Pickup magnet sources

[Deleted member 8175]

I want to get back into working on my guitars more, and I'd like to buy different types of pickup magnets that I can mod humbuckers with. Center and flanking sizes.

Looking for high quality. My budget is tight but I think I can buy 1 or 2 at a time.

I'd appreciate your advice. Thanks!

 

[chumbucket]

There's a bunch on eBay and Amazon that are reasonable. Philadelphia Luthier Tools has pretty good prices too.

https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/bar-magnets/?sort=bestselling&page=1

 

[Deleted member 8175]

There's a bunch on eBay and Amazon that are reasonable. Philadelphia Luthier Tools has pretty good prices too.

https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/bar-magnets/?sort=bestselling&page=1

Thanks, man! That website has a great selection.

 

[JackBootedThug]

What’s the difference between rough cast and normal as far as affecting sound?

 

[scottosan]

What’s the difference between rough cast and normal as far as affecting sound?

Honestly it’s really small,the poles aren’t even the larger flat parts of the magnet the pole are
The 1/8 edges. The frequency influenced by the inductance and strength, which are identical between rough cast and polished.

 

[wierzbowski]

Can anyone explain the sound difference between oriented and unoriented magnets? I've heard unoriented magnets produce a 'more complex' sound but I'd love another perspective

 

[scottosan]

Can anyone explain the sound difference between oriented and unoriented magnets? I've heard unoriented magnets produce a 'more complex' sound but I'd love another perspective

Unoriented magnets are weaker. Generally A2 is always unoriented. Most A5s are oriented but are available unoriented. And Unoriented A5 in a JB is generally considered the best swap for JB

 

[wierzbowski]

Perfect, thank you @scottosan