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Rewiring a tele, missing a .0001 cap... Do I really need it?

  • 01-02-2011 11:22AM
    #1
    120_Minutes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,706 ✭✭✭


    Rewiring a mates tele but forgot to get the above cap, but I have the tone one. Can I get by without it? And if not where could I get one quickly? Midlands pref?


Comments

  • #2
    damonjewel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭damonjewel


    .0001 caps are used as a treble bleed caps. They are used to prevent the overall tone from going muddy when the volume is turned down..

    My advice is finish the wiring without the cap, if you think the tone can be improved then order the part (probably ebay is best) and solder it in.


  • #3
    smokiebeverage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭smokiebeverage


    Yeah pretty much they are just DC blocks, most of the older Tele's never had them, you can always add it later if you like. But damonjewel is right you may never actually need it


  • #4
    120_Minutes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,706 ✭✭✭120_Minutes


    managed to get one yesterday, so in it goes! thanks guys!


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