Which capacitor values used the most

atreidesheir · Post by **atreidesheir** » 08 May 2012, 22:36

Which capacitor values are used the most in pedals and effects?

I am feeling pretty good and feeling the urge to restock my workbench for some summer projects.

I tend to buy film capacitors in 22, 47, 68, 100 increments. I try to buy in larger quantities to save a little. I don't like to shop for each box I build. I like to have common parts on hand.

Does anyone have a better system?
very curious and hope i can learn from everyone.

thanks, charles

culturejam · Post by **culturejam** » 08 May 2012, 23:35

For film caps, 100n is most used for me. Then probably 47n. And then probably 10n. But all of them are handy to have around.

Lately I've been using either film (box) or multilayer ceramic for 1uF in the audio path.

atreidesheir · Post by **atreidesheir** » 09 May 2012, 01:03

it is good to be back by the way.

Seiche · Post by **Seiche** » 09 May 2012, 08:09

glad to have you back!

100n for sure! then 1uf, 10uf, 15uf, 47uf, 100uf.
also: 100p, 470p, 1n, 2n2, 6n8, 10n, 22n, 47n, 220n, 470n