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robert clausen
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Thanks Alistair but bare with me. I’m still learning and these questions are probably basic. I’m getting better at reading schematics but I have a ways to go.

The schematic shows where 37 and 38 are but does not assign a value for each respective cap. Since it’s listed first on the parts list can I assume the 37 is the .008 and the 38 the .05. The schematic doesn’t indicate a value. Also the existing .008/.05 cap only has two wires coming from it, one to the tone control/switch, yellow circle on enclosed photo, and the other to a terminal strip. This same lug on the terminal strip also contains the + connection for two of the previously replaced 8 mfd electrolytic caps as well as a wire going to pin 3 of the 2A7 and from there going to the tone control/switch, blue circle on enclosed photo.

All this to say I am still confused as to how to wire in the 37 and 38 caps or how to check when you mention that the common is not ground.

Also does the metalband that circles the cap have any purpose? Is it there just to secure the caps?

I appreciate your patience.