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525k Pot Short Shaft - Premium CTS Potentiometer

525k Pot Short Shaft - Premium CTS Potentiometer

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Premium Upgrade for Your Guitar's Electronics

Looking for a premium upgrade for your guitar's electronics? Our 525k pot short shaft CTS potentiometer is designed to deliver exceptional tone and reliability. Manufactured by CTS and custom-spec’d by TAOT, these pots are based on the high-quality 450G series but feature a unique 525k resistance value. This provides a slight boost to your humbuckers' output, enhancing clarity and high-end sparkle.

Exceptional Performance and Design

These pots are built with ±10% tolerance, meaning their resistance values range from ~475k to ~575k, ensuring consistent performance compared to standard 500k pots with a wider 20% tolerance. With an audio taper design, they offer smooth volume and tone adjustments that mimic natural sound perception—perfect for both tone and volume controls.

Key Features

  • 525k Ohm resistance: Ideal for humbucker pickups, adding extra clarity and brightness.
  • Audio taper: Ensures smooth transitions across the control range.
  • ±10% tolerance: Delivers consistent tone without extreme variances.
  • Standard friction rotation: Keeps settings stable during performances.
  • Crystal clear stamping: Know exactly what a pot is, at a glance.

Physical Compatibility

This pot is physically optimized for various guitars:

  • Short shaft (3/8" brass bushing): Fits thinner top woods like SGs, Strats, Teles, and some Les Pauls.
  • Split knurled shaft (24-tooth): Compatible with standard US knobs (import knobs won’t fit).
  • Includes all necessary hardware: 2 nuts, a dress washer, and a lock washer.

Important Notes Before Purchasing

Before purchasing, ensure your guitar has compatible mounting holes (3/8" diameter). Import guitars typically require reaming to fit these pots. The slightly taller bushing height also enhances compatibility across different models.

Upgrade your setup today with the TAOT custom-spec’d 525k pot short shaft, designed for tone enthusiasts who demand the best from their gear!

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