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.
![<span class="fractiontitle">Potentiometer - CTS, Audio, Knurled Shaft, ⅜" Bushing</span> R-VC-KA-SP](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vc1ma-sp.png?itok=FmoMF_s9)
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
$5.45
![Potentiometer - Bourns, Audio, Knurled Shaft R-VB-SP](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vb-250ka-sp_copy_0.png?itok=yxnrF7zL)
Bourns Audio Taper Potentiometer. 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
![<span class="fractiontitle">Potentiometer - CTS, Audio, Knurled Shaft, ¾" Bushing</span> R-VCXA-SP-L](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vc250ka-sp-l_main1.png?itok=MI07abiJ)
CTS Audio, 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"
- Tolerance: 20%
- Shaft Material: Brass – Knurled Shaft
- 24 teeth slot and knurled shaft
- Includes (1) Nut and (1) Lock Washer
$5.65
![<span class="fractiontitle">Potentiometer - CTS, Linear, Knurled Shaft, ⅜" Bushing</span> R-VC-KL-SP](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vc250ka-mk_0.png?itok=CMw3M-UO)
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
$5.45
![Potentiometer - Bourns, Audio, Knurled Shaft, Mini R-VBM](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vbm-500ka.png?itok=BWSlmEr3)
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
$3.05
![<span class="fractiontitle">Potentiometer - CTS, Audio, Knurled Shaft, ¼" Bushing</span> R-VCXA-SP14](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vc1ma-sp14_1.png?itok=h7_q_fjQ)
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.
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.
$5.45
![Potentiometer - Bourns, Audio, Solid Shaft, 24mm R-VB-A](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vb-500ka1.png?itok=qBlh3B7a)
Solid shaft, audio taper. 24mm body diameter, 1/4 watt, 300 degree rotation, 1/4" shaft diameter, solder lugs, 3/8" bushing.
$2.95
![<span class="fractiontitle">Potentiometer - CTS, Linear, Knurled Shaft, ¾" Bushing</span> R-VCXL-SP-L](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vc250kl-sp-l_main1_1.png?itok=Uzupzj9R)
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
$5.45
![Potentiometer - Bourns, Audio, Knurled Shaft, Push-Pull, Mini R-VB-PPSP](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vb-500ka-ppsp.png?itok=DpuhvrWR)
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.
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
Starting at $7.95
![Potentiometer - Bourns, Audio, Solid Shaft, Mini R-VBM-SS](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vbm-500ka-ss.png?itok=1YDj1cud)
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
$2.65
![Potentiometer - Bourns, Linear, Knurled Shaft R-VB-L-SP](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vb-250ka-sp_copy.png?itok=EDWgZR6W)
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, Audio, Knurled Shaft, 16mm R-VAMXA](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vam500ka.png?itok=B8bG3OE8)
Miniature Alpha pot for guitars. Audio taper.
$1.60
![Potentiometer - Bourns, Dual MN Taper, Knurled Shaft R-VBM2](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vbm2-250km-sp_0.png?itok=Bri2tC4Q)
Dual MN taper blend-balance with center detent. Split shaft. 17 mm body diameter. ¼" watt, 300° rotation. ¼" shaft diameter. Solder lugs. 3/8" bushing.
$2.79
![Potentiometer - Bourns, Linear, Solid Shaft R-VB-L](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vb-25kl.png?itok=CBsf0kx5)
Solid shaft, linear. 24 mm body diameter. ¼" watt, 300° rotation. ¼" shaft diameter. Solder lugs. 3/8" bushing.
Starting at $2.65
![Potentiometer - Dunlop, Super Pot, Split Shaft R-VDSP](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vdsp250k_main1_0.png?itok=YPpJh-Oo)
The Super Pots from Dunlop are high quality, high performance, volume and tone pots designed and built to last a lifetime. These pots are resistant to dust and corrosion so they will provide smooth performance without the noise and scratchiness associated with normal run of the mill pots. Dunlop tested these pots past the 7 million turn mark. With results like that, these may be the last pots you ever have to put in your instrument.
- Audio taper
- 24-knurl split shaft
- Proprietary technology
- Resistant to dust and corrosion
$13.95
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, Knurled Shaft, DPDT, 7mm Bushing R-VPP-XA-SPLIT](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vpp-250ka_1.png?itok=p1jcvRdX)
Push pull Solder Lug, 7mm bushing, DPDT, ¼" shaft, audio.
$3.30
![Potentiometer - Bourns, Audio, Solid Shaft, Dual Mini, Push-Pull R-VB2](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vb2-500kappss.png?itok=1-Uhx01V)
Mini Carbon Element, Push Pull Switch, Dual Audio, Solid Shaft. 17 mm body diameter. 1/4" watt, 300° rotation. DPDT, 6mm shaft diameter. Solder lugs. 3/8" 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.
$7.95
![Potentiometer - Bourns, Dual MN Taper, Solid Shaft, 500kΩ R-VBM2-500KM-SS](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vbm2-250km-ss.png?itok=tuD9S-Oe)
Dual MN taper blend-balance with center detent. Solid shaft. 17 mm body diameter. ¼ watt, 300° rotation. 6mm shaft diameter. Solder lugs. 3/8" bushing.
$2.50
![Potentiometer - 500kΩ, Linear, Knurled Shaft, DPDT, Push-Push R-VPSH-500KL](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vpsh-500kl_main2.png?itok=QYQoYgW1)
Potentiometer - 500K, Linear, Knurled Shaft, DPDT, Push-Push
- DPDT Push-Push switch
- ¼" split knurled shaft
- Linear taper
- 3/8-32 threads
- 16mm body diameter (widest point on switch body 17.8mm)
- .40" bushing length
- 38"-.52" shaft length.
$10.95
![Potentiometer - Fender®, 250kΩ, Audio, Knurled Shaft R-VXK-SP](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-v250k-sp.png?itok=ct1c20cd)
250K ohm, audio taper. for most Stratocasters and Telecasters. Original guitar hardware. CTS manufactured, includes capacitor. Comes in Fender ® packaging.
$6.95
![Potentiometer - AxLabs, Audio, Knurled Shaft, Dish Back, ⅜” Bushing R-VALXA-SP](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/axlabs-medium-split-shaft_2.png?itok=qj6DsIN0)
High quality potentiometers from AxLabs. These audio taper pots feature a ⅜” bushing and coarse (T18) knurled shaft. The dish back style matches the construction of many vintage guitars. Unlike any other potentiometers on the market, AxLabs pots were specifically designed for electric guitars, utilizing years of painstaking attention to detail in the industry. AxLabs potentiometers feature machined brass shaft sleeves and are lubricated with 3 different types of grease used in specific areas of the moving parts for ultra-smooth rotation. Shafts are then reinforced with a retainer ring positioned for strength and to reduce friction.
$8.49
![<span class="fractiontitle">Potentiometer - Bourns, Audio, Knurled Shaft, ⅜" Bushing</span> R-VB-CPSP](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vb-500ka-cpsp.png?itok=IBWft4xk)
Bourns Audio Potentiometer, Vintage Premium, Conductive Polymer, Solder Lugs
- 0.625" W x 0.377" L x 0.625" D
- 300° rotation
- Power Rating: ¼ watt
- Tolerance: 10 %
- ¼" Fine Knurled Split Shaft
- ⅜" Bushing Length
- J Hooks
- Specifically designed for vintage guitars
- Very Low Noise
Starting at $17.49
![Potentiometer - AxLabs, Audio, Knurled Shaft, Dish Back, ¼” Bushing R-VALXA-SP14](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/axlabs-short-split-shaft_2.png?itok=bI2nafmP)
High quality potentiometers from AxLabs. These audio taper pots feature a ¼” bushing and coarse (T18) knurled shaft. The dish back style matches the construction of many vintage guitars. Unlike any other potentiometers on the market, AxLabs pots were specifically designed for electric guitars, utilizing years of painstaking attention to detail in the industry. AxLabs potentiometers feature machined brass shaft sleeves and are lubricated with 3 different types of grease used in specific areas of the moving parts for ultra-smooth rotation. Shafts are then reinforced with a retainer ring positioned for strength and to reduce friction.
$8.49
![Potentiometer - Fender®, S-1, Knurled Shaft, 4PDT R-VX-S1](https://www.tubesandmore.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-v250k-s1_main_0.png?itok=-H6dsfH-)
The Fender® S-1™ switched pot is a stealthy way to mod a strat without drilling any extra holes. The switch can be configured for almost any configuration with its four double-throw poles. S-1™ pots use a 3/8” bushing.
$24.95