Luthier Parts & Tools

Bourns Mini Audio Taper Guitar pots. Mini Carbon Element, Split Shaft, Solder Lugs.

• 17mm Body Diameter
• ¼ watt
• 300° rotation
• ¼" Knurled 18-Spline Split Shaft
• ⅜" Bushing Length
• Tolerance: ±20 %
• Maximum Operating Voltage: 150V
• Series Number: PDB181-GTR

Mod® Electronics Oil Caps are high quality, hand-crafted capacitors that are the perfect choice for guitars, amplifiers, and all audio equipment. Each capacitor is impregnated with mineral oil for a void-free winding providing highly stable capacitance. The capacitor is hermetically sealed in an aluminum casing to ensure a long life. The detailed construction results in a precise capacitance with a tolerance of ±10%. Mod® Oil Caps also feature a red stripe to designate the outside foil.

One of the most rugged and durable switches available for your Gibson Les Paul or similar two pickup guitars.

CTS pots with a shorter ¼” bushing length that is perfect for pickguard mounted pots. These pots reduce the gap between the pickguard and bottom of the knob for a clean, near flush look. The shaft is a fine (24 tooth) knurl. Nut and lock washer are included.
The Series 450G Guitar Potentiometer is the same robust high-quality guitar potentiometer that has become the industry standard for top guitar manufacturers. Featuring reduced shaft wobble, low noise output, and smooth rotational feel, the Series 450G is supplied with standard tin-plated rear cover and solder lug terminals.

Carling mini-toggle switch, DPDT, ideal for phase switching, coil-tapping, series/parallel pickup switching in guitars.

• 0.354" bushing length
• ¼" mounting hole diameter
• Double pole/Double throw (DPDT)
• On-On

Switchcraft Switch Tip for Gibson Pickup Selectors. Threading: 8-32. Replacement for Gibson: PRTK-010

Solid shaft, audio taper. 24mm body diameter, 1/4 watt, 300 degree rotation, 1/4" shaft diameter, solder lugs, 3/8" bushing.

Ceramic disc capacitors rated for up to 2kV, ± 10% tolerance.

Premium two position SPDT mini toggle switches from Gorva Design. The Bascular Mini switches have a medium 7.5mm actuator length. These switches feature silver plated copper contacts. RoHS compliant & lead-free. Mounting hardware included. Details

• 8.89 mm bushing length
• Medium bat
• 2-Position On/On
• ¼" mounting hole diameter
• Single pole/Double throw (SPDT)
• Solder lugs

Features:

• Power Rating: DC9V, 1A
• Contact Resistance: <10mΩ
• Insulation Resistance: 1000MΩ Minimum
• Dielectric Strength: 1000V RMS @ Sea Level
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
• Electrical Life: 40,000 Cycles
• RoHS & Lead-free

3 pole open 1/4" jack, 3 contacts, with washer and nut, panel thickness 3.5 mm, with 0.205" faston tabs

Rubber caps / switch tips for mini toggle switches in a variety of colors. These are made for short sized toggle bats. Available in 11 different colors. See P-HTCAP-X for standard-length caps.

CTS Linear, Long Shaft 3/4 in. bushing, split knurled shaft, 3/8 in. bushing diameter. Great in guitars that have a thicker carved top (ex. Les Paul) where added bushing length is required.

• Body Diameter: 24 mm
• Power Rating ¼” watt
• Bushing Diameter: ⅜" (Threading: 3/8-32)
• Bushing Length: 3/4"
• Shaft Diameter: ¼"
• Shaft Length: ⅜"
• Shaft Material: Brass – Knurled Shaft
• 24 teeth slot and knurled shaft
• Includes (1) Nut and (1) Lock Washer

Standard size slide switches, cadmium plated solder connections. 0.3A 125V, DPDT, 2 Position, On-On. Good for Fender® bright switch. Can be used as a 'bright' switch on Fenders. Screws not included.

Bourns Linear Taper pots. Carbon Element, Split Shaft, Solder Lugs.

• 24mm Body Diameter
• ¼ watt
• 300° rotation
• ¼" Knurled 18-Spline Split Shaft
• ⅜" Bushing Length
• Tolerance: ±20 %
• Maximum Operating Voltage: 250V

Mini Carbon Element, Solid Shaft. Audio. Bourns Mini Guitar pots. These are drop in replacement components. Features:

• Carbon element
• 6mm Solid Shaft
• 3/8" Bushing Width
• 3/8" Bushing Length
• Tolerance: ±20 %
• Power Rating: 0.1 watt
• Maximum Operating Voltage: 150 V
• Bourns Series Number: PDB181-GT

Original, made in USA, 3-48 x 1-¼” machine screws. These premium screws are perfect for mounting humbucker pickups.

Bourns Mini Carbon Element, DPDT Push Pull Switch, Single Audio taper Potentiometer. Split Shaft, Solder Lugs.
This Bourns Guitar Potentiometer with Push-Pull Switch allows the guitarist multiple functions utilizing a single control such as split-coil switching for humbucking pickups or stacked single-coil pickups, active electronics activation, and pickup phase switching.

• 17mm Body Diameter
• 300° rotation
• Power Rating: 0.1 watt
• ¼" Knurled 18-Spline Split Shaft
• DPDT Push-Pull Switch
• ⅜" Bushing Length
• Tolerance: ±20 %
• Maximum Operating Voltage: 150V

Solid tinned copper bus wire. Great for point to point builds, guitar electronics wiring, or any situation where insulated wire is not required. 105°C temperature rating, 600V. Sold by the foot. For 100ft spools, please see S-W428X.

Oak 3 way lever switch for Tele® Standard U.S. size. Fits 1/16" x 1-1/16" slot.1-5/8" center to center screw spacing. 1-3/8" cavity depth. The importance of the “right” feel required by guitarists has resulted in a continually designed and developed lever switch, providing a superior product. For over three decades, these lever switches have been tested and refined to meet the needs and desires of guitar players all over the world. Patented “T” slugs secure solder-lug clips to the stator. Mounting screws included.

Deep thread nut for use with Switchcraft switches. Used on some models of Gibson® guitars and other brands where the threading of the switch isn’t able to protrude through the body enough. Switchcraft toggles come stock with a flat washer and thicker bodied guitars with carved tops or Les Paul guitars with a selector ring require a nut with longer reach. These nuts will attach your switch to the nut through the body with no issues.

• Fits genuine Switchcraft switches
• Available in gold or nickel finish
• Sold individually

Alnico 5 rod magnets with a .187” diameter. These magnets feature a vintage style chamfer and are not magnetized. Great for vintage Strat style pickups and many others.

Premium two position DPDT mini toggle switches from Gorva Design. The Bascular Mini switches have a medium 7.5mm actuator length. These switches feature silver plated copper contacts. RoHS compliant & lead-free. Mounting hardware included. Details

• 8.89 mm bushing length
• Medium bat
• 2-Position On/On
• ¼" mounting hole diameter
• Double pole/Double throw (DPDT)
• Solder lugs

Features:

• Power Rating: DC9V, 1A
• Contact Resistance: <10mΩ
• Insulation Resistance: 1000MΩ Minimum
• Dielectric Strength: 1000V RMS @ Sea Level
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
• Electrical Life: 40,000 Cycles
• RoHS & Lead-free

Whether you need to replace a worn switch or just want to add a little tonal variety to your favorite instrument, Fender® offers this high quality 5-position pickup selector switch. Includes mounting screws, one white and one black switch tip.

Standard fit for most vintage American made tube amps.