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Post by windsen on Jun 27, 2008 18:27:13 GMT -5
ok guys, i've been away for a while but i actually looked into the 25k vs 250k thing. i ended up stopping by sam ash on the way back from work today and purchased the 25k EB JR pedal to compare to my regular 250k EB JR pedal and there IS a difference. the 25k pot does seem a bit clearer for the fx loop trick. the 250k pedal is a more muffled/choked when in the loop. the 25k pedal feels more touch responsive and just a bit "truer" compared to running no fx loop, imo. the differences aren't night and day, but they are there, especially when the volume pedal is all the way open. again the 25k pedal is just a bit clearer and responsive. i'm taknig the 250k pedal out of my pedalboard and replacing it with the new 25k one.
i also have one of those omnisonic volume boxes from ebay and it perform pretty much like the 250k pedal.
as far waylay's comments, i do agree, running the loop does change the tone slightly, but whenever you put something into the signal, there'll be some change. with the 25k pedal it's pretty darn close though.
so in the end, i am super glad i came across this thread and that i was able to try out the 25k pedal with the fx loop trick. it's definately a keeper.
so does anyone want to buy my old 250k pedal and/or my omnisonic volulme box so i can get another 25k pedal? =) haha.
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Post by Ayton(e) on Jun 27, 2008 21:28:26 GMT -5
For the love of all that is holy, it's a volume pot soldered to an input jack and an output jack. They are all the same. He'll tell you this himself. no need to get all uncool and heavy Uncool and heavy!? Have you started on the weed? I'm part of HCAF now. Only my own knowledge and opinions matter!  |
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Post by metalheadmike on Jun 29, 2008 14:41:27 GMT -5
Couldn't you just replace the 250k pot in the Omnisonic with a 25k one?
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Post by metaltronixmike on Jun 29, 2008 15:28:48 GMT -5
Yes you can, I'm in the process of that now. A couple of solder points is all it is. I have a selection of pots on order (25k, 250k, 500k) in both linear and audio tapers. I intend to test them all and see what works/sounds best.
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Post by windsen on Jun 29, 2008 15:36:02 GMT -5
Couldn't you just replace the 250k pot in the Omnisonic with a 25k one? that is a really good idea actually, much cheaper than getting another volume pedal. thanks! going to do that. |
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Post by metaltronixmike on Jun 29, 2008 16:09:16 GMT -5
You can find the pots at www.stewmac.com, or guitarpartsdepot.com. The second link actually has a bigger selection in both linear, and audio tapers. If I'm correct, linear tapers are used in guitars, etc, while audio tapers are used for volume pots in amps, hi-fi's etc. It really boils down to personal preference, tone, etc. |
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Post by SonicExplorer on Jun 30, 2008 1:02:44 GMT -5
Just FYI in case anybody cares: The technical terms for the types of potentiometers are linear and logarithmic.
Sonic
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Post by shreder75 on Jun 30, 2008 7:49:16 GMT -5
no need to get all uncool and heavy Uncool and heavy!? Have you started on the weed? I'm part of HCAF now. Only my own knowledge and opinions matter! I see..you've been ASSimilated =) |
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Post by metalheadmike on Jul 2, 2008 14:45:32 GMT -5
Yes you can, I'm in the process of that now. A couple of solder points is all it is. I have a selection of pots on order (25k, 250k, 500k) in both linear and audio tapers. I intend to test them all and see what works/sounds best. Excellent Mike, keep us informed as to which you think is best. |
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Post by metaltronixmike on Jul 3, 2008 8:46:06 GMT -5
The pots arrived yesterday so I'll be working on that these next few days.
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Post by metaltronixmike on Jul 3, 2008 16:11:19 GMT -5
Well, it's going to take just a bit longer with this. The volume box is so small that it requires a mini pot to fit between both jacks. I ordered standard size pots so I have to reorder minis now.
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Post by metaltronixmike on Jul 12, 2008 8:24:39 GMT -5
Ok, so the mini pots finally arrived yesterday. Now all I have to do is install. Sorry for the delay, hope nobody's been holding his breath.
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Post by Jammermatt on Jul 12, 2008 11:01:46 GMT -5
I can't remember. If you're using effects pedals in the loop, does the volume thingy go after the pedals or before?
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Post by Jammermatt on Jul 12, 2008 11:05:29 GMT -5
Yes, I think I know what you mean. I'll give it try myself. BTW, listened to some of your clips. Nice chops. Thanks man, that's some oldy moldy Line 6 stuff. Still like that amp, tho. |
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Post by waylay00 on Jul 12, 2008 20:05:27 GMT -5
I can't remember. If you're using effects pedals in the loop, does the volume thingy go after the pedals or before? Depends. I place mine before delay. That way, when I do a volume swell, it will repeat the swells. If I placed it after the delay, it would just cut off. |
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