Sens Mag in the US

Possum · 11-18-2009, 02:32 AM

Well I contacted Sensmag last nite and got a big attitude from them. I asked if there was a way to avoid the $40 wire fee to their bank, they wrote back and said "your needs are too small, please buy from your US distributor." They said nothing about a bank in New York when I asked about that also. So I asked them who my US distributor is and they refused to answer. They DO have a minimum and refused to ship samples for me to try, so if I want to try any bucker magnets I have to buy 125.
I think you EU guys get a better deal being closer to them.

Has anyone tried their new Alnico5L, which they say is like alnico 4/5, probably the mythical "non-oriented 5 ?" Who else besides #$@&* Allstar sells their products in the US? I guess its a big secret

I did get samples from them previously of their rough cast alnico 2 and 5, its the exact same stuff Allstar had, the alnico 5 was really shrill and they were too thin, under .125" probably the worst I've seen of the rough cast type.

Possum · 11-18-2009, 07:22 AM

Well, she's being nice today....women

Prices aren't bad if you order 500 or more. Their alnico 5L sounds interesting, trying to find out if its isotropic or not.....

belwar · 11-18-2009, 04:49 PM

You have to remember, the bank charges them the fee. It's unreasonable to expect them to waive it when you are buying $100 worth of magnets.

I just ordered $1000 worth of magnets from them and still had to pay the fees.

You can buy ANYTHING that sens mag sells through Allstar Magnetics in Washington State.

Possum · 11-19-2009, 03:25 AM

Yeah but then you have to deal with Allstar, not a pleasant thought. I'll buy from Sensmag at some point and do a group buy to make it work. Won't be for awhile yet, the lady there was real nice last nite, probably just had a bad day, when I first contacted her she treated me like go away you're too small. The funny thing is they make those rough cast bar magnets because I worked with Rob Paar at Allstar to get them done right, well unfortunately they still aren't right and wouldn't buy them again, many of them showed up partly polished and very thin, like .115" thick, very shrill sounding A5. Magnetic Hold's rough cast mags are the absolute most authentic I got and I worked with them also to get them right, I hate using them because they are too good :-)

Possum · 11-19-2009, 03:27 AM

Speaking of Magnetic Hold, has anyone dealt with them recently, I sent Shea an email last nite and no response....

Possum · 11-19-2009, 04:19 AM

If you can get anything from Sens at Allstar, has anyone tried the alnico 5L? Sens told me they sold 5,000 of these already....

David King · 11-19-2009, 06:30 PM

I thought I heard someone here say Magnetic Hold's magnets also came from Sensmag.

Sock Puppet · 11-19-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Possum

the lady there was real nice last nite, probably just had a bad day, when I first contacted her she treated me like go away you're too small.

I lived with her!

P.M.S. 27 days of the lunar month... Sorted it by just dropping my bag after work, looking at her radiant temperature and going for a few beers.

My tea was in the dog and I got the cold arse when I went to bed.

Only thing I could ask her for was to please leave.

I would use a smiley here but it's true.

Blonde, green eyes.

Rob.

Possum · 11-20-2009, 01:49 AM

I heard from Shea at Magnetic Hold, he said Sensmag is not a manufacturer, thats why their prices are on the steep side of things for Chinese product. HIs prices for bucker mags are almost the same as Sensmag's without bank fees and expensive shipping. I love Shea, no attitude and always helpful, their rough cast magnets look like the real thing.....

SJE · 11-20-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Possum

I heard from Shea at Magnetic Hold, he said Sensmag is not a manufacturer, thats why their prices are on the steep side of things for Chinese product. HIs prices for bucker mags are almost the same as Sensmag's without bank fees and expensive shipping. I love Shea, no attitude and always helpful, their rough cast magnets look like the real thing.....

That will explain why Sensmag is so expensive in comparison to Neomax and also why they don't have a minimum order quantity.

To 'make' some 8 string pickup magnetics they quoted me if I remember rightly $20 a piece! Neomax produced them for between $3 - $5 a piece (depending on the magnet type).

All becomes clear!

Sam Lee Guy · 11-22-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Possum

when I first contacted her she treated me like go away you're too small.

Ah! Sam have same plobrem. Ladies never see that size no important!

automan · 11-22-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Lee Guy

Ah! Sam have same plobrem. Ladies never see that size no important!

haha

Old Tele man · 11-22-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Lee Guy

Ladies never see that size no important!

...perfect answer for the ladies: "...ah, but like good music, it grows on you."

David King · 11-23-2009, 01:53 AM

Has anyone here bought from Thomas and Skinner?

automan · 11-23-2009, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Tele man

...perfect answer for the ladies: "...ah, but like good music, it grows on you."

A cousin of mine used to use the pickup line: "You want one inch at a time or both inches at once?"

For some reason, it worked quite well for him.

Possum · 11-23-2009, 04:45 AM

Who is Thomas and Skinner?

the great waldo · 11-23-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Possum

Who is Thomas and Skinner?

Hi Possum

A quick google will get you this

Thomas and Skinner

Cheers

Andrew

Possum · 11-23-2009, 01:20 PM

Well the big question is are they pickup maker friendly? Do they have stock sizes we use? Do they sell less than 1,000 of anything to one person businesses?

NightWinder · 11-23-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Possum

Well the big question is are they pickup maker friendly? Do they have stock sizes we use? Do they sell less than 1,000 of anything to one person businesses?

No. No, And No- Extremely expensive

David King · 11-23-2009, 10:46 PM

I got the name from someone who is in the pantheon of serious pickup makers as a reliable source for very consistent A5 at a premium price. They've been at it longer than anyone else and they are probably the largest producer of alnico in the US. I just figured someone would have heard of them along the way. We just need to find someone who works there and plays guitar. There must be one out of the 220 employees..

JGundry · 11-23-2009, 11:42 PM

Thomas Skinner, Arnold and Permanent Magnet company are the only US Alnico makers left. Two of these companies are looking for a willing buyer because the business sucks for them. One of them will not provide samples and all of them are not very friendly to the small guy even if you are paying in cash. My experience has been that if you are going to order less than 1200 bar magnets or 5000 rod magnets from any of these three don't bother placing an order. At 1200 bar magnets the prices are more than double what you can get from China. But if you want USA magnets then bite the bullet. I have gotten samples or purchased magnets from all 3 of these companies and all were good and all were different. Some better than others.

kevinT · 11-24-2009, 03:08 AM

I have had a positive experience with Sens. They sent me samples and have followed up with me on several occasions. They seem very enthusiastic about doing business.

In contrast, I have had problems with Arnold...no one has ever called me back after several calls during the last couple years so I doubt that I'll ever bother with them again.

Glad you're back Sam Lee Guy...

David King · 11-24-2009, 04:35 AM

Speaking of Sensemag, I got this tonight from Marilyn

"Dear David,

How are you! Hope this mail find you are well.

Best wish for Thanksgiving Day! And have much turkey meat!

Thanks & Best regards,

Marilyn Lee
Magnet Sales"

Hey, do you think she likes me?

Possum · 11-24-2009, 07:26 AM

Thats nothing, she sent me nude photos and asked if I thought Chinese women made good wives

belwar · 11-24-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Possum

Thats nothing, she sent me nude photos and asked if I thought Chinese women made good wives

Dude, that ain't cool.

Possum · 11-25-2009, 02:14 AM

Are you insulting my wife

I get my magnets reeeel cheeeep

Sick sense of humor, he he....

Possum · 11-25-2009, 02:15 AM

Sam Lee Guy, OK its your turn...

Possum · 11-25-2009, 03:26 AM

Sam Lee Guy only had this to say:
Man who run behind car get exhausted.
男子誰後面的車運行用盡。

Possum · 11-25-2009, 06:28 AM

Sam Lee sent me another one:
A Canadian is walking down the street with a case of beer under his arm. His Canadian friend stops him and asks, "Hey Bob! Whacha get the case of beer for, eh?"
"I got it for my wife, eh." answers Bob.
"Oh!" exclaims Doug, "Good trade."

soundmasterg · 11-25-2009, 10:27 AM

Don't give up your day job Possum.

Greg

Sam Lee Guy · 11-25-2009, 11:42 AM

Ah! Possum just email Sam 2 funny story!

A Man meet his friend alone and say "Hey fella, where your wife?"
Second man say "She gone on holiday to Caribbean."
- "Jamaica?"
- " No, entirely her own decision"

Man go to doctor and say "Yesterday I think I'm marquee but today wigwam."
Doctor Say " You two tents!" (too tense) - Ha Ha, Possum velly funny guy.

Flank Falbo phone Possum and say "I tell you all Seymours secrets if you paint my porch free.I supply brushes and green paint"
Next day, Possum knock on Flanks door and say "Work all finished but don't worry I don't need any more secrets, especially since you don't even know you have Ferrari, not a Porch."

Possum · 11-25-2009, 01:45 PM

Outdone by THE MASTER.....laughed my ass off....anyone seen it around here, kinda hard to walk without it.......

Possum · 11-25-2009, 01:46 PM

My day job is SLEEPING, you know that

Chris Klein · 02-14-2010, 04:00 AM

I've got some Alnico 5L in stock if any would like to try. 2.5 x .5 x .125. (long bar) Charged.

USA
$10 will get you 4 bars + Priority shipping.

International
$18 will get you 4 bars + International Priority shipping.

PM me if anyone is interested.

11-18-2009, 02:32 AM	#1
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	Sens Mag in the US Well I contacted Sensmag last nite and got a big attitude from them. I asked if there was a way to avoid the $40 wire fee to their bank, they wrote back and said "your needs are too small, please buy from your US distributor." They said nothing about a bank in New York when I asked about that also. So I asked them who my US distributor is and they refused to answer. They DO have a minimum and refused to ship samples for me to try, so if I want to try any bucker magnets I have to buy 125. I think you EU guys get a better deal being closer to them. Has anyone tried their new Alnico5L, which they say is like alnico 4/5, probably the mythical "non-oriented 5 ?" Who else besides #$@&* Allstar sells their products in the US? I guess its a big secret I did get samples from them previously of their rough cast alnico 2 and 5, its the exact same stuff Allstar had, the alnico 5 was really shrill and they were too thin, under .125" probably the worst I've seen of the rough cast type. __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-18-2009, 07:22 AM	#2
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	.... Well, she's being nice today....women Prices aren't bad if you order 500 or more. Their alnico 5L sounds interesting, trying to find out if its isotropic or not..... __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-19-2009, 03:25 AM	#4
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	... Yeah but then you have to deal with Allstar, not a pleasant thought. I'll buy from Sensmag at some point and do a group buy to make it work. Won't be for awhile yet, the lady there was real nice last nite, probably just had a bad day, when I first contacted her she treated me like go away you're too small. The funny thing is they make those rough cast bar magnets because I worked with Rob Paar at Allstar to get them done right, well unfortunately they still aren't right and wouldn't buy them again, many of them showed up partly polished and very thin, like .115" thick, very shrill sounding A5. Magnetic Hold's rough cast mags are the absolute most authentic I got and I worked with them also to get them right, I hate using them because they are too good :-) __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-19-2009, 03:27 AM	#5
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	... Speaking of Magnetic Hold, has anyone dealt with them recently, I sent Shea an email last nite and no response.... __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-19-2009, 04:19 AM	#6
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	... If you can get anything from Sens at Allstar, has anyone tried the alnico 5L? Sens told me they sold 5,000 of these already.... __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-18-2009, 04:49 PM	#3
belwar Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 758	You have to remember, the bank charges them the fee. It's unreasonable to expect them to waive it when you are buying $100 worth of magnets. I just ordered $1000 worth of magnets from them and still had to pay the fees. You can buy ANYTHING that sens mag sells through Allstar Magnetics in Washington State.

11-19-2009, 06:30 PM	#7
David King Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: PDX Posts: 1,253	I thought I heard someone here say Magnetic Hold's magnets also came from Sensmag.

11-20-2009, 01:49 AM	#9
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	..... I heard from Shea at Magnetic Hold, he said Sensmag is not a manufacturer, thats why their prices are on the steep side of things for Chinese product. HIs prices for bucker mags are almost the same as Sensmag's without bank fees and expensive shipping. I love Shea, no attitude and always helpful, their rough cast magnets look like the real thing..... __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-23-2009, 01:53 AM	#14
David King Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: PDX Posts: 1,253	Has anyone here bought from Thomas and Skinner?

11-23-2009, 04:45 AM	#16
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	.... Who is Thomas and Skinner? __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-23-2009, 01:20 PM	#18
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	... Well the big question is are they pickup maker friendly? Do they have stock sizes we use? Do they sell less than 1,000 of anything to one person businesses? __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-23-2009, 10:46 PM	#20
David King Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: PDX Posts: 1,253	I got the name from someone who is in the pantheon of serious pickup makers as a reliable source for very consistent A5 at a premium price. They've been at it longer than anyone else and they are probably the largest producer of alnico in the US. I just figured someone would have heard of them along the way. We just need to find someone who works there and plays guitar. There must be one out of the 220 employees..

11-23-2009, 11:42 PM	#21
JGundry Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 625	Thomas Skinner, Arnold and Permanent Magnet company are the only US Alnico makers left. Two of these companies are looking for a willing buyer because the business sucks for them. One of them will not provide samples and all of them are not very friendly to the small guy even if you are paying in cash. My experience has been that if you are going to order less than 1200 bar magnets or 5000 rod magnets from any of these three don't bother placing an order. At 1200 bar magnets the prices are more than double what you can get from China. But if you want USA magnets then bite the bullet. I have gotten samples or purchased magnets from all 3 of these companies and all were good and all were different. Some better than others. __________________ www.throbak.com

11-24-2009, 03:08 AM	#22
kevinT Tone Mechanic Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,006	I have had a positive experience with Sens. They sent me samples and have followed up with me on several occasions. They seem very enthusiastic about doing business. In contrast, I have had problems with Arnold...no one has ever called me back after several calls during the last couple years so I doubt that I'll ever bother with them again. Glad you're back Sam Lee Guy... __________________ www.guitarforcepickups.com www.myspace.com/guitarforcepickups

11-24-2009, 04:35 AM	#23
David King Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: PDX Posts: 1,253	Speaking of Sensemag, I got this tonight from Marilyn "Dear David, How are you! Hope this mail find you are well. Best wish for Thanksgiving Day! And have much turkey meat! Thanks & Best regards, Marilyn Lee Magnet Sales" Hey, do you think she likes me?

11-24-2009, 07:26 AM	#24
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	.... Thats nothing, she sent me nude photos and asked if I thought Chinese women made good wives __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-25-2009, 02:14 AM	#26
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	.... Are you insulting my wife I get my magnets reeeel cheeeep Sick sense of humor, he he.... __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-25-2009, 02:15 AM	#27
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	.... Sam Lee Guy, OK its your turn... __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-25-2009, 03:26 AM	#28
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	... Sam Lee Guy only had this to say: Man who run behind car get exhausted. 男子誰後面的車運行用盡。 __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-25-2009, 06:28 AM	#29
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	... Sam Lee sent me another one: A Canadian is walking down the street with a case of beer under his arm. His Canadian friend stops him and asks, "Hey Bob! Whacha get the case of beer for, eh?" "I got it for my wife, eh." answers Bob. "Oh!" exclaims Doug, "Good trade." __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-25-2009, 10:27 AM	#30
soundmasterg Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 667	Don't give up your day job Possum. Greg

11-25-2009, 11:42 AM	#31
Sam Lee Guy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 162	Ah! Possum just email Sam 2 funny story! A Man meet his friend alone and say "Hey fella, where your wife?" Second man say "She gone on holiday to Caribbean." - "Jamaica?" - " No, entirely her own decision" Man go to doctor and say "Yesterday I think I'm marquee but today wigwam." Doctor Say " You two tents!" (too tense) - Ha Ha, Possum velly funny guy. Flank Falbo phone Possum and say "I tell you all Seymours secrets if you paint my porch free.I supply brushes and green paint" Next day, Possum knock on Flanks door and say "Work all finished but don't worry I don't need any more secrets, especially since you don't even know you have Ferrari, not a Porch." Last edited by Sam Lee Guy; 11-25-2009 at 11:58 AM.

11-25-2009, 01:45 PM	#32
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	..... Outdone by THE MASTER.....laughed my ass off....anyone seen it around here, kinda hard to walk without it....... __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

11-25-2009, 01:46 PM	#33
Possum Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Planet Mongo in the country of PAF Posts: 3,104	.... My day job is SLEEPING, you know that __________________ http://www.SDpickups.com Stephens Design Pickups

02-14-2010, 04:00 AM	#34
Chris Klein Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 47	I've got some Alnico 5L in stock if any would like to try. 2.5 x .5 x .125. (long bar) Charged. USA $10 will get you 4 bars + Priority shipping. International $18 will get you 4 bars + International Priority shipping. PM me if anyone is interested.

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