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Re: Carbon comp/film resistors for guitar amps?

1/8/2005 1:54 PM
Troy	Re: Carbon comp/film resistors for guitar amps? I've use CC's CF's and MF's- can I tell a difference? NO. I've even used cheap radio shack resistors, and couldn't tell the difference... Don't spend the extra cash on the Rikens or ABs- just go to mouser and get the 1/2 watt CF's- super cheap and they work great. Spend that extra money on some good trannies or tubes. IMO, a good layout and good dress lead make a bigger difference than what kind of resistors I used- but YMMV Rawk on! And good luck in your quest for tone.

1/8/2005 1:54 PM

Troy

Re: Carbon comp/film resistors for guitar amps?

I've use CC's CF's and MF's- can I tell a difference? NO. I've even used cheap radio shack resistors, and couldn't tell the difference... Don't spend the extra cash on the Rikens or ABs- just go to mouser and get the 1/2 watt CF's- super cheap and they work great. Spend that extra money on some good trannies or tubes. IMO, a good layout and good dress lead make a bigger difference than what kind of resistors I used- but YMMV

Rawk on! And good luck in your quest for tone.