Product Overview
Hot-Molded Solid Core Axial Component for Vintage Tube Audio & Restorations
Condition
New old stock. Unused vintage inventory with clean bodies and straight axial wire leads. Color bands remain clear and legible. Evaluation: Visual inspection only. Function testing not performed.
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Product Overview
This 180-ohm carbon composition resistor features traditional hot-molded construction and axial wire leads. Sourced from vintage new old stock inventory, it provides the characteristic surge endurance and period-correct profile required for servicing legacy tube equipment and classic analog electronics.
Key Features
- Resistance: 180 ohms (180 Ω)
- Tolerance: ±5% (gold tolerance band)
- Color code bands: Brown, gray, brown, gold
- Power rating: 1 watt per manifest (body measures 9.5 mm in length by 3.5 mm in diameter)
- Construction: Hot-molded solid carbon composition
- Termination: Axial wire leads for point-to-point or through-hole assembly
Applications
- Replacing drifted plate or cathode resistors in vintage vacuum tube guitar amplifiers
- Restoring mid-century broadcast consoles, radios, and analog audio gear to period-accurate specifications
- Tuning DIY guitar effect pedals and audio synth filters where carbon composition tone characteristics are preferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the color bands indicate on this resistor?
The four bands are brown (1), gray (8), brown (multiplier of 10), and gold (±5% tolerance), confirming a standard value of 180 ohms.
What are the physical dimensions of the body?
The cylindrical body measures 9.5 mm in length and 3.5 mm in diameter, with axial wire leads extending from both ends.
Why buy individual resistors instead of a bulk surplus lot?
Need more than one? More pieces cost less each - the price-break table on this page shows what each quantity costs.
Buying by the piece lets you order the exact values needed for a restoration or project without storing dozens of extra parts. Shipping is $8 flat rate, free once the order passes $28, and orders leave the Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
A carbon comp resistor delivers the vintage vibe and transient handling modern metal films simply bypass. Solder this into your board and keep classic tone right where it belongs.
