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Philco 90 Tone control question
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01-16-2012, 10:30 PM
Does any one know what the capacitor values are for a Philco 90 tone control? Part #4037A, item 31 on the Rider schematic. thanks!
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01-16-2012, 11:26 PM
Right from the Tone Control section of my Parts Values Page:
Four switch positions:
Point 1 - 0.0 Mfd. (open)
Point 2 - .015 Mfd.
Point 3 - .01 Mfd.
Point 4 - .01 Mfd.

http://www.philcorepairbench.com/tonectl.htm

Be sure to use 630 volt caps.

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01-17-2012, 05:47 PM
Chuck Schwark Wrote:Right from the Tone Control section of my Parts Values Page:
Four switch positions:
Point 1 - 0.0 Mfd. (open)
Point 2 - .015 Mfd.
Point 3 - .01 Mfd.
Point 4 - .01 Mfd.

http://www.philcorepairbench.com/tonectl.htm

Be sure to use 630 volt caps.

Chuck
Thank you Chuck!
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