Strange (to me) resistor schematic markings

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Post by sepulchre »

I'm no noob when it comes to electronics; been building and repairing stuff, sometimes professionally, since the '70s. But I just came across a schematic with resistor values I don't quite understand. The schematic has the usual "k" and "m" marks, ie: 47k and 1m. But there's one that's marked 120E. Could that be ohms? (in what language?) It's definitely a resistor because it's labeled 'R6' similar to the others in the circuit.
Like I said, I've been around, but this is a new one on me. I'd appreciate any info anyone might have.
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Ken
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R = E = Ohm :wink:
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my favorite amplifier: a Fender Twin Amp or a nice Marshall
Completed builds: No way I could remember all of them. Been doing this since the early 80s, but . .
Mostly onboard active guitar preamps, hotrodding amplifiers a bit (mostly tubes), and home brew devices - experiments from my laboratory, mad scientist style.
I've modded and rebuilt some synthesizers, but as far as pedals go I pretty much build my own: overdrives, fuzzes, etc. I've built some software effects like ring modulators, but I'm back into the wires now.
Location: Texas, Arizona, Indiana, etc.

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Thank you!!! I was clueless.

Ken
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