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MikeMurray · September 15th, 2009, 11:48 AM

Hey guys

Assuming you have 2 pickups, both the same magnet, with similar amount of windings, how much can they differ and what can cause these differences. I was thinking and possibly, the potting, lacquer and winding tightness....

Cheers
Mike

Teleglide · September 15th, 2009, 11:56 AM

Maybe Don Mare will chime in - he seems to have this figured out.

I've noticed that different Tele bridge pickups with the same magnet type and DC resistance can sound very different - one can be bright and thin, one can be bright but smoother and fatter.

teleman4u · September 15th, 2009, 01:15 PM

The type of wire and wind pattern matters A WHOLE LOT, as much or more so than magnet type, etc.

MikeMurray · September 15th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Oh yes I suppose the guage of the wire also has a large impact!!!

Cool thanks so far guys

MikeMurray · September 17th, 2009, 12:43 PM

Bu bump :D

Chrismo · September 17th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleman4u

The type of wire and wind pattern matters A WHOLE LOT, as much or more so than magnet type, etc.

+1 Wire and wind definitely contribute. Potting does too - especially with humbuckers.

BigDaddyLH · September 17th, 2009, 12:52 PM

I used to think resistance told you how hot a pickup was, but then I've heard lots of examples of 5K pups that are hotter than 10K pups. Then I thought the magnet type told you how hot the pickup was, but then, yup, example of a AlNICo II pup being hotter than a AlNiCo V pup.

Conclusion: where's the science? Isn't there a formula for hotness? Otherwise, why even report things like resistance?

Nash · September 17th, 2009, 01:01 PM

This link should end up teaching you more than you could ever want to know.

http://billlawrence.com/Pages/All_Ab...ickupology.htm

MikeMurray · September 17th, 2009, 01:05 PM

Awesome thanks Nash!!!

Reading it now

September 15th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
MikeMurray Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Africa - Free State Age: 19 Posts: 171	Pickup differemces Hey guys Assuming you have 2 pickups, both the same magnet, with similar amount of windings, how much can they differ and what can cause these differences. I was thinking and possibly, the potting, lacquer and winding tightness.... Cheers Mike

September 17th, 2009, 01:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nash Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fullerton, CA Age: 18 Posts: 514 9 Photos	This link should end up teaching you more than you could ever want to know. http://billlawrence.com/Pages/All_Ab...ickupology.htm __________________ The answer I'm looking for always seems to be in my other pair of pants.

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September 15th, 2009, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Teleglide Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 226	Maybe Don Mare will chime in - he seems to have this figured out. I've noticed that different Tele bridge pickups with the same magnet type and DC resistance can sound very different - one can be bright and thin, one can be bright but smoother and fatter.

September 15th, 2009, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
teleman4u TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: FL Posts: 56	The type of wire and wind pattern matters A WHOLE LOT, as much or more so than magnet type, etc.

September 15th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
MikeMurray Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Africa - Free State Age: 19 Posts: 171	Oh yes I suppose the guage of the wire also has a large impact!!! Cool thanks so far guys

September 17th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
MikeMurray Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Africa - Free State Age: 19 Posts: 171	Bu bump :D

September 17th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
BigDaddyLH Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Age: 48 Posts: 1,098	I used to think resistance told you how hot a pickup was, but then I've heard lots of examples of 5K pups that are hotter than 10K pups. Then I thought the magnet type told you how hot the pickup was, but then, yup, example of a AlNICo II pup being hotter than a AlNiCo V pup. Conclusion: where's the science? Isn't there a formula for hotness? Otherwise, why even report things like resistance?

September 17th, 2009, 01:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
MikeMurray Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Africa - Free State Age: 19 Posts: 171	Awesome thanks Nash!!! Reading it now

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