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Deaf Eddie · June 24th, 2009, 10:44 PM

The "C"s on the switch are to indicate the Common lugs, at the opposite ends of the switch. On some 3-way and 5-way switches, locating the common lugs has become an issue, so I have just dropped into the practice (lately) of indicating them, to prevent confusion (when I remember to do it!).

I have installed a LOT of S-D 59ers, they're great pups, and do a nice coil-shunt, especially in the neck spot.

I am in the camp that thinks the BRAND of cap makes VERY LITTLE DIFFERENCE in the overall tone of the guitar, as opposed to the VALUE you choose - an orange drop will be fine, and in this axe, probably .022uF would be my choice. Opinions are pretty divided on that issue, though, so take everything you hear from players with a grain of salt - me included.

June 24th, 2009, 10:44 PM	#45 (permalink)
Deaf Eddie Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,741 14 Photos	The "C"s on the switch are to indicate the Common lugs, at the opposite ends of the switch. On some 3-way and 5-way switches, locating the common lugs has become an issue, so I have just dropped into the practice (lately) of indicating them, to prevent confusion (when I remember to do it!). I have installed a LOT of S-D 59ers, they're great pups, and do a nice coil-shunt, especially in the neck spot. I am in the camp that thinks the BRAND of cap makes VERY LITTLE DIFFERENCE in the overall tone of the guitar, as opposed to the VALUE you choose - an orange drop will be fine, and in this axe, probably .022uF would be my choice. Opinions are pretty divided on that issue, though, so take everything you hear from players with a grain of salt - me included. __________________ YMMV - I been wrong before...