Alnico speakers compress at high volumes.
5e3 alnico or ceramic.
Ceramic speaker have more headroom ceramic speakers tend to have smoother breakup.
You often hear that the sound of a pickup is dominated by the choice of magnet used in its construction.
Whereas ceramic is used in metal as it sounds tight loud and cool.
Ceramic speakers are heavier because their magnet must be heavier to achieve the same power all other thing equal.
Alnico speaker breakup quicker that ceramic i e.
5e3 fiber board only chassis and brass plate not included 16 00.
Gave me a great place to start on my own amp ideas based around the 5e3 without breaking the bank.
Great kit for beginners and pros alike and a great platform for trying out modifications and alterations to this classic circuit.