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Re: Partial- or half-potting

5/5/2006 11:58 AM
David Schwab
Re: Partial- or half-potting
On 5/5/2006 5:24 PM, Hummer said:  
 
quote:
"Surely we can reach to Exteching a pre-potted and post potted pickup and comparing the L/C/R values? Seems like we are pissing in the wind otherwise. Capacitance change is measureable."
 
 
That sounds like a great idea. I don't have one of those fancy meters yet, or I would try it myself!  
 
Interestingly I did notice that the DCR changed when I taped my coils up. It went up slightly. I measured this on each coil. I was checking to make sure my connections were good as I taped up each bobbin. I guess it makes sense, but I was a bit surprised.  
 
quote:
"The reason to pot is that amps don't have remote control. You have to walk up to adjust levels and suddenly 'shreeeeeAEEEEAAAAAHHHHEEEHHH', you just don't look very cool at all."
 
 
Right, but not all pickups are potted, and all the unpotted ones don't always squeal.  
 
Actually the amp does have a remote volume control... it's located on the guitar! ;)  
 
quote:
"Don't know if POD's straight into a PA have much of a problem with microphonics, anyone?"
 
 
I'd imagine it does. It's just a preamp/effects/speaker emulator unit after all. All depends on where your monitor speakers are located and the volume level.