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mdahearn · June 5th, 2003, 05:20 PM

Could you tell me why Fender chose Alnico III magnets for the AV 62 Custom Tele reissue pickups? It is my understanding that alnico III was only used on early 1950's guitars (and mostly Strats), and that the period correct magnet for a 62 Custom Tele would be Alnico V magnets. Was there some tonal reason the Alnico IIIs were matched with current 62 Custom Tele reissue? Anyone else with info on period correct magnets for 62 Custom Teles? Thanks for clearing this up.

June 5th, 2003, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
mdahearn TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 78	What are period correct pickup magnets for 62 Custom Tele? Could you tell me why Fender chose Alnico III magnets for the AV 62 Custom Tele reissue pickups? It is my understanding that alnico III was only used on early 1950's guitars (and mostly Strats), and that the period correct magnet for a 62 Custom Tele would be Alnico V magnets. Was there some tonal reason the Alnico IIIs were matched with current 62 Custom Tele reissue? Anyone else with info on period correct magnets for 62 Custom Teles? Thanks for clearing this up.