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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: jerryjg on July 01, 2010, 09:27:46 am

Title: Are these Wimas Worth Anything?
Post by: jerryjg on July 01, 2010, 09:27:46 am

I found four old Wima Caps. Are they any good? Are they worth anything? If so, what can they be used for guitar caps?

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n134/dickdog1/P1000776.jpg)

Title: Re: Are these Wimas Worth Anything?
Post by: HotBluePlates on July 01, 2010, 09:32:06 am

If they don't leak, they're worth using. 2uF is a bit large for a guitar tone cap.

But they might make excellent cathode bypass caps, with the bass slightly shaved.

Title: Re: Are these Wimas Worth Anything?
Post by: FYL on July 01, 2010, 11:01:50 am

CDE (Cornell-Dubilier), not Wima.

Good quality, check them for leakage.

 

Title: Re: Are these Wimas Worth Anything?
Post by: bluesbear on July 02, 2010, 07:37:40 am

These aren't high end, expensive caps.... and one looks as if it may be leaking (lower right in pic). I'd spend the $3 or $4 for Mallorys and not have to worry about whether or not they're good.
Dave