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Stingray/Sterling/SR5/Bongo pickup pole materials?

Oldtoe

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Could someone refresh me on the different metal alloys used in the magnets of different models' pickups? Thanks!
 
I don't know about the new HH or HS Stingrays or Sterlings but I think these are the poles currently:

Stingray - Alnico
Sterling/SR5 - Steel with ceramic magnet on bottom
Bongo - Steel with Neodymium magnet on bottom
 
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