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Post by twangstang on Nov 12, 2012 20:28:56 GMT -7
Have any of you guys tried removing the bright cap from the volume pot on your Jaz? I tried it and so far I like it better. I play strats and Teles and run the pre around 9:00-10:00 and the master on full. Removing the cap really helped round out the tone at lower settings on the volume control. I may put it on a push pot so I have have the best of both worlds.
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Post by zpilot on Nov 14, 2012 23:39:58 GMT -7
Good idea. I've tried several different bright cap mods on BF Fenders. It all depends on how loud you play and what guitar you are using as to what filter works best. Generally though I have found that I like them best with no cap at all.
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Post by JasonM on Nov 22, 2012 20:53:22 GMT -7
Are you still liking the results of this mod? Where do you find yourself setting the 3 tone controls now with the volumes at where you described?
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Post by twangstang on Nov 23, 2012 8:03:40 GMT -7
I play Teles and Strats and use the Jaz as a clean platform for pedals. I found that with lower preamp volumes I was hearing too much zing in the high-end and I had to run the treble low (below 9:00) on the amp. It made it very hard to get the amp balanced with lower treble settings. With the treble cap removed I can get the treble up to 11:00-12:00 which helps the eq balance out. It also works better with pedals since the treble cap it out of the circuit.
I would either unsolder a a leg or snip a leg so you could easily put it back if you don't like it.
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Post by JasonM on Nov 23, 2012 9:26:32 GMT -7
Thanks for the info, I use my JAZ very similar to the way you described and with teles. I'm thinking I may give this a try and unsolder it.
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