Bass Paralooper: Substitute 10uF for 1uF on Output?

Started by tommy.genes, June 16, 2005, 11:38:08 AM

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tommy.genes

I'm building the Bass Paralooper (actually following the BassThru schem pretty faithfully, using Torchy's layout), and I realize I accidentally ordered a 10uF cap instead of a 1uF cap for the output coupling cap (C10).

Is there any reason why I couldn't use the 10uF as a substitute? The larger the cap, the lower the frequency that passes through as long as it's in-line and not shunted to ground right?

I think I'd read that larger coupling caps mean more bass through, but that there was no need to go much larger than 1uF. This is a special case though since I already have the larger cap and want to finish the circuit.

This is all stuff I should  (and could, with time) be able to figure out myself, but I'm just looking for a quick confirmation from others.

Thanks,
-- T. G. --
"A man works hard all week to keep his pants off all weekend." - Captain Eugene Harold "Armor Abs" Krabs

Basstyra

Yes, it wouldn't be a problem. You told all what's important !  :wink:
The best french bass-related forum : http://forum.onlybass.com
A french DIY forum : http://www.techniguitare.com/forum
My work (stille only in french, sorry ! ) : http://perso.wanadoo.fr/jumping-jack/atelier/atelier.html

tommy.genes

Thanks.

I'll post a build report when I complete this thing to the point where it can be tested.

-- T. G. --
"A man works hard all week to keep his pants off all weekend." - Captain Eugene Harold "Armor Abs" Krabs

nosamiam

tommy-genes (or anyone else),

Where could i find this layout?  I built the Paralooper a while back using Charlie's layout, but I never got it to work properly.  I'd like to maybe try Torchy's.

Thanks!

Basstyra

I built one slightly different, with just a volume on the dry loop. It was for my Big Muff, but replace the muff circuit by two jacks, the input and output by two other jacks, and you'll have the same.



http://www.diystompboxes.com/sboxforum/viewtopic.php?t=33057&highlight=muff
The best french bass-related forum : http://forum.onlybass.com
A french DIY forum : http://www.techniguitare.com/forum
My work (stille only in french, sorry ! ) : http://perso.wanadoo.fr/jumping-jack/atelier/atelier.html

nosamiam

Thanks, Basstyra

I was just about to ask for a layout, but I see the thread you linked to has one.  I'll see if I can figure it out.

thanks again!