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Harrisk
12-12-2007, 12:56 PM
Modern P basses use a .05 uf capacitor for the tone pot whereas vintage P basses use a .10 uf capacitor. What's the difference between these two capacitors in terms of sound?

jackson_bass
12-12-2007, 02:13 PM
the 0.1 uf will reduce the frequency. . . . result is that it should be a deeper sound, with less highs and mids.