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Re: Wah inductor source

8/27/1999 10:34 PM
AMZ	Re: Wah inductor source For anyone who is interested in using this substitute inductor, the part number is actually 273-1380. It is a 1k:8 ohm audio output transformer. Only the 1k primary is used (ignore the center-tap). I first saw this part used as an inductor several years ago in a non-audio project, and then decided to try it in a wah. The sound was "okay" but not nearly as smooth and harmonically pleasing as a real wah inductor - but you can't beat it for $2.00. The size isn't that much smaller than the metal can inductor on my Crybaby contrary to what is mentioned in the article. I have a few Mouser transformers that I'm testing in hopes that one will perform well in a wah. I'll post my findings at a later date. regards, Jack

8/27/1999 10:34 PM

AMZ

Re: Wah inductor source

For anyone who is interested in using this substitute inductor, the part number is actually 273-1380. It is a 1k:8 ohm audio output transformer. Only the 1k primary is used (ignore the center-tap).

I first saw this part used as an inductor several years ago in a non-audio project, and then decided to try it in a wah. The sound was "okay" but not nearly as smooth and harmonically pleasing as a real wah inductor - but you can't beat it for $2.00. The size isn't that much smaller than the metal can inductor on my Crybaby contrary to what is mentioned in the article.

I have a few Mouser transformers that I'm testing in hopes that one will perform well in a wah. I'll post my findings at a later date.

regards, Jack

Replies:

R.G. Thanks for the help Jack. <... -- 8/28/1999 4:08 AM
R.G. OK, the updated 8/28/1999 6:40 PM
CJ Landry May I suggest using a small magnet ... -- 8/30/1999 1:48 AM