DEL RITMO / 5591309

""Vitamin Q"" is a capacitor made by combining oil-impregnated paper and aluminum foil. It produces a unique sound.

■Oil paper capacitor
■Vitamin-Q
■0.047uF

■Specifications
・《Vitamin Q》Oil impregnated
・Non-inductive, non-polarized structure
・Tape wrapping type (black)
・Operating temperature range: -25 to +85℃
・Capacitance tolerance: M (±20%)
・Rated voltage: 630VDC/350VAC

～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/bass, it is a part that adjusts how much of the high-frequency signal is dropped to the ground when the tone control is operated (= how muffled and mellow the sound is).
The effectiveness of a capacitor is measured in μF/microfarads, a unit of capacity that can accept the incoming signal.
The larger the capacity (μF/microfarad), the wider the range of sounds that can be dropped to the ground, resulting in a muffled and mellow sound.
For example, if you currently have a 0.022μF, and you want a more mellow sound, choose a larger capacity such as 0.047μF or 0.1μF. If you want a gentler tone, choose a lower capacity such as 0.01μF to get closer to your ideal sound.

Generally, 0.047μF (sometimes written as 473) is used for the tone of a guitar's single coil P.U., and 0.022μF (sometimes written as 223) is used for humbucking P.U. and bass P.U.

※0.001μF＝1000pF

※The above is a general view. The effect will vary depending on the characteristics of the guitar/bass and the combination with other parts.

We provide information on guitar/bass parts on the assumption that they will be processed, and we do not guarantee installation. Please consider this in advance.