Raggy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Does anyone know if there is much difference between ceramic or alnico magnets in pickups. Kent Armstrong seems to have a hot P made with each. Surely us mere mortals would not be able to tell the difference, or would we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) In a Musicman, yes. The Sterling pickups (and Stingray 5 for a certain period) are/were ceramic. Much 'middier' and seem a bit hotter. A little more aggression and sizzle. Series wiring also adds to this difference. The normal Stingray alnico pups are smoother, less in your face, more traditional. Parallel wiring normally. I think if we are talking P basses, it would still be a fairly similar difference. Edited August 8, 2012 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1344463647' post='1765123'] In a Musicman, yes. The Sterling pickups (and Stingray 5 for a certain period) were ceramic. Much 'middier' and seem a bit hotter. A little more aggression and sizzle. The normal Stingray alnico pups are smoother, less in your face, more traditional. I think if we are talking P basses, it would still be a fairly similar difference. [/quote] +1, Cermanic is "harder" brighter, tighter, Alnico (assuming you mean V) is warmer, smoother, deeper, That's a bit vague and obviously it's dependant on pickup, winding and situation etc. Having A-B'd Alinco and Ceramic pickups I'd say yes it's a notable difference. Like the Seymour SMB A vs The SMB D. Alnico/ Ceramic respectively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1344463856' post='1765128'] +1, Cermanic is "harder" brighter, tighter, Alnico (assuming you mean V) is warmer, smoother, deeper [/quote] I had heard that, I just didn't think it could ever be that much a difference. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1344463647' post='1765123'] I think if we are talking P basses, [/quote] Oh yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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