The Art of Tone
CTS 500k Pot Split Shaft - Custom Audio Taper Guitar Pots
CTS 500k Pot Split Shaft - Custom Audio Taper Guitar Pots
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Upgrade Your Guitar’s Tone and Performance
Looking to upgrade your guitar’s tone and performance? Our CTS 500k pot split shaft potentiometers are the perfect choice for serious players and builders. These custom pots are designed with precision and reliability in mind, making them ideal for both tone and volume controls in electric guitars. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional luthier, these pots deliver consistent, high-quality performance.
Key Features
- 500k Ohm resistance: The gold standard for humbucker pickups, ensuring clarity and warmth in your tone.
- ±10% Tolerance: Guarantees precise performance so you can achieve the exact sound you’re after.
- Audio Taper: Provides smooth volume and tone transitions, mimicking natural human hearing.
- Crystal Clear Stamping: Easily identify resistance and taper without needing additional tools or reference charts.
- Standard Friction Rotation: Keeps your settings secure during performances or adjustments.
Physical Fit
These pots feature a split, 24-tooth fine-knurled shaft (.236" diameter) that fits standard US knobs (not import knobs). The short shaft (3/8" solid brass bushing) is perfect for control plate setups and thinner top woods, including Telecasters, Stratocasters, SGs, and thinner Les Paul models.
Each pot includes installation hardware: two nuts, a dress washer, and a lock washer for a secure fit. They require a 3/8" (9.5mm) diameter mounting hole for proper installation.
Before Purchasing
Ensure your guitar has compatible mounting holes; import guitars may require reaming or drilling to fit these pots. Note that the short shaft design is slightly taller than some 1/4" bushing pots, adding versatility for various guitar models. An extra hex nut is included to help you adjust the height during installation.
Upgrade your guitar today with these premium custom pots!
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high quality product, will buy again
Great potentiometers!
Have not installed yet but very happy with art of tones fast shipping
TAOT is the place to get top quality name brand guitar electronics at discount prices. The shipping rate are low and there's a free shipping perk for purchases over $60. Shipping is fast and well packed to your door.
As Ahnald would say....."Ill be back" for more guitar parts for my guitar repair needs
TAOT asked for review, so here it is. The 500K CTS pots that TAOT sells are great. They have very smooth torque--not loose, not binding--and the traditional flat backs that leave lots of room for soldering. However, the 250k TAOT CTS pots are not as nice. Don't ask me why, but the 250k don't have flat backs and their turning is not as smooth. Both 250 & 500 have the nice brass construction but the 500k pots are nicer.