Interesting and very informative as always. thnx for sharing us some of your vast knowledge mr. moderator sir.

just have a couple of questions regarding this particular post:

"Physical shock, high heat, or the presense of a strong, varying magnetic field are the sort of things that could reduce the strength of a magnet. The kind of magnetic materials in pickups are specifically chosen to retain their magnetism very well."

does this mean that if, let's say, my guitar is not properly wired and i get electrocuted, it can also damage the pickups in my guitar?

also, (this one sounds silly but i'm gonna ask it anyway) does this mean that by placing my guitar in places near electonic equipment that uses magnets like a tv, i also risk ruining my pickups? I just had to ask because my basement is damp, cold, and wet especially during this winter season and most of my equipment is in my very small room, so its basically just besides the tv and stuff.