Alnico VS. Ceramic

ComingApart · December 20th, 2003, 03:53 PM

For years I've heard people say that Alnico magnets are better than ceramics in guitar applications, but nobody has ever given me a definitive answer as to why.
Just what is the difference?
Is it enough of a difference to justify the considerable cost difference between comparable ceramic and alnico speakers?
Thanks.

Wally · December 20th, 2003, 05:19 PM

That decision would best be made by you with consideration given to the guitar, the rest of the amp and what sound you were going for. For a good understandable comparison of the two types of magnets, go here: http://www.webervst.com/sptalk.html

December 20th, 2003, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
ComingApart Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern Arkansas Posts: 216	Alnico VS. Ceramic For years I've heard people say that Alnico magnets are better than ceramics in guitar applications, but nobody has ever given me a definitive answer as to why. Just what is the difference? Is it enough of a difference to justify the considerable cost difference between comparable ceramic and alnico speakers? Thanks.

December 20th, 2003, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wally Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 4,225	That decision would best be made by you with consideration given to the guitar, the rest of the amp and what sound you were going for. For a good understandable comparison of the two types of magnets, go here: http://www.webervst.com/sptalk.html