Alnico magnet: warmer, smoother
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.

A bridge Tele pickup with an Alnico 5 magnet and moderate output.
moderate outputbrightscooped mids
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Alnico magnet: warmer, smoother
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.
no spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
no spec differences found
Output compared on measured inductance; no tone chart to compare.
no spec differences found
Output compared on measured inductance; no tone chart to compare.
no spec differences found
Output compared on measured inductance; no tone chart to compare.
more midrange
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared against each maker's average.
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