Changing magnets in pickups

[metalchurch79]

Can you visually distinguish a Ceramic mag from an Alnico mag just by looking at them?

[piranhaguy2002a]

Not really.
Best bet is to look up the specs for the pickup and see if they state which magnet is used.
The ceramics I have seen are usually thinner than an alnico 5

[metalchurch79]

Thanks bro!
Did you work for SD or DiMarzio?

[piranhaguy2002a]

Thanks bro!
Did you work for SD or DiMarzio?

Nope, don't work for either. Just a Joe Normal like everyone else.

[Mr Metal]

Excellent tutorial, piranhaguy2002a!!! Thanks

[Dreamland_Rebel]

the ceramic mag is a darker colour (brownish black) while the a5 and a2 mags are a silverish colour.

[piranhaguy2002a]

The Alnico 8 is a darker color as well.