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Cap selector
- Thread starter Roblima
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The values are different but this is it. You could use 1/2 of a push pull pot so you don’t need any other holes in the bass.
You can do it several ways. One is the above diagram. Another, since capacitance is parallel additive, is to have the .033 as the main cap in parallel with a SPST switch that adds a .022. I have done that. The resulting capacitance is within most manufacturers' tolerance and you can't hear the difference. I have also done it on a .047 as the primary tone capacitor and adding a .022 to get the equivalence of a .068 for more of a dub tone when rolled off.
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I understand you specifically want a switch for the cap selection.
But if you're feelin' adventurous, here's something a bit different I had in my "Things to Try Someday" notes using a pot. Haven't tried it yet LOL. Found it on a guitar site. Sweepable resistance between 2 different value caps.
Like I said, I haven't tried it, but I like the idea. Bear in mind that occasionally some circuits on guitar don't work well on bass, and vice-versa.
Cap values of your choice.
Original site:
Mod Your Axe with the Duo-Tone Control
But if you're feelin' adventurous, here's something a bit different I had in my "Things to Try Someday" notes using a pot. Haven't tried it yet LOL. Found it on a guitar site. Sweepable resistance between 2 different value caps.
Like I said, I haven't tried it, but I like the idea. Bear in mind that occasionally some circuits on guitar don't work well on bass, and vice-versa.
Cap values of your choice.
Original site:
Mod Your Axe with the Duo-Tone Control
