Capacitors
Capacitors are passive devices that are used in almost all electrical circuits for rectification, coupling and tuning. Also known as condensers, a capacitor is simply two electrical conductors separated by an insulating layer called a dielectric. The conductors are usually thin layers of aluminum foil, while the dielectric can be made up of many materials including paper, mylar, polypropylene, ceramic, mica, and even air. Electrolytic capacitors have a dielectric of aluminum oxide which is formed through the application of voltage after the capacitor is assembled.
Characteristics of different capacitors are determined by not only the material used for the conductors and dielectric, but also by the thickness and physical spacing of the components.
Electrolytic F&T axial lead electrolytic capacitor
Founded in 1948 by Heinz Fischer and Alfred Tausche, F&T Capacitors has over 60 years of experience in producing some of the finest capacitors available today. F&T Caps are known for their great tone and reliability
- 33 uF/ 160V
- .47" diameter x 1.15" length
- Operating temperature range -40°C to 105°C
- Made in Germany
Founded in 1948 by Heinz Fischer and Alfred Tausche, F&T Capacitors has over 60 years of experience in producing some of the finest capacitors available today. F&T Caps are known for their great tone and reliability
$1.95
High quality axial capacitors rated at 400V. These MKT1813 capacitors are produced by Vishay Roederstein, formerly known as ERO. These capacitors are made with metalized polyester film and sealed in epoxy resin. Suggested applications include blocking, bypassing, filtering, timing, coupling and decoupling, interference suppression in low voltage applications. Features
- Plastic-wrapped, epoxy resin sealed, flame retardant encapsulation
- Non polar
- Tubular metalized polyester film construction
- ±10% tolerance
- Axial leads
- Operational life greater than 300,000 hours (40 °C/0.5 UR)
Starting at $1.95
- 16µF, 475VDC
- Rated for -25° C through +85° C
- Tolerance ± 20%
- Ripple current rated at 90mA rms at 120 Hz 105° C
- Measures 26mm in length x 13mm in diameter.
$1.95
High quality low leakage tubular electrolytic capacitor. Rated for 85° C operation. Tolerance -20%, +50%.
Starting at $2.25
High quality 0.68uF axial capacitor rated at 250V. This value is popular for cathode bypass capacitors in many vintage Marshall amps. The 8.5x26.5mm size works well for turret board builds of these classic amplifiers. These MKT1813 capacitors are produced by Vishay Roederstein, formerly known as ERO. These capacitors are made with metalized polyester film and sealed in epoxy resin. Suggested applications include blocking, bypassing, filtering, timing, coupling and decoupling, interference suppression in low voltage applications. Features
- Plastic-wrapped, epoxy resin sealed, flame retardant encapsulation
- Non polar
- Tubular metalized polyester film construction
- ±10% tolerance
- Axial leads
- Operational life greater than 300,000 hours (40 °C/0.5 UR)
$2.35
4700 µF @ 16 VDC polarized electrolytic capacitor with axial leads. 5/8" diameter x 1-1/16" length.
$2.55
Axial electrolytic capacitor.
- Capacitance: 80µF
- Tolerance: ±20%
- Temperature range: -40°C +85°C.
- Voltage rating: 500VDC
$2.55
Aluminum Capacitors +85 °C, axial lead. The best electrolytic money can buy. Features:
- Low leakage current
- Long shelf life
- Ideal for application in TV sets, auto radios, radio-phone combinations, electronic testing equipment
Starting at $2.95
Electrolytic F&T axial lead electrolytic capacitor
Founded in 1948 by Heinz Fischer and Alfred Tausche, F&T Capacitors has over 60 years of experience in producing some of the finest capacitors available today. F&T Caps are known for their great tone and reliability
- 100 uF/ 100V
- 0.41" diameter x 1.21" length
- Operating temperature range -40°C to 105°C
- Made in Germany
Founded in 1948 by Heinz Fischer and Alfred Tausche, F&T Capacitors has over 60 years of experience in producing some of the finest capacitors available today. F&T Caps are known for their great tone and reliability
$3.50
High quality axial-leaded electrolytic capacitors. These 041, 042, 043 ASH series capacitors are produced by Vishay BC, formerly known as Philips / BC. These capacitors have been produced for many years and can be found in a wide variety of music equipment including vintage amps by Vox, Hiwatt and Marshall. Features
Applications
- Useful life: 5000 h to 15 000 h at 85 °C
- High rated voltage: up to 450 V
- Polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors, non-solid electrolyte
- Axial leads, cylindrical aluminum case, insulated with a blue sleeve
Applications
- General purpose, industrial, power supply, audio-video
- Smoothing, filtering, buffering at high voltages
- Boards with restricted mounting height, vibration, and shock resistant
Starting at $3.79
Axial lead electrolytic capacitors from F&T. The capacitors have an operating temperature range -40°C to 85°C. Made in Germany.
Starting at $4.25
Illinois Capacitor Inc. high quality low leakage axial lead electrolytic capacitor
Starting at $4.25
SoZo's Yellow Mustard line of polyester film tube amp capacitors have been thoroughly tested by LA’s best tube amp builders. They are handmade to exact vintage specs, and beat everything available, even in high gain situations.
After years of painstaking research and development, in 2003 SoZo Amplification began manufacturing the SoZo Mustard Cap™ capacitors, which quickly caught on among discriminating musicians and amp designers. Now, hundreds of thousands of capacitors later, SoZo has engineered capacitor product lines optimized for different products, including amps by Marshall™, Fender®, Vox®, HiWatt, and others, as well as professional sound gear from Neve, API, Neumann, Universal Audio, Urei, and virtually any quality gear from the 1950s on.
These caps are successful recreations of the originals and are superbly built and excellent-sounding caps. When one considers the audio signal passes through as many as ten capacitors before exiting the amplifier, you can see how these components play an extremely large role in the tone of the amplifier.
After years of painstaking research and development, in 2003 SoZo Amplification began manufacturing the SoZo Mustard Cap™ capacitors, which quickly caught on among discriminating musicians and amp designers. Now, hundreds of thousands of capacitors later, SoZo has engineered capacitor product lines optimized for different products, including amps by Marshall™, Fender®, Vox®, HiWatt, and others, as well as professional sound gear from Neve, API, Neumann, Universal Audio, Urei, and virtually any quality gear from the 1950s on.
These caps are successful recreations of the originals and are superbly built and excellent-sounding caps. When one considers the audio signal passes through as many as ten capacitors before exiting the amplifier, you can see how these components play an extremely large role in the tone of the amplifier.
Starting at $4.25
Made of the highest quality aluminum metalized polypropylene film available. Made in France. This superior concept significantly improved the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the film capacitor. They deliver a high level of performance that has never before been achieved.
Starting at $4.59
Made of the highest quality aluminum metalized polypropylene film available.Made in France.
Starting at $4.75
Made of the highest quality aluminum metalized polypropylene film available. Made in France. This superior concept significantly improved the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the film capacitor. They deliver a high level of performance that has never before been achieved.
Starting at $4.75
The Cosmos Wet Electrolytic Capacitors present a new axial range from Jupiter Condenser. Inspired from and designs based on early American Wet Electrolytic capacitors used in audio amplifiers, guitar amplifiers, and pro audio applications. Available ranging from 10uF to 250uF and voltages from 25V to 500V
Starting at $4.99
The BlueMolded line of polyester film capacitors are retrofits for Astron or Blue Molded caps used in vintage tweed, brown, and blackface Fenders®. These capacitors amazingly capture vintage Fender® tones of the Blackface era, and the famous 1959 tweed 5F6-A Bassman era which is so musical and good, Marshall™ modeled their amps after them! After years of painstaking research and development, in 2003 SoZo Amplification began manufacturing the SoZo Mustard Cap™ capacitors, which quickly caught on among discriminating musicians and amp designers.
Starting at $5.40
Non-inductive polyester and oil caps, these film capacitors use oil-soaked polyester as di-electric material and are smooth and natural in sound.
$5.40
Mod® Electronics Oil Caps are high quality, hand-crafted capacitors that are the perfect choice for guitars, amplifiers, and all audio equipment. Each capacitor is impregnated with mineral oil for a void-free winding providing highly stable capacitance. The capacitor is hermetically sealed in an aluminum casing to ensure a long life. The detailed construction results in a precise capacitance with a tolerance of ±10%. Mod® Oil Caps also feature a red stripe to designate the outside foil. The 50V series are in smaller packages that are perfect for guitars, effects and more.
- Casing: Hermetically sealed aluminum
- Dielectric: Mineral oil
- Lead Diameter: 20AWG
- Termination Style: Axial
- Tolerance: ±10%
- Values: .001 μF - .047 μF
- Voltage Rating: 50V
Starting at $5.50
Multi-use tool oil for both maintaining and using tools. This rust-preventive oil can be used to lubricate tools such as hinges on pliers. It can also be used to thinly coat metal tools to avoid future corrosion. Additionally, it can be used as a cutting and filing lubricant when slotting a nut for a guitar, slotting bridge saddles, and other cutting purposes. The 15ml bottle features a needle dropper tip.
$5.50
Electrolytic F&T axial lead electrolytic capacitor
Founded in 1948 by Heinz Fischer and Alfred Tausche, F&T Capacitors has over 60 years of experience in producing some of the finest capacitors available today. F&T Caps are known for their great tone and reliability
- 16uF/475V
- 0.63" dia. x 1.50" long
- Operating temperature range -40°C to 85°C
- Made in Germany
Founded in 1948 by Heinz Fischer and Alfred Tausche, F&T Capacitors has over 60 years of experience in producing some of the finest capacitors available today. F&T Caps are known for their great tone and reliability
$5.95
Mod® Electronics Oil Caps are high quality, hand-crafted capacitors that are the perfect choice for guitars, amplifiers, and all audio equipment. Each capacitor is impregnated with mineral oil for a void-free winding providing highly stable capacitance. The capacitor is hermetically sealed in an aluminum casing to ensure a long life. The detailed construction results in a precise capacitance with a tolerance of ±10%. Mod® Oil Caps also feature a red stripe to designate the outside foil.
Starting at $6.65
F&T axial lead electrolytic capacitor
Founded in 1948 by Heinz Fischer and Alfred Tausche, F&T Capacitors has over 60 years of experience in producing some of the finest capacitors available today. F&T Caps are known for their great tone and reliability
- 100 uF/ 350V
- .98" diameter x 1.47" length
- Operating temperature range -40°C to 85°C
- Made in Germany
Founded in 1948 by Heinz Fischer and Alfred Tausche, F&T Capacitors has over 60 years of experience in producing some of the finest capacitors available today. F&T Caps are known for their great tone and reliability
$7.50