Pot value ?

[Stankfut]

Hey guys.......what would happen if I replaced a 500k volume pot with a 1meg? I have an amp I want to add a pull switch to but can't find one on a 500k at my usual suppliers. Thanks!

[tubenit]

Take the 1M pot and place a 1M resistor across the outside lugs.  Now you have a 500k pot.

The taper will change, but you should be able to dial in the tone that you had with a 500k pot.

With respect, Tubenit

[spacelabstudio]

Hey guys.......what would happen if I replaced a 500k volume pot with a 1meg? I have an amp I want to add a pull switch to but can't find one on a 500k at my usual suppliers. Thanks!

Without seeing the circuit it's hard to say, but in most amps that's not a critical value.  1M should work just fine.  You're likely not to notice a difference at all, or you might gain a hair brightness.

[Stankfut]

Tubenit....i would have never thought of that....thats why I come here
sorry I'm a little fuzzy on the details....I'm working on a schem hope to post it soon. I don't know what this thing sounds like yet because I need an ot, but I'm going to get It working before I do any mods