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.
Capacitor - SoZo, 500V, NexGen Yellow Mustard Vintage
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.
Please Log In to view prices
Capacitor - SoZo, Silver Mica, 1000V
The new SoZo fully custom silver mica capacitor is a distinct-design capacitor which is manufactured to fully exhibit the electrical characteristics of yesteryear and has custom materials. The overall goal was to manipulate the electrical characteristics to eliminate excess energy and ringing in the out-of-band audio frequencies.
Please Log In to view prices
Capacitor - Sprague Atom, Aluminum Electrolytic
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
Please Log In to view prices
Capacitor - Vishay BC, 100V, MKT368, Radial Lead
High quality radial capacitors rated at 100V. These MKT368 capacitors are produced by Vishay BC and formerly by Philips. These capacitors are made with metalized polyester film and sealed in epoxy lacquer. Their style and make is similar to the tropical fish capacitors of the 1960s and 70s. Suggested applications include blocking, bypassing, filtering, coupling and energy reservoir applications. Features
  • Polyester film dielectric
  • Vacuum deposited aluminum electrodes
  • Wound mono construction
  • Flame retardant epoxy material (UL-class 94 V-0)
  • Tinned wire radial leads
  • Performance Grade 1 (long life)
  • ±10% tolerance
  • Rated 100VDC

Voltage Rating SKU 100V C-368-X-100 250V C-368-X-250 400V C-368-X-400
Please Log In to view prices
Capacitor - Vishay BC, 250V, MKT368, Radial Lead
High quality radial capacitors rated at 250V. These MKT368 capacitors are produced by Vishay BC and formerly by Philips. These capacitors are made with metalized polyester film and sealed in epoxy lacquer. Their style and make is similar to the tropical fish capacitors of the 1960s and 70s. Suggested applications include blocking, bypassing, filtering, coupling and energy reservoir applications. Features
  • Polyester film dielectric
  • Vacuum deposited aluminum electrodes
  • Wound mono construction
  • Flame retardant epoxy material (UL-class 94 V-0)
  • Tinned wire radial leads
  • Performance Grade 1 (long life)
  • ±10% tolerance
  • Rated 250VDC

Voltage Rating SKU 100V C-368-X-100 250V C-368-X-250 400V C-368-X-400
Please Log In to view prices
Capacitor - Vishay BC, 400V, MKT368, Radial Lead
High quality radial capacitors rated at 400V. These MKT368 capacitors are produced by Vishay BC and formerly by Philips. These capacitors are made with metalized polyester film and sealed in epoxy lacquer. Their style and make is similar to the tropical fish capacitors of the 1960s and 70s. Suggested applications include blocking, bypassing, filtering, coupling and energy reservoir applications. Features
  • Polyester film dielectric
  • Vacuum deposited aluminum electrodes
  • Wound mono construction
  • Flame retardant epoxy material (UL-class 94 V-0)
  • Tinned wire radial leads
  • Performance Grade 1 (long life)
  • ±10% tolerance
  • Rated 400VDC

    Voltage Rating SKU 100V C-368-X-100 250V C-368-X-250 400V C-368-X-400
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitor - Vishay BC, Aluminum Electrolytic, 021 ASM Series, Axial Lead
    High quality axial-leaded electrolytic capacitors. These 021 ASM 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 ranging from vintage amps by Vox and Marshall to classic fuzz pedals such as the Fuzz Face and Tonebender. Suggested applications include general purpose use, industrial, automotive, audio-video, coupling, decoupling, smoothing, filtering, buffering, portable and mobile equipment. Features
    • Long useful life: 2500 h to 8000 h at 85 °C
    • Miniaturized, high CV-product per unit volume
    • Charge and discharge proof
    • Polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors, non-solid electrolyte
    • Axial leads, cylindrical aluminum case, insulated with a blue sleeve
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitor - Vishay BC, Aluminum Electrolytic, 041, 042, 043 ASH Series, Axial Lead
    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
    • 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
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitor - Vishay BC, Ceramic Disc, D Series, Radial Lead
    High quality radial-leaded ceramic disc capacitors. These D 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 vintage equipment. Suggested applications include general purpose use, temperature compensation, coupling, decoupling, and bypassing. Features
    • 500VDC Rating
    • High capacitance options
    • High reliability
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitor - Vishay Roederstein, 250V, 0.68 µF, MKT1813, Axial Lead
    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)
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitor - Vishay Roederstein, 400V, MKT1813, Axial Lead
    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)
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitor - Vishay Roederstein, 630V, MKT1813, Axial Lead
    High quality axial capacitors rated at 630V. 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)
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitor Clamp - 1" diameter, for vertical mounting
    Clamp for mounting electrolytic can capacitors in vertical position. Supplied with #6-32 screw and nut.
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitor Clamp - 1.375" diameter, for vertical mounting
    Circular clamp for mounting multi-section can capacitors directly to chassis. This clamp is for use with 1 3/8" (1.375") diameter capacitors. Includes one clamp with tightening hardware. Mounting hardware is sold separately.
    • Mounting hole center to center - 1.938"
    • Mounting holes - .188" x .281"
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitor Clamp - 1.5" Diameter, for vertical mounting
    Clamp for mounting electrolytic capacitor cans in vertical position. Supplied with #6-32 screw and nut. 1-½" diameter.
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitor Clamp - Marshall Style, 1.375" Diameter, for Vertical Mounting
    Circular clamp for mounting multi-section can capacitors directly to chassis. This style of clamp closely resembles the clamps used on vintage Marshall amplifiers dating back to the 1960s. This clamp is for use with 1 ⅜" (1.375") diameter capacitors. All hardware is sold separately.
    Please Log In to view prices
    Capacitors - Orange Drop, 600V, Polyester
    Rated for 85°C operation. Polyester film capacitor with radial leads. ± 10% tolerance. Features a long history of proven reliability, a low dissipation factor, excellent stability, and a virtually linear temperature coefficient.
    Please Log In to view prices
    Insulator - 3 Section, for FP Cap, 1.5" Mounting Centers
    Phenolic insulator for mounting FP type can capacitors.
    Please Log In to view prices
    Insulator - 4 Section, for FP can capacitors
    Phenolic insulator for mounting 4 section (1-3/8" diameter) FP type can capacitors.
    Please Log In to view prices
    Mounting Plate - Metal, for 1" Can Capacitor
    Metal plate for mounting FP type can capacitors. Designed for use with three section, 1” capacitors.
    Please Log In to view prices
    Mounting Plate - Metal, for 1.375" Can Capacitor
    Metal plate for mounting 4 section (1-3/8" diameter) FP type can capacitors.
    Please Log In to view prices
    Tool Oil - for Maintenance & Work
    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.
    Please Log In to view prices