dumb question - pot labeling on schematics

[Hal]

On the Run off groove schematics, and torchy's veroboard layouts, I see pots labeled as "100k-A" or "100k-B."  I've assumed that the A is for audio (log), so B as to be linear...is this right?  if so, why b?

[Marek]

There are two nomenclatures for Pots:

1. European
2. Asian/American

Europeans tend to call linear pots "A" and logarithmic "B", where

Asian/American manufacturers have "B" for linear and "A" for logarithmic.

European: Piher, Radiohm
Asian/American: all others :-)

Greetings,
MArek

[Hal]

wowie that _is_ confusing.

Guess it wasn't such a dumb question.

Is it ok to assume that all schematics I see are of the american/asian model?

[robbiemcm]

I expect the store you buy the pots from will make sure it's clear what you're buying though

[MartyMart]

Yeah, that one can catch you out !!  :wink:
When ordering pots I'm carefull to be clear about "linear" and "logarithmic" trying to avoid the "A" "B" confusion.

Marty.

[cab42]

I don't think the question is stupid, I have asked it myself  :lol:

I have almost given up the A's and B's on schematic and are using this rule of thumb: For level and volume I buy logarithmic, for all others I buy linear.

Please correct me if I'm wrong as I am going to order pots for five effects in a few days.

Regards

Carsten

[MartyMart]

I don't think the question is stupid, I have asked it myself  :lol:

I have almost given up the A's and B's on schematic and are using this rule of thumb: For level and volume I buy logarithmic, for all others I buy linear.

Please correct me if I'm wrong as I am going to order pots for five effects in a few days.

Regards

Carsten

Its a "personal taste" thing, but I find using linear pots for everything
works well for me these days.
I always find "Log" pots to be too "bunched up" at one end !!
I just prefer the "even" increment of a linear pot.
My 2c worth !

Marty.

[Hal]

I don't think the question is stupid, I have asked it myself  :lol:

I have almost given up the A's and B's on schematic and are using this rule of thumb: For level and volume I buy logarithmic, for all others I buy linear.

Please correct me if I'm wrong as I am going to order pots for five effects in a few days.

Regards

Carsten

Its a "personal taste" thing, but I find using linear pots for everything
works well for me these days.
I always find "Log" pots to be too "bunched up" at one end !!
I just prefer the "even" increment of a linear pot.
My 2c worth !

Marty.

I plan on doing an English Channel soon, and they have "a" (I think audio) Listed for everything - including the tone stack...