Noob Question About pots

g0d5_g1ft · Post by **g0d5_g1ft** » 12 Jun 2009, 14:19

Hi guys, I just recently picked up DIY pedal building, Im confused as to what the differences are with AxxxK, BxxxK, or CxxxK pots are what are does the A, B, or C mean? thanks much and hold the flames please

.Mike · Post by **.Mike** » 12 Jun 2009, 14:27

The letter signifies the taper:

http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ind ... &Itemid=44

http://www.geofex.com/Article_Folders/p ... ttaper.gif

http://www.geofex.com/Article_Folders/p ... tscret.htm

Mike

Silent Fly · Post by **Silent Fly** » 12 Jun 2009, 16:10

This page mentions curve "G" (graphic taper).

Does anybody know what it means exactly?

OC26 · Post by **OC26** » 12 Jun 2009, 16:57

Suited for "graphic" eq: Half resistance at 50% rotation, increasing logarithmically clockwise and decreasing logarithmically counter clock wise. Similar to W tapper I believe.

g0d5_g1ft · Post by **g0d5_g1ft** » 13 Jun 2009, 01:03

Thank you very much guys