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K40Y-9 0.022uF 400V 10% PIO (Paper in Oil) Capacitors

Made in USSR by 1990s. New, old stock.

Lot of 4 pieces

Legendary Soviet paper-in-oil tone cap – the most sought-after value for guitars and audio amp! 

This is are high quality Soviet PIO capacitors K40Y-9 made for military. Delivers warm, vintage tone with clarity and depth.This rare 0.022μF value is the standard for tone circuits and hardest to find among K40Y-9 caps. Perfect for Gibson (Les Paul, SG), Fender (Strat, Tele), PRS, Epiphone, and other humbucker-equipped models. Used by tone purists as a direct upgrade or replacement in high-end builds.

Version of similar construction and performance as a Vitamin Q, but unlike most Vitamin Q's, the PIO have smaller dimentions, and provide neutral, smooth mids and highs, with an extended but flat high frequency response, and no loss whatsoever in the bass frequencies.

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RED BODY       

   Special Issue for all-climatic application. For using on raised temperatures and high humidity condition.


Diameter - 8mm           Body length - 21mm

The K40Y-9 are high quality PIO capacitors made for military. The conductor is made of aluminum foil and thedielectric is oil saturated paper, glass sealed in a metal body. These capacitors provide excellent sonic characteristics, high tolerance is kept within a wide temperature range. 

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