Potentiometers
Potentiometers are used to control volume and tone. A potentiometer is a three-terminal resistor with a sliding or rotating contact that forms an adjustable voltage divider.Check out our Tech Corder articles on pots, including Potentiometer Types.
Potentiometer - Song Huei, Linear, 9mm, Tall
Linear taper, vertical mount, Song Huei pots with a 6mm shaft. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, modular synthesizers, and other projects where space is limited. The knurled shaft features a painted indicator line so no knob is required. These tall versions have a 17mm shaft length and a total height of 25mm. For audio taper versions, see R-VSHL-AX. For center notched linear taper versions, see R-VSHL-BX-CN.
Potentiometer - 10% Tolerance, Linear, ⅜" Bushing
24mm, solder lug potentiometers with 10% resistance tolerance. These ⅜” bushing pots have a linear taper and the solid shaft fits 6.35mm (¼”) knobs. For audio taper versions, see R-V38-10TOL-XA.
$2.95
Potentiometer - Song Huei, Center Notched, Linear, 9mm, Tall
Linear taper, vertical mount, Song Huei pots with a 6mm shaft and a notched center position sometimes called a center detent. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, modular synthesizers, and other projects where space is limited. The knurled shaft features a painted indicator line so no knob is required. These tall versions have a 17mm shaft length and a total height of 25mm. For audio taper versions, see R-VSHL-AX. For standard linear taper versions, see R-VSHL-BX.
Potentiometer - CTS, Linear, Solid Shaft
CTS Linear potentiometer,1/4 in. bushing length, solid shaft, 3/8 in. bushing diameter.
- Body Diameter: 24 mm
- Power Rating ⅓ watt
- Bushing Diameter: ⅜" (Threading: 3/8-32)
- Bushing Length: ¼"
- Shaft Diameter: ¼"
- Shaft Length: ⅜"
- Shaft Material: Aluminum - Solid Shaft
- Includes (1) Nut and (1) Lock Washer
$3.60
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, ⅜" Bushing
Standard fit for most vintage American made tube amps.
$1.70
Potentiometer - CTS, 10K, Linear, Bias Trimmer, Screw
CTS 10K linear bias potentiometer. This panel mount trimpot is used in many Fender® amplifiers.
Please note: This potentiometer does not include the washer and nut. If you would like to purchase the washer and nut, see our part number R-VNUT-38
Please note: This potentiometer does not include the washer and nut. If you would like to purchase the washer and nut, see our part number R-VNUT-38
$2.95
Potentiometer - CTS, Linear, Knurled Shaft, ⅜" Bushing
The 24mm body knurled shaft potentiometer features a 1/3 watt rating and a 3/8" bushing. 24 teeth slot and knurled shaft.
Includes:
Includes:
- 1 nut
- 1 lock washer
Starting at $4.25
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Vertical
Linear taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, Solid Shaft, Long PC Lead, 16mm
Alpha Mini Pots with solid shaft and long PC mount terminals.
- Threading: M7 x 0.75
- Distance between terminals: 5 mm (0.197”)
- Lead Depth from Panel: 10.7 mm + 5 mm (0.421” + 0.197”)
- Lead Distance from shaft center: 16 mm (0.630”)
- Lead Thickness: 0.5 mm (0.020”)
$1.10
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, Dual
24 mm carbon composition. 300° rotation. ½" watt, 500VDC rating. Linear taper. ¼" diameter shaft.
$2.85
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, Solid Shaft
24 mm carbon composition. 300° rotation. ½" watt, 500VDC rating. Linear taper.
$1.55
Potentiometer - Tocos, RV24, Linear, 10%, 6mm Shaft
Tokyo Cosmos aka TOCOS is known worldwide for their high quality potentiometers. The RV24 Series is a 24mm military-style carbon element potentiometer with a tolerance of 10%. The RV24 Series has been praised by both guitar and hifi amp builders for their performance and reliability. If you are looking for a top quality pot with a great feel, look no further than Tocos. Each linear taper potentiometer includes a nut, flush washer, and lock washer.
- 24mm diameter, single-turn potentiometers
- Carbon film element
- Metal shaft and bushing
- Panel mount
- Ear-lug solder terminals
- 6mm diameter slotted-end solid shaft
- 10mm bushing length
- 10mm shaft length (extended past bushing)
- Linear Taper
$7.95
Trimmer - Bourns, 3296Y, Multiturn, Top Adjust, PCB Mount
High-quality Bourns 3296Y trimpots. These sealed cermet trimmers have 25 turns for precision setting. ±10% tolerance.
$1.65
Potentiometer - Bourns, Linear, Knurled Shaft
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
Starting at $2.50
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, PC Mount, for Marshall
Linear. 24mm.
If additional nuts are needed, please see part number R-VM-NUT-2
If additional nuts are needed, please see part number R-VM-NUT-2
$2.95
Potentiometer - Bourns, Linear, Solid Shaft
Solid shaft, linear. 24 mm body diameter. ¼" watt, 300° rotation. ¼" shaft diameter. Solder lugs. 3/8" bushing.
Starting at $2.60
Potentiometer - Peavey, Linear, Mini, Bracket
Linear snap-in style pot with bracket, PC mount, 17 mm body diameter, 7 mm bushing diameter (M7 x 0.75), 5 mm split knurled shaft. Mounting hardware not included.
Starting at $2.50
Potentiometer - Tocos, RV24, Audio, 10%, 6mm Shaft
Tokyo Cosmos aka TOCOS is known worldwide for their high quality potentiometers. The RV24 Series is a 24mm military-style carbon element potentiometer with a tolerance of 10%. The RV24 Series has been praised by both guitar and hifi amp builders for their performance and reliability. If you are looking for a top quality pot with a great feel, look no further than Tocos. Each audio taper potentiometer includes a nut, flush washer, and lock washer.
- 24mm diameter, single-turn potentiometers
- Carbon film element
- Metal shaft and bushing
- Panel mount
- Ear-lug solder terminals
- 6mm diameter slotted-end solid shaft
- 10mm bushing length
- 10mm shaft length (extended past bushing)
- Audio Taper
$7.95
Potentiometer - Fender, Linear, for Blues Junior
Genuine Fender® replacement potentiometers with linear tapers for Blues Junior models.
For audio taper pots for the BLues Junior, please see R-VBJ-XA.
- 25 kΩ - Middle tone control
- 50 kΩ - Reverb / Master Volume
- 250 kΩ - Bass tone control
For audio taper pots for the BLues Junior, please see R-VBJ-XA.
Starting at $3.50
Potentiometer - CTS, Linear, Knurled Shaft, ¾" Bushing
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
$4.95
Potentiometer - 100Ω, Linear, Knurled, 5W, Wirewound, 24mm
5 Watt wirewound, 100 Linear, 3/8" bushing, split shaft.
$3.85
Potentiometer - Bourns, Linear, Knurled Shaft, Mini
Bourns Mini Linear 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: 200V
Starting at $2.80
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Right Angle
Linear taper, right angle, Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.