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GhostRider · January 9th, 2009, 11:39 PM

I've Googled the heck outta the interwebs trying to find an online store that sells capacitors and resistors that I need for some wiring projects.

The reason I can't go to a conventional guitar parts place is because the caps I'm trying to get are not conventionally used in guitars, therefore are not offered in those stores.

Also, I am in Canada, so cheap international shipping is a big plus.

I found one store I thought was great, but they wanted $30 shipping for an order that would have been under $10... lol

eryque · January 9th, 2009, 11:41 PM

Have you tried Mouser or Digikey? No idea about international shipping, but they have darn near everything.

yegbert · January 10th, 2009, 12:06 AM

What caps are you wanting to use that aren't normally used in guitars?

GhostRider · January 10th, 2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yegbert

What caps are you wanting to use that aren't normally used in guitars?

0.0047
0.005
0.010
0.022
0.050
and a 3K resistor

The .0047 is the one I have the hardest time trying to find. Regular guitar parts places don't seem to have these. May as well get all the caps from one place I figure.

Checked out Mouser, they ship internationally at reasonable rates. Thanks for the sugestions

vinman · January 10th, 2009, 12:30 AM

try here:
http://tubedepot.com/index.html
I didn't check the international shipping but for the states they're cheap.

Also, for the .005uf, use a .0047uf or a .0068uf.

Steinar G · January 10th, 2009, 01:18 AM

Check out Specialty Guitars - http://www.specialtyguitars.com/

tdowns · January 10th, 2009, 03:22 PM

Here is the best deal I have found on capacitors. They support all your capacitance needs you listed above.

Web-tronics.com

No affiliation.

jrfrond · January 10th, 2009, 06:43 PM

I deal with Mouser mostly, because we also purchase many other repair parts. They stock Bourns and Alps pots, which are excellent for guitar, as well as caps by Xicon, Vishay/Sprague and Cornell-Dubilier et al. However, there are MANY places to purchase these items on the web.

Guitar_Ninja · January 10th, 2009, 07:06 PM

www.futurlec.com sells value packs that include those values for cheap. Mylar caps though.

DavidP · January 10th, 2009, 07:44 PM

Just ordered some odd-ball spec electrolytic caps earlier this week to recap my Music Man amp. I was able to charge my Visa in CAD and USPS postage was only $8. I'll report back on delivery time when it arrives.

jefrs · January 10th, 2009, 08:04 PM

maybe try http://www.farnell.com/

porkadon · January 10th, 2009, 08:21 PM

How about GuitarElectronics?

6x47 · January 10th, 2009, 08:59 PM

Here's a Canadian outfit for you;

http://justradios.com/

Noname · January 12th, 2009, 02:50 PM

I use an eBayer that I have found fantastic, reasonable, and carries very hard to come by capacitors among other things for electronics.

http://myworld.ebay.com/audiograde/

Check this out, and he combines shipping VERY reasonable pricing, not enough good things to say about it really.

Drunkinminer · January 12th, 2009, 03:58 PM

I get mine at The Source.

graphs · January 12th, 2009, 04:18 PM

I've got stuff from these guys before http://www.partsconnexion.com/

Not always the best prices but if you factor in exchange and shipping, not so bad.

OaklandA · January 12th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eryque

Have you tried Mouser or Digikey? No idea about international shipping, but they have darn near everything.

+1

If you can't find it at Mouser or Digikey, it probably can't be found.

Antique Electronics is very good too.

Dan German · January 12th, 2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinman

try here:
http://tubedepot.com/index.html
I didn't check the international shipping but for the states they're cheap.

Also, for the .005uf, use a .0047uf or a .0068uf.

I just got a small order from these guys (less than $40) and the shipping was reasonable (USPS/Canada Post). Also, as a manufacturer's sample there were no additional charges.

cg73cmc · January 12th, 2009, 09:02 PM

I get electronic parts from all over the place. I've never found any one place that sells everything. Sometimes I buy the Sprague Orange Drops - sometimes I need the SoZo - sometimes just a straight polyester cap. That doesn't even get into the switches, pots, output transformers, tubes, wiring, etc.

It's a real headache alright. There are a few guitar specialty stores online that will sell a lot of stuff - but damn they make you pay out the crappy for it.

GhostRider · January 12th, 2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan German

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinman

try here:
http://tubedepot.com/index.html
I didn't check the international shipping but for the states they're cheap.

Also, for the .005uf, use a .0047uf or a .0068uf.

I just got a small order from these guys (less than $40) and the shipping was reasonable (USPS/Canada Post). Also, as a manufacturer's sample there were no additional charges.

I will end up going with these guys. Just workedout that they had some other parts I needed, their cart was easy to use and shipping is only $6.95.

Thanks for all the responses, keep 'em coming, there may be others that had the same question I did...

GhostRider · January 12th, 2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cg73cmc

It's a real headache alright. There are a few guitar specialty stores online that will sell a lot of stuff - but damn they make you pay out the crappy for it.

you know it...

stratdaddy · January 13th, 2009, 12:24 AM

Why don't you call these guys in your home town?

Radio Shack
Grant Park Shopping Centre,
Winnipeg, MB R2C 0A1
(204) 452 2194

I see on line that RS carries 0.0047 cap you are looking for and others you have listed.

This could be a lot faster and cheaper for you.

OaklandA · January 20th, 2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stratdaddy

Why don't you call these guys in your home town?

Radio Shack
Grant Park Shopping Centre,
Winnipeg, MB R2C 0A1
(204) 452 2194

I see on line that RS carries 0.0047 cap you are looking for and others you have listed.

This could be a lot faster and cheaper for you.

I have two Shack's very close by and they're just above worthless for parts...parts trays are disorganized and hard to find the right caps/resistors with the right values.

I remember years ago when Radio Shack was THE place...but now they seemed to be more concerned with marketing RC cars, cell phones, and Sat TV subscriptions.

YMMV

GhostRider · January 20th, 2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OaklandA

I have two Shack's very close by and they're just above worthless for parts...parts trays are disorganized and hard to find the right caps/resistors with the right values.

I remember years ago when Radio Shack was THE place...but now they seemed to be more concerned with marketing RC cars, cell phones, and Sat TV subscriptions.

YMMV

I'll have to second this. Radio Shack in Canada is now known as "The Source by Circuit City", and we all know what's happening to CC...

The one closest to me (not the Garden City location incidentally) is much like what was described above. The only capacitors they sell are the bundle pack or whatever it's call, 100 various uf's in a pack.... no thanks. I did get some wire there so they were able to help in that dept.

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tdowns Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wylie, TX US Posts: 3,107	Here is the best deal I have found on capacitors. They support all your capacitance needs you listed above. Web-tronics.com No affiliation. __________________ Best regards, Terry Downs http://terrydownsmusic.com Equine quadrupeds may be coaxed to the reference of specific gravity but may not be compelled to imbibe thereof.

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jrfrond Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 537	I deal with Mouser mostly, because we also purchase many other repair parts. They stock Bourns and Alps pots, which are excellent for guitar, as well as caps by Xicon, Vishay/Sprague and Cornell-Dubilier et al. However, there are MANY places to purchase these items on the web. __________________ *John R. Frondelli*

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yegbert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland (US) Age: 55 Posts: 5,677 95 Photos	What caps are you wanting to use that aren't normally used in guitars?

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vinman Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: long island, ny Age: 56 Posts: 176 3 Photos	try here: http://tubedepot.com/index.html I didn't check the international shipping but for the states they're cheap. Also, for the .005uf, use a .0047uf or a .0068uf.

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Guitar_Ninja Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,184 7 Photos	www.futurlec.com sells value packs that include those values for cheap. Mylar caps though. __________________ "The wisdom of a fool won't set you free" Last edited by Guitar_Ninja; January 10th, 2009 at 07:54 PM. Reason: Added link

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DavidP Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 697	Mouser! Just ordered some odd-ball spec electrolytic caps earlier this week to recap my Music Man amp. I was able to charge my Visa in CAD and USPS postage was only $8. I'll report back on delivery time when it arrives. __________________ barely in tune and teetering on the brink of oblivion...

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jefrs Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newbury, England Age: 54 Posts: 2,138	maybe try http://www.farnell.com/

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Noname TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Age: 32 Posts: 81 10 Photos	I use an eBayer that I have found fantastic, reasonable, and carries very hard to come by capacitors among other things for electronics. http://myworld.ebay.com/audiograde/ Check this out, and he combines shipping VERY reasonable pricing, not enough good things to say about it really.

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cg73cmc Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Orleans, LA Age: 47 Posts: 828	I get electronic parts from all over the place. I've never found any one place that sells everything. Sometimes I buy the Sprague Orange Drops - sometimes I need the SoZo - sometimes just a straight polyester cap. That doesn't even get into the switches, pots, output transformers, tubes, wiring, etc. It's a real headache alright. There are a few guitar specialty stores online that will sell a lot of stuff - but damn they make you pay out the crappy for it. __________________ Take Care! Mark "If I'd known I was going to be a big guitar hero -- I would have practiced more" -- Ace Frehley

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