Caps in parallel in box of rock build

[WholeLottaDimitri]

I've always wanted to build a marshall in a box pedal so a couple weeks ago I ordered the part online.
The one big issue I have is that on the layout there are these two caps that are 2n.
Now I don't have 2n caps so my question is, can I just put two 1n caps in parallel to get the equivalent of 2n?
Also, how would I go about doing that in this particular layout?

[deadastronaut]

yep you can do that...

use resistor cut off's to attach to the board..

[bluebunny]

Do what Rob says if you want to be bang-on.  Or you could substitute 2.2nF caps instead?  You probably won't be able to detect any audible difference.  2nF isn't common and typical cap tolerances mean that "ball park" is close enough.

[Mich P]

a chart using different combinations of resistor/cap values.

Cap Resistor  Freq (Hz)
2n     10k     7961
2n2     9.1k  7953
1n8    11k    8042
1n5    13k    8165
(from Madbean)
Mich P.

[WholeLottaDimitri]

yep you can do that...

use resistor cut off's to attach to the board..

When you say use resistor cut offs, what do you mean?

[pappasmurfsharem]

yep you can do that...

use resistor cut off's to attach to the board..

When you say use resistor cut offs, what do you mean?

I usually just keep 1 set of legs straight. then bend the other set at 90° angles and loop around then solder the loop. Imagine the wrapping of a guitar string around the core. except 1 loop should be sufficient.

[Mark Hammer]

You know, unless you *know* that the resistors are precisely 10k and the caps are exactly 2nf, I wouldn't worry too much about using 2nf or 2200pf caps, particularly when there are so many other component shaping the tone.

[WholeLottaDimitri]

I usually just keep 1 set of legs straight. then bend the other set at 90° angles and loop around then solder the loop. Imagine the wrapping of a guitar string around the core. except 1 loop should be sufficient.
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Ok so I think I understand what your saying. I hope I have enough space but I'me sure it'll work out just fine. Wish me luck!!

[Mark Hammer]

Incidentally, the Madbean build document for it notes that one can use 2200pf without issue.