'Scales Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Can I tell the acoustic guys my capo has the caps in the right way? rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Talking of backwards. I once had sex backwards. Instead of coming I went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Talking of backwards. I once had sex backwards. Instead of coming I went. There was a young man from Gwent... Perhaps not on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 IMO calling film/foil and similar caps polarized would be a complete misnomer. Although you want to pay attention to the direction you solder them in, the "stripe side" may be connected to a + voltage, - voltage, or ground depending on the application. This is obviously not the case with polarized capacitors. The reason I said "polarized" instead of "electrolytic" is that there are other polarized caps (tantalum, which is even more sensitive to reverse polarity), as well as bipolar electrolytic caps. I understand what you mean, but I prefer to use the standard terminology rather than add my own interpretation to the word "polarized" (with regard to capacitors of course) Sheesh, who'd have thought capacitors would be such a polarizing topic Btw just to be clear farns, if we were chatting in person my tone would be that of a respectful, friendly debate. Not an angry argument Now as to whether or not it makes a difference in a guitar tone circuit, I won't debate that. I just try to follow the standard practice. Yes yes. Good honest debate all the way. I think tantalum caps are electrolytic. My understanding of "polarised" is simply that there is a correct polarity. We really are just using different terminology for the same things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Cool old Air Force training video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bBifpRa890 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 That might be my problem, caps on backwards giving me heartburn every day the last several days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Now I finally understand the secret of Jimi's sound and why he turned the guitar upside down...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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