DImarzio Area Magnet Swap

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DImarzio Area Magnet Swap
« on: November 26, 2023, 07:30:28 PM »
Has anyone ever done a magnet swap in an Area pickup? I would like to know what the Virtual Solo sounds like with Alnico 2 poles. Thanks!
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Re: DImarzio Area Magnet Swap
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2023, 04:08:02 AM »
If they are constructed in a similar way as normal single coils where the winding is wound around the magnets then a swap is not possible. But I never attempted to change magnet rods in a single coil.

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Re: DImarzio Area Magnet Swap
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2023, 07:33:20 PM »
DCR is far from the be-all-end-all but the spec of the Solo is pretty close to that of the Injector Bridge which uses A2 slugs. I’m assuming the same gauge(s) and a similar ratios. It may also be that the Injector has more metal within the coils (by way of the Virtual Vintage tech) in order to boost its output, but this is entirely speculation on my part.

Seeing that you’ll likely damage the coil(s) by removing the slugs, a custom order would be your best bet. I’d get in touch with DiMarzio.
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