SpeckledJim Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 im looking for a relativley cheap meter to measure continuity and the like for my guitar. I live in britain. Can anyone suggest a model or place where i can find these beasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 "Continuity" is also resistance measurement in ohms (Ω). Any multimeter is fair game, some are digital and some read with a sweep needle on a logarithmic scale. They can be set to read current volume (amps), electromotive force (volts), or resistance (ohms). Generally, they are inexpensive and available at most hardware stores, electronics / electrical suppliers as well as automotive parts distributors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Basically, a battery and a small buzzer if you want to go low-tech! All you're doing is using the area you're testing to complete the circuit. It works a treat. I much prefer the multimeter option however, as you have all the other toys onboard as Southpa says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeckledJim Posted October 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 right, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 I much prefer the multimeter option however, as you have all the other toys onboard Oh yeah, handy for checking / verifying pickup output potential, volume/tone pots, checking battery voltage. I've even used it to check charging voltage on the alternator in my truck. A must have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Agreed on checking alternators also! Saved me it's own worth in diagnosing a fault on our previous car instead of a garage doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonerider Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 99% of digital multimeters have a continuity feature. Look for the little speaker symbol somewhere on the rotary dial - most often at around 5 oclock for some reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Dude! a buzzer, some wire and a 9v! Mine plugs into my effects making rig (has a connector same as an effects pedal). We made em in school in year 7! great fun! S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 99% of digital multimeters have a continuity feature. Look for the little speaker symbol somewhere on the rotary dial - most often at around 5 oclock for some reason! I found mine this morning which makes me the exception I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Exception number two. In fact i cant remember ever seeing one that did. Maybe its cous we're in britain and tony blair has banned them? hummmm.... conspiracy.... S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonerider Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 The UT105 from maplins looks like a good unit, continuity buzzer built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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