1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comSarvesh Tiwarihttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/seymourduncanWhat are some other magnets that could be used for guitar and bass pickups? Scott neubert-nashville, tenn. - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Bfqwh5wDts"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-are-some-other-magnets-that-could-be-used-for-guitar-and-bass-pickups-scott-neubert-nashville-tenn">What are some other magnets that could be used for guitar and bass pickups? Scott neubert-nashville, tenn.</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-are-some-other-magnets-that-could-be-used-for-guitar-and-bass-pickups-scott-neubert-nashville-tenn/embed#?secret=Bfqwh5wDts" width="600" height="338" title="“What are some other magnets that could be used for guitar and bass pickups? Scott neubert-nashville, tenn.” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="Bfqwh5wDts" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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There are various magnets on the market that could be used but there are some factors I feel make them undesirable for commercial pickups. The price on many of the advanced magnet materials is sky high and some of their magnetic properties make the pickup sound undesirable for my ears. Examples: Samarium Cobalt: a permanent...