Ceramic vs Alnico Pickup Magnets CERAMICS VS ALNICO Pickup | MAGNETS The two types of magnet used in the construction of magnetic pickups for electric guitars are: Alnico magnets (alnico 5, alnico 2, etc.) Ceramic magnets (C5, C8, etc.) Alnico (an alloy of aluminium, nickel, iron and cobalt) pickups are generally associated with a sweeter [...]
Alnico vs Ceramic Magnets – How Do They Affect Guitar Pickup Tone? Taking a close look at the differences between alnico and ceramic magnets and their effect on tone. When choosing a new pickup for your guitar, consider the magnet, one of the essential, yet complicating elements involved in the sound creation process. We’ll try [...]
GUITAR PICKUP MAGNETS - AlNiCo & Ferrite The magnetic pickup mounted on the Electric guitar's body help the sound production. A vibrating string cuts through the magnetic field in the pickup to produce a signal in the pickup's coil. What the magnets in pickup look like: Two type permanent magnets are used in pickups: AlNiCo [...]
