Which magnets in custom wind

[hessodreamy]

For a new build I wanted to pair a mini humbucker bridge with a gold foil in the neck. I wanted to be able to do some riffy stuff while still keeping some jangle in the bridge, and also go brash and bright with the neck gold foil.

I was going to get the creamery (uk builder) to make both for me. But now I have to choose between a2 and a5 magnets for both. I'll talk to the guy before he builds it but any suggestions from you lot?

 

[Masta' C]

Re: Which magnets in custom wind

bright and brash = A5 all the way

As for the bridge, you'd probably be happy with either, but an A5 will keep up better with another A5 in the neck.

 

[DavidRavenMoon]

Re: Which magnets in custom wind

Gold foils used ceramic magnets with a steel baseplate.

A5 magnets will give a brighter tone.


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[hessodreamy]

Re: Which magnets in custom wind

Hold the phone - the gold foil (for the neck) are actually actually available in alnico 2,3,4,5,8 or ceramic. Presumably ceramic would give a more traditional gold foil tone. So a5 to keep the bridge spanky?