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bsnow17 · February 3rd, 2011, 04:31 PM

i am looking into building a box of rock clone minus the boost circuit. the schematic i am using calls for a 5k reverse audio pot for the gain control. is it ok to use a 5k linear or 5k audio pot instead as i have access to these otherwise i will have to order them everything else for the build i can get locally i think with a few substitutions

bsnow17 · February 3rd, 2011, 04:34 PM

it also calls for 100kb pots what does the b mean

ToadLC · February 3rd, 2011, 06:02 PM

A = Audio taper (log)
B = linear taper
C = Reverse taper (log)

You can sometimes substitute between them. For certain functions and/or circuits you'll need what is specified because it will work best. Here's an article that explains potentiometers and their function.

http://sound.westhost.com/pots.htm

11 Gauge · February 3rd, 2011, 09:13 PM

The linear pot is fine in the SHO or "modular SHO" circuits. The reverse audio just gives a slightly better "sweep." But since most folks set the gain (or boost) and forget it, IMO it's not that critical.

limbe · February 4th, 2011, 02:14 PM

+1

frakenstrat · February 4th, 2011, 10:12 PM

i've built many sho's with a linear pot.

Starcaster75 · February 15th, 2011, 04:45 AM

Is there a vero layout for this? Thought I saw it somewhere but now I can't seem to find it. Thanks,
Claus

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bsnow17 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: delaware Age: 27 Posts: 287	diy box of rock build questions i am looking into building a box of rock clone minus the boost circuit. the schematic i am using calls for a 5k reverse audio pot for the gain control. is it ok to use a 5k linear or 5k audio pot instead as i have access to these otherwise i will have to order them everything else for the build i can get locally i think with a few substitutions

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ToadLC Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 501 3 Photos	A = Audio taper (log) B = linear taper C = Reverse taper (log) You can sometimes substitute between them. For certain functions and/or circuits you'll need what is specified because it will work best. Here's an article that explains potentiometers and their function. http://sound.westhost.com/pots.htm __________________ Happiness is not a destination: it is a manner of traveling.

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11 Gauge Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nexus of Batimore, Howard, and AA County Posts: 7,925	The linear pot is fine in the SHO or "modular SHO" circuits. The reverse audio just gives a slightly better "sweep." But since most folks set the gain (or boost) and forget it, IMO it's not that critical. __________________ "Being ashamed of our mistakes turns them into crimes." - Confucius

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February 3rd, 2011, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
bsnow17 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: delaware Age: 27 Posts: 287	it also calls for 100kb pots what does the b mean

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frakenstrat Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: lardtown california Age: 31 Posts: 564	i've built many sho's with a linear pot.

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Starcaster75 TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 33	Is there a vero layout for this? Thought I saw it somewhere but now I can't seem to find it. Thanks, Claus

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