I need some 100k ICAR taper pots, but of course Smallbear's got recalled, and I don't want to pay the 25 bucks for the Fulltone one...
Anybody got a source?
Thanks!
I noticed that Small Bear didn't have them on their site anymore... why? What Recall?
Kevin
There was some manufacturing defect with the adhesion of something-rather.
i pay 21 bucks on ebay for my fulltone pots.
It seemed like a good time for an update.
I and the commercial customer who has been testing these agree on what we think the problem is. I gave instructions to the factory, and 20 pieces that incorporate some mechanical changes are supposed to be on their way to me from Taiwan now. I hope to have them out to customers for testing mid-next week. If all goes well, I should be shipping Black Bears again after New Year's.
Regards
SD
That's great!
I was just going to ask related questions. I'd like to build the Freeper wah. It calls for a 100K "hot pot" - is that what you're talking about in this thread? Also, can I just drop the freeper board into a Small Bear wah case? I've never owned a wah pedal, so I don't know the mechanics of different models.
I tried to link to the Freeper layout/schematic, but I can't find it now. It's an inductorless design.
Does anyone know what "Type & Value" are used in the Teese - Real McCoy Picture Wah?
Also, does it really make that much of a difference using an "ICAR" taper... & How?
Thanks,
Kevin
Quote from: JonFrum on December 22, 2006, 10:23:59 PM
I was just going to ask related questions. I'd like to build the Freeper wah. It calls for a 100K "hot pot" - is that what you're talking about in this thread? Also, can I just drop the freeper board into a Small Bear wah case? I've never owned a wah pedal, so I don't know the mechanics of different models.
I tried to link to the Freeper layout/schematic, but I can't find it now. It's an inductorless design.
100k hot potz is made by dunlop. good pot.
small bear's wah shell case is great, and all dunlop/vox wah shells are the same, i assure you.
Quote from: KHStudio on December 22, 2006, 10:50:15 PM
Does anyone know what "Type & Value" are used in the Teese - Real McCoy Picture Wah?
Also, does it really make that much of a difference using an "ICAR" taper... & How?
Thanks,
Kevin
the difference is there, but subtle. there are too many pieces to the puzzle to say that the pot alone will enhance the tone by a milestone.
teese has his pots custom made, the ROC POT, and its value is not a big secret.
Hi Everybody,
Here's a little trick that will make all this "Icar taper" stuff moot. Locate the .22uF cap that feeds the wiper of the wah pot. Repace the original .22uF with a .33uF. That's it. Use this with the standard Dunlop HotPotz to simulate the Icar taper. I've given this modification away to a few people and it can be found in a few "relatively new" wah brands out there, as part of their secret sound. Since this is my original modification and not something I learned from another source, as well as not something I use (since I have my own pots), I have no qualms about sharing it with everyone. Sure, you won't get the Icar taper mimicked 100%, but it will go a LONG way in reproducing the effect I think you're looking for. This will make pot replacement MUCH less of a headache. I do NOT recommend using this modification with any "Icar taper" pots as issues can develop under certain circumstances.
Peace, Love, and Wah,
Geoffrey R. Teese
teese, youre the man! 8)
Quote from: Geoffrey Teese on December 23, 2006, 12:38:11 PM
Hi Everybody,
Here's a little trick that will make all this "Icar taper" stuff moot. Locate the .22uF cap that feeds the wiper of the wah pot. Repace the original .22uF with a .33uF. That's it. Use this with the standard Dunlop HotPotz to simulate the Icar taper. I've given this modification away to a few people and it can be found in a few "relatively new" wah brands out there, as part of their secret sound. Since this is my original modification and not something I learned from another source, as well as not something I use (since I have my own pots), I have no qualms about sharing it with everyone. Sure, you won't get the Icar taper mimicked 100%, but it will go a LONG way in reproducing the effect I think you're looking for. This will make pot replacement MUCH less of a headache. I do NOT recommend using this modification with any "Icar taper" pots as issues can develop under certain circumstances.
Peace, Love, and Wah,
Geoffrey R. Teese
Very COOL Man :icon_mrgreen:
Merry Christmas & Thank You.
BTW, The guitar player in my band just got one of your Wahs... it's KILLER!
Kevin