What are these electronic components called?

I've never seen these used before what are they?

the components in beige with a centrally positioned black line mainly unmarked on the board

they are links but why in the resistor type package?

Yes i did say they were links

what are they called and why in a resistor type package

Basically they're 0R resistors, used in this instance as links. The black band 'follows 'the standard resistor band coding, black signifying zero.

The resistor type package is probably used so that it can be auto-inserted by machine. A simple wire link couldn't be handled that way and would need hand insertion.

Brian

Zero Ohm Links

http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Zero-ohm_link

well i'll be blowed i.ve never seen those before on any item of equipment i've repaired

thanks

Very commonly used...

Brian

You also get them in Surface Mount.

regards Martin

I've never seen ones like that before, 0R SMT resistors yes, but not ceramic package.

Presumably it simplified manual assembly.

Much more interesting is what it comes from Are you a bass player, Ian?

Neil

Here's my bass amp...

Yes neil it comes from that

I try to play but better with banjo

Ian

I have just ordered some for my stock £1.25 for 50 delivered !!

I have an ancient Laney Pro-Bass head with two 2x12 cabs and a tweeter box (because they were easier to carry up fire escapes than a 1x15 bigger than and heavy as a washing machine). Last year I got an orange Crush 20 practice amp, which is nice

Neil