[sdiy] "Audio" vs. "Log" taper

[nN AAt e e]

> The use of taper effects the "feel" of the attenuation but does not change
the
> actual circuit in any way... Try the one you like. I find that linear are
often
> suited
> just fine for my level control applications

    i find that in a lot audio applications that audio/log pots are
unnecessary, but it never seems like anyone told the company that made the
gear... i like the feel of linear much more than log, and when i turn a knob
halfway counter clockwise, i want the volume to actually be halfway down
[50% of the max signal], not something like 10%.

GUITARS!!! : what is the point in a volume knob when only a small 20 or so
degrees of the entire range make a difference in the volume? on two of my
guitars i've replaced the audio pots with linear pots, and on the third i've
replaced it with a spst switch [ it makes muting much easier :P ]

- nate