The solution was a mixture of Alnico 5 and Alnico 2 rod magnets that delivers the best of both worlds. The Alnico 5s under the low E, A, and D strings keep them sounding clear and crisp while the Alnico 2 rods under the G, B, and E strings provide a sweetened treble response. Like all of our vintage Fender-style single-coil pickups, we start with the right color and thickness of Forbon flatwork. We hand file the flatwork, assemble, and lacquer the bobbin just as it was done during Fender's Golden Age of classic Stratocaster pickups.