Magnetic Pole detector
The N-audio polarity detector is a crucial tool for luthiers, guitar pickup builders, and anyone involved in electronic guitar repairs. This device efficiently identifies the north and south poles of any magnet. Simply place the sensor tip near the guitar pickup, and the LED indicator will reveal the magnet’s polarity.
Why Use a Magnetic Pole Detector for Guitar Pickups?
Understanding the magnetic orientation of your guitar pickups is important for achieving effective hum cancellation when using two single pickups in parallel. When the magnetic poles of two pickups are opposite, they work as a humbucker, reducing unwanted noise. For instance, with a set of three Fender Stratocaster pickups, this tool quickly identifies the middle pickup by its opposite magnetic pole compared to the other two.
Additionally, this device is essential when splitting a humbucker and pairing half of it with another pickup on your guitar. Using the portion of the humbucker with an opposite pole ensures hum cancellation, enhancing your guitar’s performance.
Why Choose the N-audio Polarity Detector?
Unlike many testers that use strong neodymium magnets, the N-audio detector features a precision, highly sensitive sensor. This sensor detects magnetic force without altering the magnetic properties of sensitive Alnico magnets commonly used in guitar pickups, thus preserving their tone. Featuring an ultra-low power consumption precision hall sensor, this device consumes just 4 µA of current, allowing a single CR2032 battery to last up to 10 years when idle.
This device is not only for guitar pickups; it can also identify a magnet’s polarity, detect its orientation, and locate hidden magnets within electronic devices. The small sensor tip fits into narrow spaces, making it useful for various applications. Beyond guitar pickups, it is effective for checking the magnetic fields of speakers, electric motors, and more. It is ideal for different industries and experiments involving magnets. Together with the N-audio Guitar Pickup Phase Checker, you will have everything for proper guitar pickup analysis.
Specifications:
- Minimum magnetic flux detection: 20 Gauss /2 mT/
- Current draw: 4uA
- Device dimensions: 10 x 2 cm
- Compatible with any 20mm coin cell battery like CR2016, CR2020, CR2025, and CR2032. (Recommended: CR2032)
- Battery not included.
- Packaging: Metal storage box