Magnet Material | Vintage tone emulation in recording studios | Industry Standard: Ceramic (BHmax 8-10 MGOe) | Our Base: Alnico 5 (5.5-8 MGOe) | Our Advanced: Alnico 8 (8-10 MGOe ▲) (Higher energy product for brighter tone) |
| | | Warm, balanced sound for clean tones (Our Base) | Higher cost for advanced versions; Alnico is heavier than ceramic |
Body Construction | Live performances with frequent handling | Industry Standard: Metal (e.g., aluminum) | Our Base: Durable plastic (MIL-STD-810G tested) | Our Advanced: Reinforced plastic ▲ (ASTM D638) (Lighter weight, corrosion-resistant) |
| | | Resists corrosion (Our Base) | Metal may dent in extreme impacts; plastic lacks premium aesthetics |
Sound Output | Aggressive rock/metal performances | Industry Standard: 55-60 dBA (high output) | Our Base: 43 dBA ▲ (vintage warmth) | Our Advanced: 48 dBA (balanced ▲) (Quieter than refrigerator hum) |
| | | Lower feedback in high-gain settings (Our Base) | Lower output limits extreme overdrive applications |
Durability | DIY builds with frequent adjustments | Industry Standard: 10,000+ hours (ceramic) | Our Base: 8,000+ hours (ASTM B117 salt spray ▲) | Our Advanced: 12,000+ hours ▲ (Military-grade coating) |
| | | Cost-effective for casual use (Our Base) | Advanced versions require specialized maintenance |
Customization | Tailoring tone for niche genres | Industry Standard: Fixed polepieces | Our Base: Adjustable polepieces (±2mm ▲) | Our Advanced: Height-adjustable magnets ▲ (±4mm) (Precision tone shaping) |
| | | Easy setup for beginners (Our Base) | Advanced requires technical expertise |
Application Suitability | DIY bass kit assembly | Industry Standard: Universal (most guitars) | Our Base: 4-string bass compatibility ▲ | Our Advanced: 5/6-string support ▲ (Flexible for modern builds) |
| | | Affordable entry point for DIYers (Our Base) | Limited to specific string counts in base version |