PLAN B analog blog

I'm pulling myself off the ground after giving the first listen to the
second Mark II change to the Model 12 - and I would highly recommend
you do this one as well.

The pot used for the 6dB/12 dB select is currently a 100K linear. If
you have the means, replace it with a 1meg linear.  You can get these
from Futurlec.com for $.50 each.  There will be only two wires to
desolder on one and resolder on the new one.  It should take a second.
 The way it's connected now makes this very very easy.  YOu unsrew the
pot, it'll then just hang in air.  Take a close look where the wires
are currently attached and put them on the same terminals on the new
pot.  ou can easilyremove the heat shrink with one cut with a razor
blade or xacto across it's length. 

This change dramatically increases the response in the lower spectra.
While I don't have a spectrum analyser here (hint for my XMAS gift -
hint hint), it sounds like the first three harmonics. It is a dramatic
change which gives the filter a large boost in it's testosterone
levels, if you get my drift. 

This one is easoer than the other change (the switch - no drilling. 
You guys should consider this - you'll like it.

I'l post some sound snamples in a but, but mp3 compression being what
it iis, it may not come through. 


- P