The Art of Tone
Bourns 500k Pot Long Shaft - Audio Taper for Guitars
Bourns 500k Pot Long Shaft - Audio Taper for Guitars
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The Bourns 500k Potentiometer Long Knurled Shaft Audio Taper
The Bourns 500k pot long shaft is a premium potentiometer designed to enhance your guitar's tone and performance. Trusted by professionals and hobbyists alike, this audio taper potentiometer is ideal for controlling volume or tone in guitars equipped with humbucker pickups. Its smooth rotation and low torque make it perfect for precise adjustments and effortless swells, even mid-performance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced luthier, this pot delivers exceptional reliability and tonal clarity.
Benefits and Uses
This potentiometer is specifically designed to help you achieve a more dynamic and expressive sound. The audio taper ensures a natural progression in volume or tone changes, mimicking the way humans perceive sound. Its low-friction rotation allows for quick adjustments, giving you greater control over your playing dynamics. It's an excellent choice for players who need a reliable, high-quality pot for their guitar setup.
Key Features
- 500k Ohm resistance: Ideal for humbucker pickups.
- ±20% tolerance: Ensures consistent performance.
- Audio taper: Smooth transitions across the range.
- Long shaft design: Fits guitars with thicker tops or curved designs.
- Includes hardware: Comes with nuts, dress washer, and lock washer for secure installation.
Brief Buying Guide
When selecting the Bourns 500k pot long shaft, ensure your guitar has compatible mounting holes (3/8" diameter) and
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Very loose, easy to accidentally rotate. Don’t feel smooth.
If you're looking for a very loose pot, this is the ticket. But they feel too loose, and you can feel the scratching of the internal contacts. Wish they were somewhat dampened. Anyway, don't buy if you are using for a high end project.
I e used these on several builds, the quality lately has gone down. Not noisy, they just don't stay at one level while playing. Too "loose"
I got these because a person on YouTube said they were smoother that other pots. They do in fact turn a little easier and faster, but they’re not loose, they still hold their setting.
Very well made in the US. The range from closed to open potential is great. Smooth increase and decrease in tone or volume application. Don’t be fooled by look alike s as pots do. CTS or Bourne are the ones to use.