ALNICO2 .195″ Rod Magnet Set Stagger 1-A2

Description

The Velvet Curve Alnico 2 pole magnet set is a carefully curated vintage-style stagger designed to deliver smooth highs, scooped mids, and classic Alnico 2 warmth.

Optimized for 7.25″–9.5″ fingerboard radii, this stagger features taller D and G poles to preserve clarity and balance when using wound strings, a hallmark of vintage Strat setups and restorations.

Using Alnico 2 rod magnets, the Velvet Curve™ produces a soft attack, rich midrange, and forgiving dynamic response, making it ideal for players and builders chasing classic clean tones with warmth and musical compression.

This stagger is especially well-suited to blues, jazz, and vintage Strat restorations, where articulation and feel matter more than raw output.

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Pole Magnet Specifications (Alnico 2)

Pole order: Low E → High E

• Low E: 0.671″

• A: 0.671″

• D: 0.710″

• G: 0.710″

• B: 0.630″

• High E: 0.650″

• Diameter: .195″

• Material: Alnico 2

• Magnetization: Unmagnetized

• Application: Strat-style single-coil pickups

• Quantity: 6 pole pieces (curated set)

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Tonal Characteristics

• Smooth, rounded highs

• Scooped midrange with vintage character

• Warm low end

• Soft attack with excellent touch sensitivity

• Improved wound-string clarity on D and G

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Builder Notes

The Velvet Curve™ Stagger 1 is designed for vintage-style Strat pickups using traditional flatwork and .195″ rod magnets.
Magnetization orientation (north or south up) should be set during final pickup assembly.

This stagger excels with:

• Vintage radius necks (7.25″)

• Transitional vintage setups (9.5″)

• Wound G or heavier string gauges

Available as a curated set for builders, schools, and boutique pickup makers. Bulk pricing available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a staggered pole magnet set?
A staggered pole magnet set uses varying pole heights to balance string output and improve clarity across the fretboard.

What neck radius is this stagger designed for?
The Velvet Curve™ Stagger 1 is optimized for 7.25″–9.5″ fingerboard radii.

Why are the D and G poles taller?
Taller D and G poles preserve clarity and output for wound strings common in vintage-style setups.

How does Alnico 2 differ from Alnico 5?
Alnico 2 provides a warmer, smoother response with softer attack and less magnetic pull than Alnico 5.

Are these magnets supplied magnetized?
No. They are supplied unmagnetized to allow builders to control final polarity and strength.