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In that picture I don't see ANY carbon  film resistors, only metal film and carbon composition. But yeah, that's a hilarious description for the resistors. Makes me wonder if he hasn't solved the mystery of time travel in order to age his resistors?

If you have it on a breadboard you might try the B10k with a 10k resistor tied across lugs 2 & 3, then across 1 & 2 to see if either one works for you. The overal pot resistance will vary from 5k to 10k depending on wiper position. I'd be interested in the results if you do try this.

In this circuit the overall pot value needs to stay the same as varying it will impact how Q3 operates. Thinking about it, if the overall value of the pot were to change it would have an interesting effect on Q3, whether it's a desirable effect would be up to you. Might be worth experimenting...

I don't believe you'll be able to keep the overall value of the pot at a fixed value using this method. The overall value is going to change as the wiper is moved any time you tie an end lug to the wiper via resistor or wire. To the best of my knowledge about all you can do to keep the overall...

Scratch that last post

Check out the calculator on the link @pbrommer provided. It uses two resistors, one to lugs 1 & 2 the other to 2 & 3. The two in series will add up to 10k in parallel with lugs 1 & 3.

If you do the math at, say, every 10% of the 10k pot measuring lugs 2 & 3 with a parallel 10k resistor connected to these same lugs you get: 0k || 10k = 0k Loudest, wiper at top 1k || 10k = .91k 2k || 10k = 1.7k 3k || 10k = 2.3k 4k || 10k = 2.9k 5k || 10k = 3.3k 6k || 10k = 3.8k 7k ||...

I cannot see the labels on the red & black jacks across the bottom. I need to be able to read them.

If you haven't already see edit to my first post

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The decoupling cap  isolates DC and depending on uF value can filter certain audio AC frequencies. Type of cap (electrolytic, film, ceramic...) can (depending on who you talk to) effect tone. Edit: capacitor types can be interchanged as long as value and voltage ranges are adhered to...

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Another thing to try is using the guitar as an antenna. Use a long guitar cord and walk around the room. The noise should get louder as you get closer to the source. If it's the same throughout the room then go to other rooms and check. If it's the utility box you mentioned you'll even have...

Have you tried the guitar & amp at an entirely different location?

I've got some of these, they feel like a silicone material and are a bit stretchy. (Un)Fortunately I don't have any tubes with a rattle so don't know if they work. But at 44 cents I'd give it a try, especially if I needed to order other things anyway.

Don't write it off yet. All this will have is a line with no input, if that. This scope will have no writing in the display, just the trace. The trace (line) needs a trigger. Adjusting the trigger input and Sync Amp(litude) should get a solid horizontal line. If you'll post a pic showing...

I'm not sure, great question. An oscillation is just a best guess. Typically I see what's there before trying to determine the cause. But something odd is going on to generate a negative voltage and looking at it with an o'scope is much more informative than a meter.

You're correct I was confused. Thank you for this explanation. I took the entire question as a serious question and gave a serious answer, even addressing the satanic part. Once you explained about the satanic part I did catch the humor. The point I've been trying to make is that your...

To be fair I'm not the only one who gave a straight answer to you question before you pointed out you were joking. However I'm the only one you pointed that out to. Anyway cheers 🤙