Q regarding Express schematic

[Beez]

On the Express schematic I noticed how big the PI input coupling capacitor is (typically 0.1) and how small the coupling cap between the 2nd & 3rd gain stage is (0.002), it's the opposite to the Blackface Fenders.

Can anyone shed some light on why they think it was done this way?

Thanks

[jjman]

I'd guess that it's because the 3rd stage amplifies and clips in the Express whereas it barely does either in a Fender.

[RobBozic]

So if you had a .02 feeding the 3rd gain stage your thinking it might overload that stage?

[fishy]

If you are referring to C8..... it forms an RC network with R7 and is the primary tuning point for the amp determining the freq roll off.
I think putting too large a value cap in there will push you towards blocking distortion.