Thanks EdStainless for the input. I've been researching through a number of materials including old patents on Alnico. There have been a variety of changes over the years in processing that all could affect density and magnetic properties. The article MagMike pointed to also illustrates how...
Thanks for the input MagMike
I did go through a variety of patents starting at the mid 50's through present regarding Alnico processing as part of my search. There was some valuable information there that I found helpful in a forensic way. What I found that was helpful was the current common...
I would agree with you most certainly if I were building loudspeakers. In the case of instrument pickups the main variable I am talking about are the magnets.
In the case of single coil pickups there are 3 main magnetic components. The magnet, coil and steel string. The coil bobbin is...
I'm doing a bit of forensic research into Alnico 2 & 5. What I am interested to know is how changes in processing technology would have changed the characteristics of Alnico magnets over the years. The question I am trying to resolve relates to variations in sound from one manufacturer to...
