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CTS 500k Potentiometer for Guitar - Short Split Shaft, Audio Taper, 20% Tolerance

CTS 500k Potentiometer for Guitar - Short Split Shaft, Audio Taper, 20% Tolerance

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Upgrade Your Guitar’s Tone and Performance

These pots are from CTS's exceptionally high quality 450G series potentiometers made specifically for guitars. These audio taper pots are suitable for both tone and volume controls.


Key Features


500k Ohm (Ω) resistance - The gold standard for humbucker pickups.

±20% Tolerance - Most pots will fall within a value close to 500k.

Audio Taper - Mimics how humans perceive sound for a smooth transition throughout the entire range of motion.

Standard friction rotation - Ensures your settings stay put for enduring an active performance onstage or making smaller, gentler adjustments.


Physical Fit


Split, 24-tooth, Fine knurled, .236" (6mm) diameter shaft - Standard fit for US knobs. Import knobs will not fit!

Short Shaft 3/8" (9.5mm) length brass bushing - Will fit all control plate setups and thinner top woods (Teles, Strats, SGs, some thinner Les Pauls)

Each pot comes with hardware - 2 nuts, a dress washer, and lock washer. Everything you need to get the perfect, secure fit!

Compatible Mounting Hole - Requires 3/8" (9.5mm) diameter mounting hole.


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