Russian paper-in-oil tone caps: Anyone ever used them?
I've been looking at PIO caps on Ebay, mostly out of curiosity. Someone here recommended I look there for NOS Russian tone caps, and it seems that there are many to be found. My question; has anyone here ordered any from the Ukraine? I'd like to try them, but the whole customs thing worries me. That, and I don't know if it's worth the money to experiment.
I know there are differing opinions on whether or not the tone capacitors really influence tone that much. Some swear by the PIO caps, and some think it's all purely subjective at best.
I did find a lot of .047 uF PIO caps, 128 of them for $24. It is $14 for shipping, though. Anyone want to split up an order???
Any feedback and/or advice is appreciated.
-Sean
Guitars: Lots.
Amphs: More than last year.
Pedals: Many, although I go straight from guitar to amp more often lately.