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product_id: 59461972
title: "Orange Drop Capacitors .047uf / 400v, 716P Series, Tone Capacitor for Electric Guitar & Bass, Pack of 2"
brand: "orange drop"
price: "$21"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Orange Drop"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/59461972-orange-drop-capacitors-047uf-400v-716p-series-tone-capacitor-electric
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 400V max voltage for reliable performance .047uf precision for perfect tone sculpting Compact 716P design fits most guitar cavities Orange Drop Capacitors .047uf / 400v, 716P Series, Tone Capacitor for Electric Guitar & Bass, Pack of 2

**Brand:** orange drop
**Price:** $21
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound — don’t let your tone be basic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Orange Drop Capacitors .047uf / 400v, 716P Series, Tone Capacitor for Electric Guitar & Bass, Pack of 2 by orange drop
- **How much does it cost?** $21 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/59461972-orange-drop-capacitors-047uf-400v-716p-series-tone-capacitor-electric)

## Best For

- orange drop enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted orange drop brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fits Like a Glove:** Slim pressed 716P series design slides into tight control cavities without hassle.
- • **Trusted by Pros Worldwide:** Orange Drop capacitors are the go-to standard for guitarists seeking flawless tone control.
- • **Built to Bend, Built to Last:** Tinned copper-clad steel leads offer flexible installation and long-lasting durability.
- • **Tame Harsh Highs Effortlessly:** .047uf value smooths out shrill treble while boosting rich mids for that iconic vintage vibe.
- • **Master Your Tone with Precision:** ±5% capacitance tolerance ensures consistent, studio-grade sound every time.

## Overview

Orange Drop .047uf / 400V 716P Series capacitors deliver premium, stable tone control for electric guitars and basses. With tight ±5% tolerance and a compact design, these capacitors tame harsh highs and enhance mids, fitting easily into most guitar control cavities. Trusted by professionals, they feature durable tinned copper-clad steel leads for flexible, reliable installation.

## Description

desertcart.com: Orange Drop Capacitors .047uf / 400v, 716P Series, Tone Capacitor for Electric Guitar & Bass, Pack of 2 : Musical Instruments

Review: Worked perfectly - these are very big, bigger than I thought they'd be but not a big deal just make sure you have room lol great caps tho
Review: Just What I Needed - Using these for a Strat restoration. They worked great.

## Features

- Strong Treble Control: .047uf capacitors tame the harshest highs of both single-coil and humbucker setups and give a resonant boost to your mids.
- Premium quality: With ±5% capacitance tolerance, you're assured excellent stability and precise performance from every capacitor.
- Compact: The 716P Series' pressed design allows it to fit into most guitar control compartments, making it an ideal choice for guitar upgrades.
- Proven Construction: Tinned copper-clad steel leads provide strong bendability to adjust to any setup.
- Trusted Name in Tone: Orange Drops are the standard for controlling your tone and perfecting the sound you're looking for.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B077BWW17K |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,225 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #8 in Electric Guitar Electronics |
| Capacitance Tolerance | 5 |
| Date First Available | January 17, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.282 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. |
| Maximum Voltage | 400 Volts |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole Mount |
| Package Dimensions | 2.95 x 2.64 x 0.28 inches |
| UPC | 691852992331 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Orange Drop
- **Capacitance:** 0.05 Microfarad
- **Material:** Polypropylene
- **Operating Voltage:** 400 Volts
- **Shape:** Round

## Images

![Orange Drop Capacitors .047uf / 400v, 716P Series, Tone Capacitor for Electric Guitar & Bass, Pack of 2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RtEL8rodL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the dV/dt rating?**
A: I knew my college calculus would come in handy SOMEDAY. This rating is how a Cap stores & releases a charge (the definition of capacitance is the ability to store a charge). So, dV/dt is "delta Voltage over delta time". Delta means "the change in". The forward slash is read a lot of different ways, but they all mean the same thing. It could be divided by or 'over' or per.  The change in Voltage divided by the change in time.

In capacitance that's going to look something like 20V/mS (20Volts per millisecond). I just made up the number. I have no idea how fast these guy do their thing. I'm mostly concerned with how they sound in my guitar. I usually remove the tone controls anyway & just have a volume control & if I'm using a humbucker, I wire in a coil tap/splitter. I think I bought these to replace the 10 cent caps that Gibson put in my $4000 Les Paul. I swapped out both pickups for a pair of over wound humbuckers, put in 2 500kΩ push/push pots as volume pots to replace those ridiculous push/pull pots & one these big ol' orange gumballs for tone on each pickup. I left the original 500kΩ tone pots in there, but if I had it to do over (& I still may), I would swap out the 500kΩ tone pots for 250kΩ pots. They seem to work for me.  

Oh darn. I should have started this as "Four Score and seven years ago...." or "I was born in a log cabin..." Sorry for ramblin. I hope in the 20,000 words here, there's something that answers your question & maybe provides a little better understanding for what you want to use these for & maybe some encouragement. It's just WAY too expensive to have somebody else work on your guitar. It can be a lot of fun doing your own work & quite satisfying to hear the results of your work.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked perfectly
*by J***T on October 18, 2025*

these are very big, bigger than I thought they'd be but not a big deal just make sure you have room lol great caps tho

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just What I Needed
*by S***N on November 28, 2025*

Using these for a Strat restoration. They worked great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good capacitors!
*by J***. on December 20, 2025*

I used these big orange drops for tone control on a bass. There's a reason these beefy caps are favored in tone circuits ... they work! It feels like these produce sensible tone changes in response to turning the tone knobs, and they do it without muddying up the sound. They are quite large, though, so make sure you have room for them.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-11*