PICKUPS

[18&Life]

I read some magazines talking about pups magnetism.They said their magnetism will become weak through the years.
Does anybody knows something about it ? :shock:

 

[RJ2213]

magnetism is hardly ever permanant, metals can lose there magnetic properties. pickups usually start to lose there magnetism at around 20-30yrs old if theyre decent quality. but many never lose it at all.

 

[18&Life]

hmm I read that they loose their magnetic properties a little beat every year so after (as you said) 20 years they shoul receive another charge (I don't know if charge is the correct word for that ).

 

[RJ2213]

its easy enough to remove the magnet and replace it while keeping the original winds. i know many people that swap magnets just to check out different tones. most commonly is replacing ceramic with alnico.