Cheap Single Coil Tone Hack (Huge Upgrade!)

Got a drawer full of cheap single-coil pickups? In this video I show a simple mod that swaps steel poles for Alnico magnets, turning budget pickups into something that sounds surprisingly boutique — no rewinding required. Join the Crew!! Real-world tips from a full-time guitar tech — mods, repairs, and gear setups: https://waylonmcpherson-shop.fourthwa... Free Members Page https://waylonmcpherson-shop.fourthwa... FREE Magnet Polarity App that I used https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Parts (I am not affiliated with any of these companies) Alnico Magnets https://www.amplifiedparts.com/produc... Also : https://www.stewmac.com/search/?q=alnico Glue (Thin) https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools... Charging Magnets, get two 1” magnets https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools... My Originals Project Whiskey Soho Insragram :   / whiskey.soho   Facebook :   / whiskeysoho   Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2aKUF... The Workshop: My Day Job Facebook :  / mcpherson.stompboxes   Instagram :  / mcpherson.stompboxes   Check out my Handmade Guitar Pedals: Website :https://mcphersonmusic.site/ Also.. Check out my Wife's Vintage & Retro Jewellery Site Website : https://harperco.nz/ Facebook :   / nz.harperandco   00:00 A Easy Mod For Cheap Single Coils 00:27 What Parts You Need 00:51 Modding The Pickup 02:41 Charging The Alnico Magnets 04:08 Checking The Pickup's Polarity 04:34 Sound Comparison #guitarmods #guitarpickups #diyguitar #guitartone #luthier