Anyone know what a "D" pot is?

Started by mattpas, November 03, 2008, 02:30:35 PM

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mattpas

The MXR Distortion III has a D1M, D10k, and a W10k.
I know you can get a W10k for the tone like the Tubescreamers used but I never saw a D1M or a D10k.

The Tone God

"D" is a log taper similar to audio taper. You can replace the D's with audio taper with little difference in this application.

Andrew

mattpas

Quote from: The Tone God on November 03, 2008, 03:01:58 PM
"D" is a log taper similar to audio taper. You can replace the D's with audio taper with little difference in this application.

Andrew

I thought so.
Thanks for the info.
On the W10k can I use a linear pot for that or should I stick with the W10k?

The Tone God

I would stick with the "W" taper. While you could use a linear the W has a better sweep on the edges.

Andrew

ayayay!

This is great news.  I am repairing a DOD 670 (I think) flanger for a friend and thought the D was the "B" taper.  Thanks! 
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R.G.

...uh, the next bigger size than a "C" pot??

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R.G.

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