mj_gant Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Will pot value effect the sound if it is on 10? I know 500k typically for HB- 250k for SC- 25k for active....but do the values matter if the pot is wide open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Yes, 500k pots in a sc strat are still going to be too bright and harsh. No matter what, it will always affect tone. Correct me if im wrong guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj_gant Posted November 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 OK- I thought as mauch, now how about bypassing a pot and going straight to jack? Brighter yet I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 (edited) Im not sure, but you wont be able to control your tone and volume... It wouldnt only be a master volume from the amp Edited November 29, 2004 by AlGeeEater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marossy Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 When pots are wired as a volume control, there will always be some value of resistance to ground when the pot is wide open. In other words, if you have a 500K pot for example, with the volume full on, there will be 500K resistance to ground. That will give you a little higher output as well as preserving more of the highs. With a 250K pot, the highs are attenuated more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj_gant Posted November 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 When pots are wired as a volume control, there will always be some value of resistance to ground when the pot is wide open. In other words, if you have a 500K pot for example, with the volume full on, there will be 500K resistance to ground. That will give you a little higher output as well as preserving more of the highs. With a 250K pot, the highs are attenuated more. Thanks Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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