Application of alnico magnet in guitar pickups

Alnico magnet is a natural magnet composed of aluminum, nickel, cobalt and other elements.

Alnico magnets have good magnetic properties and can provide a strong magnetic field. it also have good sound quality, providing a warm, round, and full tone.

Alnico 2，3，5 magnets are widely used in guitar pickups. Almost all brands of guitar pickups use alnico magnets. Alnico magnet pickups are commonly used on classic guitar types such as the Stratocaster and Telecaster.These guitars are often used to play music styles such as rock, blues, jazz, etc.

The characteristics of alnico magnet pickups

The main characteristics of alnico magnets for guitar pickups are as follows:

Warm,mellow:Alnico magnet pickups generally have a warmer, mellower tone than ferrite magnet pickups. This is related to the magnetic field distribution of alnico magnet. The magnetic field distribution of the magnets is relatively uniform, so it can pick up more mid- and low-frequency signals, resulting in a warm, mellow tone.

Fullness: Alnico magnet pickups generally have a fuller tone than ferrite magnet pickups.This is related to the magnetic strength of the alnico magnet. Alnico magnets have a weaker magnetic force than ferrite magnets, so they can pick up more string vibrations, resulting in a richer tone.

Low Output: Alnico magnet pickups generally have a lower power output than ferrite magnet pickups. This means the pickups may be a little less loud than ferrite magnet pickups.

Types of alnico magnet pickups

There are many types of Alnico magnet for guitar pickups,and different types have different timbre characteristics.Generally speaking, Alnico 5 magnets have the most balanced tone, while Alnico 2 magnets have a warmer,mellower tone, and Alnico 3 magnets have a brighter and clear tone.

Of course, the sound of a pickup is not only determined by the type of magnet used.Other factors,such as the pickup’s coil structure,shape and size, can also affect the sound.