Potentiometer

[Discobungle]

So I’m using a 5KB pot for the fuzz control in my pedal and the fuzz really only kicks in around 9 or 10 on the sweep. Before that there isn’t a whole lot going on fuzz wise. Any suggestions? Would a 5KA work better or a different value?

 

[JTEX]

If almost all of the action happens on the last 10% or so of the rotation, it sounds like you need a C taper (reverse log). Its wiper is at 90% of its maximum resistance value at the half rotation point.

 

[chris.knudson]

So I’m using a 5KB pot for the fuzz control in my pedal and the fuzz really only kicks in around 9 or 10 on the sweep. Before that there isn’t a whole lot going on fuzz wise. Any suggestions? Would a 5KA work better or a different value?

I'd have to see the circuit. The taper doesn't matter as much as the value. The taper determines how the pot responds (or actually vice versa -- how the circuit responds to the pot). Regardless, the total resistance value of the pot has more to do with how it interacts with the circuit than the taper. And to understand how it is interacting with the circuit, we need to see the schematic.

 

[Discobungle]

I'd have to see the circuit. The taper doesn't matter as much as the value. The taper determines how the pot responds (or actually vice versa -- how the circuit responds to the pot). Regardless, the total resistance value of the pot has more to do with how it interacts with the circuit than the taper. And to understand how it is interacting with the circuit, we need to see the schematic

 

[chris.knudson]

You can play with the value of the fuzz knob, but you'll probably see more of a change by tweaking the bias knob.

 

[jwin615]

If it's bunching at one end, try a c taper IF you have enough fuzz/volume on hand.
Could also try tacking a 10-20k resistor between legs 1 and 2. May or may not get desirable results. Brain is in weekend mode...
Just wedge the legs in the leg crimp points and dab a little solder. If it sucks, heat it up and pull it out.
May be able to fold the legs over themselves and wedge them in there temporarily to audition.

 

[Discobungle]

I changed to a C pot and seemed to fix it basically.

 

[PedalBuilder]

I changed to a C pot and seemed to fix it basically.

C taper is the way to go for fuzz face-type pedals.

 

[jwin615]

C taper is the way to go for fuzz face-type pedals.

Or just jumper the damn thing and use your guitar volume as Jebus intended.

 

[Big Monk]

1kC is what you want for a Fuzz Face.