Bumblebee Oil Filled 0.047 µF Capacitor: Warm vintage tones
The Bumblebee Oil Filled 0.047 µF recreates the look of the renowned Bumblebee capacitors in a modern version designed for electric guitar tone circuits.
Its oil and Mylar film construction delivers consistent electrical characteristics and reliable performance while retaining the appearance of vintage capacitors.
Each capacitor features hand-sealed epoxy ends and a colour code matching its value.
Greater treble roll-off
With its 0.047 µF capacitance, this capacitor rolls off more high frequencies than a 0.022 µF or 0.015 µF model when the tone pot is turned down.
This value is especially popular on guitars fitted with single-coil pickups, including Stratocaster and Telecaster models.
It softens the bright, biting sound of single-coil pickups for a rounder tone, ideal for blues, jazz or passages requiring a mellow tone.
This capacitor can also be used with humbuckers for guitarists seeking more pronounced treble roll-off.
Technical specifications
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Type: Bumblebee Oil Filled tone capacitor
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Capacitance: 0.047 µF (47 nF)
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Rated voltage: 300 V
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Construction: oil and Mylar film
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Hand-sealed epoxy ends
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Colour code matching the capacitor value
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Use: electric guitar tone circuit
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Not suitable for amplifier circuits
An excellent choice for softening bright pickups and achieving round, warm tones.