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Potentiometer - Bourns, Audio, Solid Shaft, Dual Mini, Push-Pull

Potentiometer - Bourns, Audio, Solid Shaft, Dual Mini, Push-Pull

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Mini Carbon Element, Push Pull Switch, Dual Audio, Solid Shaft. 17 mm body diameter. ¼" watt, 300° rotation. DPDT, 6mm shaft diameter. Solder lugs. ⅜" bushing.

Bourns® Model PDB183-GTR21 Guitar Potentiometer with Push-Pull Switch. Used for Split-Coil Pickup Switching Electric guitar manufacturing is a multi-billion dollar industry with major manufacturers established worldwide. From the introduction of the first mass-produced electric guitar in 1950, guitarists have been mesmerized with advances in technology and the wide array of after- market parts commercially available for guitar upgrades. Specialty products such as Bourns® Model PDB183-GTR21 Guitar Potentiometer with Push-Pull Switch allow the guitarist multiple functions utilizing a single control such as split-coil switching for humbucking (double-pole) pickups or stacked single-coil pickups, active electronics activation, and pickup phase switching. This application note addresses utilization of the PDB183-GTR21 to enable split-coil pickup switching in electric guitar humbucking pickups. Bourns® Model PDB183-GTR21 Guitar Potentiometer with Push-Pull Switch is designed to allow the guitarist switching capability and volume or tone controls with a single 18 mm package size potentiometer. The potentiometer is designed with a single shaft that is used to activate the Double-Pole, Double-Throw (DPDT) switch and to adjust the potentiometer. The DPDT switch can be wired for various switch functions.

Features:

  • Carbon element DPDT push-pull switch
  • 6mm Solid Shaft
  • 3/8" Bushing Width
  • 3/8" Bushing Length
  • Tolerance: ±20 %
  • Power Rating: 0.1 watt
  • Bourns Series Number: PDB183-GTR21
SKU:
R-VB2
Item ID:
003821
Application:
Amp, Guitar
Brand:
Bourns
Electronics:
PotentiometersSplit Knurled ShaftAudio TaperSwitched16mmDual Gang
Resistance:
250k, 500k
Shaft:
Solid
Taper:
Audio
Termination Style:
Solder Lugs/Tabs
Type/Size:
16mm Dual, Switched
RoHS Compliant
Part Numbers
ResistanceOur Part NumberUPC/EANBourns Part Number
250 kΩR-VB2-250KAPPSS609722126076 PDB183-GTR Series
500 kΩR-VB2-500KAPPSS609722126083 PDB183-GTR Series
Product Measurements by Type
Body Depth1.0 in.
Body Diameter0.67 in.
Bushing Length0.38 in.
Power Rating0.1 W
Shaft Diameter6mm
Shaft Length250 kΩ versionR-VB2-250KAPPSS0.338 in.
500 kΩ versionR-VB2-500KAPPSS0.38 in.
Shaft Rotation300°
Tolerance±20%
U.S. Thread Major Diameter0.375 in.
U.S. Thread Pitch32 tpi.
Packaging Information
Packaging Dimensions1.9 in. × 1.1 in. × 0.8 in.
Weight (Packaging)0.037 lbs.
Product Measurements by Item
R-VB2-250KAPPSS - 250 kΩ versionBody Depth1.0 in.
Body Diameter0.67 in.
Bushing Length0.38 in.
Power Rating0.1 W
Shaft Diameter6mm
Shaft Length0.338 in.
Shaft Rotation300°
Tolerance±20%
U.S. Thread Major Diameter0.375 in.
U.S. Thread Pitch32 tpi.
R-VB2-500KAPPSS - 500 kΩ versionBody Depth1.0 in.
Body Diameter0.67 in.
Bushing Length0.38 in.
Power Rating0.1 W
Shaft Diameter6mm
Shaft Length0.38 in.
Shaft Rotation300°
Tolerance±20%
U.S. Thread Major Diameter0.375 in.
U.S. Thread Pitch32 tpi.

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Questions and Answers

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Asked by Anonymous on November 8th, 2016.
Matt H.
November 8th, 2016
Staff Member
No, this is a push-pull dual gang pot. Yes the two rows of terminals are doubles. Basically it can change two separate resistances at once or work in a stereo application.
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Asked by Anonymous on August 21st, 2018.
BradWbr
August 21st, 2018
Staff Member
We can verify that this can be used to change tone caps in a circuit, although we do not provide technical support. We advise you consult a tech to provide advice and suggestions for how one would wire this pot to achieve the desired results.
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Asked by Anonymous on October 26th, 2018.
CurtisG
October 29th, 2018
This potentiometer is DPDT but it is not concentric.
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Asked by rsplayhouse on July 27th, 2019.
BradWbr
July 30th, 2019
Staff Member
There are many different models of a Fender Precision bass, but this shouldn't have a problem fitting in any of them. There may be exceptions to this rule, and if you are still concerned about a proper fit, you can compare the measurements of your bass with those provided in the data sheet above.
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Asked by Anonymous on May 28th, 2020.
MikeT
May 28th, 2020
Staff Member
Bourns does not provide a current rating for the switch. This is likely due to them being designed for guitars which typically use passive electronics.
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5.00 out of 5 based on 1 reviews
- May 27th, 2020
5 out of 5

Ordered this dual-ganged pot to modify a 2015 Marshall JVM 205C amplifier, adding a variable Negative Feedback control to effectively alter it's sound to allow the amp to be more flexible in it's use. After design, I soldered some other choice components on it and it worked as described the first time in the circuit. The pot is a tad scratchy, but works well enough to be a keeper.