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I thought some people might be interested in this:
The Truth about Tone Capacitors | Atlantic Quality Design, Inc. Musical Products
The Truth about Tone Capacitors | Atlantic Quality Design, Inc. Musical Products
It’s just because it has “https” st the beginning of the URL and its security certificate probably needs to be updated.Got a warning about the website trying to steal my data.
I’d think if it was a bogus site, they’d pick a more click baity topic than capacitorsGot a warning about the website trying to steal my data.
I dunno...I clicked on it without regard for my safety...I’d think if it was a bogus site, they’d pick a more click baity topic than capacitors![]()
What are your thoughts on the whole capacitor and tone debate (for guitar circuits...not amps)?Excellent article. I have it in my bookmarks.
That pot value is probably different throughout the rotation, and the cap value is probably different. Result is different sound.I'm up in the air on the subject in the article. I haven't done a scientific study or even a half baked attempt at knowing for sure. I recently updated my CVC electronics to include Orange drops instead of whatever they may have used, and the shrillness of treble in the bridge (Lil '59) in both hummer and single mode, as well as the stock neck PUP, sound waaay smoother and less spiky than before. Having said that, I also changed the Pots from Alpha 250K to CTS 250K, so I'm unsure if that may be a contributor as well. It's like it went from nails on a chalkboard sound at certain points to an overall smooth and gentle caress on the same board. Anyone have any idears on this one?
It's a whole other can of worms with diminishing returns.What are your thoughts on the whole capacitor and tone debate (for guitar circuits...not amps)?
This is what I go by!lunar phase.
I just did the same, and with a CVC (Strat neck and original bridge p'up though)... My guess is that your CTS pots will measure out at a lower value than the Alphas, cutting high end.I'm up in the air on the subject in the article. I haven't done a scientific study or even a half baked attempt at knowing for sure. I recently updated my CVC electronics to include Orange drops instead of whatever they may have used, and the shrillness of treble in the bridge (Lil '59) in both hummer and single mode, as well as the stock neck PUP, sound waaay smoother and less spiky than before. Having said that, I also changed the Pots from Alpha 250K to CTS 250K, so I'm unsure if that may be a contributor as well. It's like it went from nails on a chalkboard sound at certain points to an overall smooth and gentle caress on the same board. Anyone have any idears on this one?
I didn't measure the pots I took out, but I did measure the ones I put in. Your more than likely correct about the assertion that the Alpha's are a higher value if the one I just changed out of my LP is any indication. That particular 500K Pot measured at around 545 or so, while the CTS are typically measuring in the 470 - 480K range. I took a a few tips from JonesyBlues on Youtube and tried to match my pot's values as close as possible.I just did the same, and with a CVC (Strat neck and original bridge p'up though)... My guess is that your CTS pots will measure out at a lower value than the Alphas, cutting high end.
BTW, those Alphas are nice and smooth—much smoother than the CTS pots... I think I'll go back to the Alphas. And I like the little green mylar caps for some reason (mostly aesthetic/size).
Is there a pedal for that?…
Placebo effect is vastly under-rated.
I made one. It has an on/on switch and is labelled 'straight-in'. We love it.Is there a pedal for that?