What's the difference between alcino and ceramic magnets in a strat pickup??
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http://www.athensmusician.net/archive/2001-07-26_pickups.php?expand_aom=1
The three most common magnets are Alnico II, Alnico V, and Ceramic. Occasionally you may encounter an Alnico III. These where the magnets used in original Fender pickups from the early 50's (they have used the other magnets as well through the years.) If you are looking for an authentic vintage Fender tone, search for a pickup with Alnico III's. Alnico stands for the basic composition of the magnet: aluminum, nickel, and cobalt. Ceramic are a combination of iron and several rare Earth materials. Alnico II is a warm sounding magnet that produces a smooth midrange and good sustain. Alnico V is stronger and produces a glassy high end with good bass response. Ceramic magnets are the most powerful of the three, and have an aggressive voice with good treble and punchy bass. In general, Alnico II's are good for instruments that lack low end, and Alnico V's are good for instruments that tend to sound muddy. Like Alnico V's, ceramics are also good for bass heavy guitars, but are better suited for players who need high output and more distortion.
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A bigger tonal difference in the vintage and newer Fenders is the different values of tone capacitors used over the years.
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I don't know about pickups , i play classical heh heh :wink:
That's OK, they make light steel strings specially for classic guitars. Bring it over and we'll figure out how to carve a hole in the top of that thing, pop a P-90 in it, and you can rock out!
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