The Varitone Circuit Demystified: Scott Sharrard and the Gibson …
WEBOct 1, 2016 · The exact frequency slices taken out at each step vary by company (Gibson or Epiphone) and era (the '70s produced notably different circuits), but the basic idea has always been the same: the Varitone allows for pre-set frequency "scoops" that you can dial in with the flip of a switch.
Please explain the Gibson Varitone switch to me
WEBDec 24, 2017 · It's a notch filter. If you think of a mixing desk with 'swept' mids where you select a frequency then cut or boost it, the varitone is a similar theory: it has five different preset frequencies where that frequency is cut when selected.
Mod Garage: Varitone Wiring, Reloaded and Extended
WEBNov 28, 2014 · Using a Varitone or Varitone variation means switching capacitance. Depending on the switch's design and its location in the circuit, this can result in a loud popping noise in a passive guitar wiring scheme if you switch capacitors.
What does the Varitone control on a Gibson guitar do ... - Guitar World
WEBOct 7, 2023 · For those who missed the previous column, the Varitone is a multi-position tone control that offers six distinctly different EQ settings. It also puts the guitar in stereo, so one needs to use a stereo cable to access the instrument’s wide array of sound possibilities.
The History of the Gibson L-5 | GuitarPlayer
WEBMay 9, 2023 · As the L-5 celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, we take a look back at the evolution of Gibson’s seminal f-hole jazzbox with archtop historian Thomas Van Hoose and examine how this watershed design set benchmarks in guitar building
Gibson es345 owners: Is the varitone useful? | The Gear Page
WEBJan 4, 2021 · OP, to answer your question, the varitone would be the only reason to go for a 345 over a 335, if you're thinking strictly in terms of sound. The remaining differences between the two models are cosmetic. The varitone circuit has undergone countless changes since it was first introduced.
Varitone - InSync - Sweetwater
WEBMar 28, 2006 · Introduced by Gibson in 1959, the Varitone 6-way tone control is a circuit that acts as a notch filter, reducing frequencies at set points along the frequency spectrum. Filtering is achieved by passing the signal through capacitors that effectively remove or reduce specific frequencies.
Gibson's Modern Varitone Circuit and Inductor | The Gear Page
WEBApr 27, 2017 · A nice complete unit is available through deLisle with the right cap values and 100K shunt resistor all on a good compact rotary switch, but the small transformer used (TL218R) is not enough Henrys to provide a tight enough Q value on the target frequencies.
“From its bling to its stereo electronics, Gibson’s ES-355 launched …
WEBDec 14, 2023 · The six-position Varitone provided one bypass setting and five levels of notch filtering for a wide range of preset EQ voicings (Image credit: Tucker Beirne) But a big part of that love for the down-market sibling stems from the ES-355’s overly complex electronics, starting with its stereo wiring.
The Postwar Gibson L-5 by Paul Alcantara
WEBMay 27, 2022 · Gold-plated hardware included a Varitone tailpiece and Kluson Sealfast tuners with plastic buttons (later metal). Other features included large bound f-holes, a 1-11/16-inch nut width, a 25 ½-inch scale length, a wide neck heel and a choice of Sunburst or Natural finishes. The non-cutaway L-5 was discontinued in …
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