8's to experiment with.

Also, is there a difference in magnet size for tremolo spaced humbuckers or are the poles just spread apart more?

Any help would be appreciated, and thanks in advance.
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Use the same size mag in regular spaced buckers or trem spaced. Many of the forum members buy from addiction-fx on ebay. If you don't see what you want just phone them and Denis will get you anything that you need.
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Monsta-Tone said:
I found A2, & A5 on Stew Mac and Allparts websites, but no A8.

Hate to sound like the noob that I am, but where do you guys get your magnets from?
I found a bunch on ebay, but didn't want to buy in bulk. I would like to buy a couple A5's and A8's to experiment with.

Also, is there a difference in magnet size for tremolo spaced humbuckers or are the poles just spread apart more?

Any help would be appreciated, and thanks in advance.
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http://stores.ebay.com/Addiction-FX...58693015&_sid=893066175&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

HTH,
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Pepe, thanks for supplying the address, I couldn't find it when I made my post.
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Right on! You guys are awesome!
I have a JB in a Schecter that you (GuitarDoc) pointed me in the direction of using a C8 pickup in the bridge.
I'm thinking that money is tight for the rest of the month, so I have nothing to loose by experimenting with the JB that is in the guitar and making it a JB8.
I was also thinking about trying an A2 magnet (or A8 just for laughs) in the Jazz neck pickup too.

I can't replace them till next month, so it will give me a nice project that doesn't involve modifying someone else's amp.
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

I put an A8 into a JB & like it quite well. It tightened up the bottom & seems to be better balanced, not as "mid-honky". The JB8 also splits nicely, slightly "teleish" split. I had tried a UO A5 in the JB first and it lacked focus to me.
I put a UO A5 in the Jazz neck pickup in the same guitar & like the warmth & roundness of it. It still cuts well but has better bottom & less harshness.
I do clean, blues & rock, no metal with them. Very cheap & easy to try, mags from Addiction-Fx.
(Both in an all mahogany Parker Fly Mojo)
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Ok, so now I am a bit more confused!

I just looked at Addiction FX ebay store.
He has the following options for UO A5:
Magnetized
Full Charge
Rough Cast

I just want to make sure that I get the right ones. I am not looking for vintage tone, just warmer and more full.
Thanks again for all of the help!
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Thanks for posting the Fx-addiction address LtKojaK. I ordered the UOA5 in 2.444 length, I hope I ordered the right one. I'm planning on replacing the A5 in the JB.

I also want to thank those that have encouraged others like me to swap mags and I hope you'll be there once I try and install it.
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Get the UOA5 magnets fully charged and roughcast. Get A5 fully charged and polished/smooth. A8 charged/polished. A2 charged/roughcast.
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Ok, last question.....for now.
How hard is it to get the metal cover off of my pickups? I remember taking a set apart as a kid, but I wasn't concerned with keeping the pickups back then. I'm pretty sure that I broke them.

Should I use a soldering gun (high powered) or a simple 40 watt iron?

I'm going with 2 of the UOA5, 2 A2 and 2 A8. Should give me a lot of room to experiment with.

I'm also wondering how an A8 would sound in the Tone Zone that is currently in my JS1000!
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Monsta-Tone said:
Should I use a soldering gun (high powered) or a simple 40 watt iron?
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NEVER, EVER use a soldering gun working with magnetic p'ups.

It'll affect the magnet in a completely unpredictable way.

Don't forget to get A4 magnets. they're my favorites.

HTH,
 
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Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Some guys use a dremel tool others use a utility knife and keep scoring until you cut through.
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Do not use a soldering gun. I think Seymour recommends using a 25 W Iron. It is there somewhere in the FAQs.
 
Re: Where is the best place to buy pickup magnets?

Monsta-Tone said:
So, can I unsolder the covers with a 40 watt iron? Or is there a better way?
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A 40-watter is a tiny little bit on the wimp side for covers, but you can do a lot worse.

I use a 100-watter for my covers, but I do this for paying customers, so I just don't skimp on tools! ;)
 
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