Question about PAB and OD Switches

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ValvElectric
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Question about PAB and OD Switches

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Hey all,
Looking over some of the various layouts again has got me wondering again.
So I know that the OD and PAB switches on the back panel of many ODS's have a few variations in their wiring, so I was wondering what purpose the .1uf 100v caps on #124 serve and why they weren't featured on many of the later amps?

I know I remember seeing this information somewhere but haven't been able to find it again.
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Re: Question about PAB and OD Switches

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I'm pretty sure they are to help with any popping noise when switching. I've never used them and never had a problem.
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Re: Question about PAB and OD Switches

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Thanks!
Thats what I was assuming, but couldn't find confirmation.
Just out of curiosity, was your build based on an ODS that originally had these caps?
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Re: Question about PAB and OD Switches

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Hello, the footswitches also have them.
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