CTS TAOT Custom 500K long/split, knurled shaft, audio taper potentiometer. We're are pleased to offer our own custom branded pots manufactured by CTS. These 450S custom series pots are identical in construction to CTS's high quality 450G series pots made specifically for guitars. These audio taper pots are suitable for both tone and volume controls.. Some of the features of these pots include: 500K Ohms/10% Tolerance Audio Taper Bakelite base plate Solid brass c-clip reinforced shaft Solid brass bushing 3/8-32 US thread 3/4" (long shaft) bushing height Split, fine 24-tooth knurled shaft 1/4" diameter shaft Pot comes with hardware - two nuts, dress washer and lock washer Requires 3/8" diameter mounting hole Pot is manufactured and branded by CTS specifically for The Art Of Tone (TAOT), Part # 450S500KXL TAOT. Premium quality components at a reasonable price. Note: 1. If you are uncertain whether your guitar uses short (3/8") or long (3/4") shaft pots, as a general rule this pot will fit most USA-made Gibson Les Paul's manufactured after 1977 excluding historic reissues, but please double check before you order. 2. Make sure to pinch the tip of the shaft before you try fitting a knob, this will avoid getting knobs stuck before you install the pot. If you've ever had that happen...
