By some players the ceramic magnets are given a bad reputation when compared to alnico which is probably due to their association with cheaper instruments.
Difference between alnico 5 and ceramic.
It s like the difference between the stones and the beatles imho.
Because the ceramic magnet isn t introducing compression the result is a cleaner sound in comparison to alnico.
What amount of energy is required to magnetize each of the magnet materials.
But if you want a nice clean tone go alnico 5.
Alnico magnets are made of an alloy of aluminum nickel and cobalt.
Magnets with a knee in their second quadrant normal curve such as alnico 5 or true ceramic 5 can see experience significant demagnetization.
To fully saturate a magnet it must be exposed to a magnetizing field of sufficient amplitude for a time long enough to.
What is the difference between alnico and ceramic magnets.
The result is a slightly hotter sounding pickup with more treble response.
Magnetically speaking ceramic magnets produce a stronger field than alnico.
Ceramic magnets are made of ceramic surprise.
You see ceramic is easier to come by than alnico making it a cheaper magnet to make.