Redtail Guitars parts and accessories-NEW WEB STORE

We offer one of the largest supplies of vintage N.O.S. paper in oil tone capacitors on the web. Please check it here: http://www.redtailguitaraccessories.com/VINTAGE___NEW_GUITAR_TONE_CAPS-list.aspx.

 I have many N.O.S ceramic, mylar, paper in oil, PIO, guitar tone caps  and other capacitors for guitar or bass. Perfect for the luthier. I have Cornell Dubilier, Sprague, Gudeman, Good-All, General Instruments, Pyramid, Westcap, RMC, Mallory, AE, J.E.Fast,  Erie and more .
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www.redtailguitaraccessories.com--Tips-- Techniques--&-- Interesting articles.

Ill be posting some of the many guitar and bass tips and techniques Ive used and learned about over the past 35 years.Ill also be posting articles of value. I'm sure some of you will know some of these ,but many will learn something new .That s what keeps us valid.

Lets check out capacitors:  I think N.O.S. (new old stock)  Sprague Orange drop caps are some of the best ever made, being used in radios and audio first and then in guitar amps and finally guitar circuits. They go back to the early 60’s and have remained the standard .There are two premier types of these capacitors for guitar and bass and instrument amps the 715-polypropylene and 225-polyester.

 In amp building, the 225-p orange drops are favored over the 715-p. The reason being the polyester caps offer a slightly warmer fuller tone as signal caps. The polypropylene are a little more hi-fi and can have a shriller top end. Having said that don’t blow them off EQ will always come into play and is your; friend.   In a bass or guitar circuit its different, more comes into play. It’s not just a cap it’s the pot value pickup type and output,  wood,  strings, and players style.

Personally I love the 715-p orange drop cap for all my basses. I have always thought a bass needs to start clean and clear ,and 715-p caps do it well.The value can be .03, .047, .1. The voltage really doesn’t come into play and can be 100 vdc to 600vdc.  For guitar I’d pick the 225-p orange drop for its warmer yet clean tone.I believe the NOS vintage caps sound better than their modern day predecessors. That’s my .02 cents anyway.

It’s all subject to your ears and what style music you like to play .There is no wrong type really. Vintage caps are still available and range from 1-10 dollars. At this low cost anyone who is on a tone quest can pop these in and out like candy ---tone candy !

Check out all my tone caps here:http://stores.ebay.com/Redtail-Guitar-Accessories/_i.html?_nkw=orange+drop+caps&submit=Search&_sid=714132

Have you experienced this site?

If you love guitar gear like redtailguitaraccessories.com does ,then you have to check out this great guitar site.You can watch their demos on you tube or HD quality on there own site. Every month they release superior information for the guitarist, repair guy or general gear nut. I know these guys-they are good people.When in Portland its a must see ! PGS is the place to buy effects,guitars and amps !  Start here: http://proguitarshop.com/andyscorner/2011/05/11/easy-guitar-mods/

Got fish caps?

What are tropical fish caps ? They are called "tropical fish" because of the colored stripes that look a bit like a tropical fish. The "tropical fish" are often mixed up with the "bumblebee" caps, but this is simply wrong. You can find the tropical fish caps mostly inside old vintage stompboxes, wah pedals and amps, but they can also be found inside some guitars. I really like these as tone caps because they offer a very fat tone, without turning the tone into mud. These caps are no longer in production. These caps were made by Mullard / Phillips and are film caps. Check my Ebay store for .056 or .01 fish caps:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380348860223&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Canada puts a hold on USPS shipments--this sucks!

I just got word from E bay that because of major mail carrier strikes in Canada no USPS shipments from the USA will go through  for quite some time,that sucks. Have you guys heard this?

Redtail Guitars parts and accessories- wiring kits

Now available at : http://www.redtailguitaraccessories.com/Wiring_Kits-list.aspx  We now offer wiring kits for your next custom project.While you are there check out the vintage new old stock of paper in oil tone caps. Email me with any question.

We now offer free shipping on combined orders over $ 150.00

Redtail Guitars parts and accessories Ebay store

Along with my new web store I also run a 13 year old Ebay store :  http://stores.ebay.com/Redtail-Guitar-Accessories?_rdc=1.  I have been in involved With Ebay almost since the beginning. My interest in vintage amps and guitars prompted me to buy and sell hundreds of pedals guitars and amps. I would buy an amp test it ,cap it and decide to keep it or sell it. Ebay made it happen. I'm a top rated power seller wth a 99.99 rating. please drop by and check it out. I sell hardware,vintage tone caps wiring kits and luthier supplies.

Blogs first post 6-20-2011

Hello gear heads. Welcome to  the Redtail Guitars Blog. This blog will give timely information about both all things guitar. Check out my new web store here : http://www.redtailguitaraccessories.com/ Ill be adding alot of product to this off Ebay store over the next few weeks. We offer a great shopping cart and Paypal as as payment source. This store is designed to sell guitar and bass necks,bodies pickups and hardware as well as hand selected paper in oil and vintage ceramic tone capacitors.Checkout the caps here: http://www.redtailguitaraccessories.com/VINTAGE___NEW_GUITAR_TONE_CAPS-list.aspx