![]() ![]() Of the magnets we use, Alnico 3 has the lowest gauss strength. In the case of pickups, the most significant characteristic is the gauss strength, which is a measure of the density of the magnetic field. Magnet – We use several different magnet formulations: Alnico 2, Alnico 3, Alnico 4, Alnico 5, Alnico 6, Alnico 8 and Ceramic 5/8. DCR is often used as a gauge of output because as the turns increase, so does the output, though magnet type and the coil geometry also influence output. The length of the coil form, the number of turns and the gauge of wire all affect the DCR reading. Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA, our alnico Music Man replacement pickup uses oversized alnico 5 rod magnets, Forbon flatwork, 4-conductor leadwire, and is vacuum wax potted for squeal free operation.DCR – Short for DC Resistance, is measured in Ohms and is the total resistance of the copper wire wound around a coil form. NOTE: not for use with Music Man basses that have a 3-way blade switch. Combine with our Music Man replacement preamp for a complete setup. These pickups may fit into OLP instruments as well, but check the dimensions of our pickup (on this site) against the size of your OLPs pickup slot to be sure. This is the tone that changed funk, rock, and slap forever.Īvailable in 4 or 5-string configurations and are drop-in replacement pickups for 4 and 5-string Music Man Stingray basses. Compared with the ceramic version, this pickup is both warmer on the bottom, and more detailed on the top. All the vintage ‘70s Music Man tone can be found in this version, which uses oversized alnico 5 rod magnets, together with our unique coil windings, to deliver an extended response at both the treble and bass ends of the frequency spectrum. We have constructed a Music Man pickup that captures the feel and warmth of the originals. Output – The overall output of a passive pickup is influenced by several design factors: number of turns of wire on the coil(s), strength of the magnet, coil geometry and magnetic circuit geometry.The output of an active pickup is influenced by the same factors but is predominantly determined by the design of the onboard preamp. Looking at this from another point of view, ceramic magnets can be said to produce increased clarity, better note definition and faster response to picking. It is for this reason that many consider ceramic magnets to have a brittle sound, not their gauss strength. This has the effect of decreasing the inductance of the pickup and significantly raising the resonant frequency. The magnets at the lower end of the scale tend to produce a softer attack and a degree of “bloom” to the envelope of the note.Ĭeramic magnets should be considered as an individual case because they do not contain any nickel or iron. As the gauss strength goes up, so does the output. From there in order of ascending strength you have A2, A4, A5, A6, Ceramic and A8. ![]() ![]() DCR – Short for DC Resistance, is measured in Ohms and is the total resistance of the copper wire wound around a coil form. ![]()
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