What are the differences of the magnets you use in the various types of pickups and how do they best match the guitar wood and desired tone?

Last Updated on October 17th, 2019

Magnet Type
Alnico II Alnico V Ceramic
Good for Warming up a bright-sounding guitar Adding punch to a warm guitar Adding punch and output to a warm guitar
General Tone Warm, smooth, round, enhanced mids, soft and spongy bass, soft attack Bright and glassy, exceptional dynamics and tight bass end, sharp attack Bright with enhanced upper mids, hard, aggressive harmonics, compressed dynamics and punchy bass
Neck & Body Woods Maple, Ash, Walnut, Pao Ferro, Alder, Graphite Composites Mahogany, Korina, Koa, Bass, Alder, Poplar, Ash Mahogany, Korina, Koa, Bass, Alder, Poplar, Ash
Fingerboard Woods Maple, Ebony, Carbon Graphite Composites Rosewood, Walnut Rosewood, Walnut

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