I am preparing to build a Cherry Bomb, but had a question about the gain pot. The original had 10k but this build substitutes the 10k for a c1k. I understand the reason but my question is this. on the original with the 10k you could adjust the tone and volume (on ones with extra volume knob) but leave the gain below the 75% area and get a clean volume boost and tone control. If I use the c1k with the gain turned down is there still a clean area or does it start boosting and breaking up early on the dial?
Thanks,
Mike