Alnico 5 magnets are made of aluminum, nickel and cobalt.
This combination provides excellent field strength and uniformity, resulting in bright, clear tone.Alnico magnets also have a higher magnetic permeability, which means they can generate more current, resulting in a more powerful output.
In humbucker pickups or P90 guitar pickups,Alnico magnets produce bright, clear tone.They are also great for using distortion effects.This makes them ideal for a variety of music styles including rock, blues, and country.
Alternatives to the Alnico 5 magnet include Alnico 2, Alnico 3, Alnico 4,and ceramic magnets.
Alnico 2 magnets have a warm, mellow tone;
Alnico 3 magnets have a mid-range tone;
Alnico 4 magnets have a bright, clear tone;
Ceramic magnets have a very bright, clear tone.
Choosing the right magnet material depends on the tone you want.
If you’re looking for bright, clear tone, the Alnico 5 magnets are a great choice.HS MAGNET have two surface treatment of alnico magnet:polish and rough.
The most common size of Alnico magnet used in humbucker pickups is 2.5″ x 0.5″ x 0.125″ (63.5mm x 12.7mm x 3.175mm).
This size is often referred to as a “long magnet” and was used in the original PAF humbuckers
Alnico magnets are an excellent choice for humbucker pickups or P90 guitar pickups. They produce a bright, clear tone suitable for a variety of musical styles.