/ Register

  1. Please take 30 seconds to register your free account to remove most ads, post topics, make friends, earn reward points at our store, and more!  

capacitor value, x vs. y, the basics...

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Black Sheep, Sep 18, 2010.


  1. Sep 18, 2010 #1
    Black Sheep

    Black Sheep

    Dec 29, 2009
    Fair Hill, MD
    I am putting together a (mostly) warmoth jazz fretless with Barts set up passive. Someone at Warmoth recommended a .022uf cap, while the standard seems a .047uf. I have searched this somewhat, but what is the very basic difference here? Will one roll off highs more aggressively? Any difference at 100% on tone pot? I am using 3 250K pots.
     
  5. Sep 18, 2010 #2
    line6man

    line6man

    Jun 20, 2008
    Close to Los Angeles, CA
    0.022uF cuts treble at a higher frequency than 0.047uF.

    IME, it's a useless value in a bass, but some like it.

    Don't expect much treble cut.
     
  10. Sep 18, 2010 #3
    Muaguana

    Muaguana

    Jul 28, 2009
    Buy both caps and try them out. They're not very expensive and pretty easy to put in/swap out. I used a .022ufF cap on my fretless jazz for a while. It was all right, but I eventually went back to the .047uF for the reason stated above.
     
  14. Primary

    Primary TB Assistant

    Here are some related products that TB members are talking about. Clicking on a product will take you to TB’s partner, Primary, where you can find links to TB discussions about these products.

     
    Mar 9, 2021

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...