MONTREUX / 880

This Sprague orange drop film capacitor (0.022uF) is commonly used in guitars and basses with humbucking pickups. Recommended for upgrading your wiring.

■ SPRAGUE Capacitor
■ 0.022uF 400V
■ Suitable for guitars with humbucker pickups.
■ A classic film capacitor. Ideal for upgrading your wiring. Made in the U.S.A.

~How to Choose a Capacitor~
A capacitor is a simple electronic component with two electrodes sandwiching an insulator that does not conduct electricity. When used with a guitar or bass, it adjusts how much of the high-frequency signal is dropped to ground when the tone control is operated (i.e., how muffled and mellow the sound is).
The effectiveness of a capacitor is measured in μF (microfarads), a unit of capacitance that can accept the incoming signal.
The greater the capacitance (μF/microfarad), the wider the range of frequencies that can be dropped to ground, resulting in a muffled and mellow sound.
For example, if your current pickup is equipped with a 0.022μF, and you want a mellower sound, choose a larger capacitance like 0.047μF or 0.1μF. If you want a more gradual tone, choose a lower capacitance like 0.01μF to get closer to your ideal sound.

Generally, 0.047μF (sometimes written as 473μF) is used for the tone of guitar single-coil pickups, while 0.022μF (sometimes written as 223μF) is used for humbucking pickups and bass pickups.

*0.001μF = 1000pF
*The above is a general guideline. Effectiveness will vary depending on the characteristics of your guitar/bass and the combination with other parts.

Our company only provides information on guitar/bass parts with the assumption that they will be modified, and we do not guarantee their installation. Please be aware of this before making your purchase.