Welcome to our CTS pots collection. If you want better guitar tone, you're in the right place! CTS potentiometers are high quality and reliable. This makes them a great choice for discerning guitarists and builders.
CTS pots are precision variable resistors. They control volume and tone in electric guitars. Our selection features a wide range of CTS potmeter options, including custom-spec'd TAOT models. Specified at tight tolerances, with high quality brass shafts for long lasting durability and clearly stamped for easy reading without needing to meter the pot.
The benefits of using CTS pots in your guitar are significant:
- Improved tonal control; dial in the the warmth or brightness of your tone
- Superior tonal clarity and responsiveness
- Reduced noise and improved signal integrity
- Smooth, consistent rotation for precise adjustments
- Exceptional durability for long-lasting performance
CTS potentiometers solve common pain points for guitarists. Things like scratchy volume controls, inconsistent tone shaping, and premature wear. They provide a noticeable upgrade over stock components in many guitars.
Our CTS pots collection includes a variety of options:
- Values: 250K, 300K, 500K, 525K, and 1 Meg
- Shaft types: Short/long, solid/split, and knurled options
- Special features: Push-pull pots for coil-splitting and other mods
- Tolerances: Tight 10% and 5% tolerances for accurate to spec tone
Whether you're a beginner replacing your first pot or a professional working on a custom build, our selection of CTS pots are the way to go.
When choosing a CTS pot for your guitar, consider these potentiometer selection tips:
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Resistance Value: Pair pot resistance to your pickups. 250K pots are common for single-coils, 500K pots are common for humbuckers. Keep in mind higher values retain more highs.
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Tolerance: Opt for a tight tolerance, such as 10%, to ensure the potentiometer's resistance is close to its rated value.
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Knob compatibility: Ensure knobs and pots fit each other to avoid damage when installed.
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Shaft length: Long shaft pots for wide bodies (e.g., Les Paul), short shaft pots for slimmer bodies (e.g., Tele, Strat).
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Pot shaft diameter: Check fit with guitar body holes. Metric guitars have smaller holes than American-made guitars.
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Taper: Audio taper is preferred for volume and tone controls. Its output closely matches how the human ear perceives sound.
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Special features: Consider push-pull pots if you want added tonal capabilities like coil splitting or phase switching.
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Brand reputation: Buying from respected brand names like TAOT, CTS and Bourns ensures you get top quality.
Ready to upgrade your guitar's tone control? Browse our extensive selection of CTS pots today. We're confident we have the perfect CTS potentiometer for your needs. Don't settle for subpar components. Shop now and experience the precision and quality of CTS pots in your guitar!
