Possible New Orders of Alnico 5 and/or Alnico 8 magnets for 7-string humbuckers

noodles · 12-20-2007, 04:41 PM

^Too bad he doesn't have a description of the A8 up.

Thanks, Scott!

ohio_eric · 12-20-2007, 04:45 PM

Tim barely uses it. A few Nailbombs have used it apparently. But he doesn't seem to be a big fan.

The Dark Wolf · 12-20-2007, 05:34 PM

Alnico 8 is just a cross between Alnico 5 and Ceramic, pretty much, anyway.

It's also darker, more like a smoky chrome, in color (at least, the ones I got from Scott are). Sort of like mixing a shiny Alnico 5 with a dark gray ceramic, so there you go.

scott from _actual time_ · 12-20-2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Wolf

It's also darker, more like a smoky chrome, in color (at least, the ones I got from Scott are). Sort of like mixing a shiny Alnico 5 with a dark gray ceramic, so there you go.

i noticed that too, but it's only on the faces--the edges are still shiny-steel colored. i've also seen other A8's that are normal steel colored. i don't think that smokey color of ours is a property of the metal, but rather something from however they processed the big slab of metal they cut ours from. i'd bet the dark gray ceramic ones are also steel-colored on the inside, since they are still an alloy of mostly steel.

glad they're showing up in peoples' mailboxes!

The Dark Wolf · 12-20-2007, 09:33 PM

I tell you what, these A8 magnets sound fantastic so far.

ohio_eric · 12-20-2007, 09:37 PM

I require details.

scott from _actual time_ · 12-20-2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohio_eric

I require details. :

yes--testify!

The Dark Wolf · 12-20-2007, 10:27 PM

Just preliminary so far (TNA Wrestling is on

).

Zepp88 · 12-20-2007, 10:30 PM

I haven't yet had time to do the swap

The Dark Wolf · 12-20-2007, 10:41 PM

Real quick impressions -

1. You get all the performance/response of ceramic, but with all the "musicality" of alnico.

2. Uber tight bass. Maybe tighter than ceramic?

3. No sterility.

4. Highs are maybe even better... is this A8 even more 3-D? And the best part, the highs are super sparkly.

I have it in the bridge of my 2027, FTR. In my custom D Sonic 7. The A8's are physically thinner, but longer, than stock Dimarzio ceramic magnets. Seem to have about the same power, perhaps just a tad more than the ceramic (no way to measure gauss, however). Seems to be more power than A5.

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The Dark Wolf Booze & Metal, Arrgh! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,908 Real Name: Bob Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 83	I tell you what, these A8 magnets sound fantastic so far.

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ohio_eric He loves you Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,479 Main Seven: Schecter Jeff Loomis Sig Rig: Boss GT-8 Thanked: 148	I require details.

12-20-2007, 10:27 PM	#88 (permalink)
The Dark Wolf Booze & Metal, Arrgh! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,908 Real Name: Bob Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 83	Just preliminary so far (TNA Wrestling is on ).

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The Dark Wolf Booze & Metal, Arrgh! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,908 Real Name: Bob Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 83	Real quick impressions - 1. You get all the performance/response of ceramic, but with all the "musicality" of alnico. 2. Uber tight bass. Maybe tighter than ceramic? 3. No sterility. 4. Highs are maybe even better... is this A8 even more 3-D? And the best part, the highs are super sparkly. I have it in the bridge of my 2027, FTR. In my custom D Sonic 7. The A8's are physically thinner, but longer, than stock Dimarzio ceramic magnets. Seem to have about the same power, perhaps just a tad more than the ceramic (no way to measure gauss, however). Seems to be more power than A5.

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