1meg Pots Vs 500k Pots

[Hellcaster]

What is the true difference between these?

[Drak]

What is the true difference between these?

Ohhhh, about 500K, give or take a few ohms.

[Hellcaster]

What is the true difference between these?

Ohhhh, about 500K, give or take a few ohms.

I never would have guessed...

[Dugz Ink]

Less resistence, which equals less frequency loss.

This is an explanation, taken from Stew-mac's page on Understanding Guitar Wiring; How is a volume pot wired?

The value of the volume pot used is determined by the guitar's pickup(s) and the preference of the player or builder. Generally, 250K pots are used with single-coil pickups, and 500K pots are used with humbuckers. A higher value pot can produce a brighter tone, while lower values can fatten the tone by attenuating some of the high-end frequencies. This is because that there is always a certain amount of signal going to ground, even at full volume (10 on the knob). High frequencies are the first to go to ground; therefore a lower value pot will allow more of these frequencies to pass to ground, rather than out to the amp as a part of the guitar's signal. Experiment with different value pots to see which ones work best for you.

D~s

[Hellcaster]

Less resistence, which equals less frequency loss.

This is an explanation, taken from Stew-mac's page on Understanding Guitar Wiring; How is a volume pot wired?

The value of the volume pot used is determined by the guitar's pickup(s) and the preference of the player or builder. Generally, 250K pots are used with single-coil pickups, and 500K pots are used with humbuckers. A higher value pot can produce a brighter tone, while lower values can fatten the tone by attenuating some of the high-end frequencies. This is because that there is always a certain amount of signal going to ground, even at full volume (10 on the knob). High frequencies are the first to go to ground; therefore a lower value pot will allow more of these frequencies to pass to ground, rather than out to the amp as a part of the guitar's signal. Experiment with different value pots to see which ones work best for you.

D~s

Thanks, I'm building a guitar right now and I was thinking of trying these pots instead of my 500Ks i have now. I like lots of high end in my tone, I'm putting EVOs in my guitar, so I may give this a try,

[lovekraft]

Less resistence, which equals less frequency loss.

You meant "more resistance", right?

[Dugz Ink]

You meant "more resistance", right?

My bad... but maybe we should explain when my statement is correct... eh Winky?

In the case of typical resistence, where the flow of energy/frequencies is limited,

Less resistence = Less frequency loss.

In the case of devices that bleed off energy/frequencies to control levels or tone,

More resistence = Less frequency loss.

D~s

[lovekraft]

I kid because I care, and I use the little winkie guy to let you know that I'm just kidding.

To give you all due credit, your amended statement is absolutely correct, but you do see why the question was valid, right? Remember, you're talking to someone who doesn't know the difference between 1,000,000 ohms and 500,000 ohms in terms of resistance. No slight intended, just setting the record straight so as not to confuse the noob.

[Dugz Ink]

I understand and appreciate your correction. If my reply seemed cranky, I apologize.

I could make excuses about having the flu and not thinking straight, but the thruth is I typed in the wrong thing... and I probably didn't type in a good enough explanation, either.

D~s

[lovekraft]

No harm done - hope you feel better!