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 - Alpha, Reverse Audio, 9mm, Vertical, 50KΩ
Reverse audio taper (antilog), vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter. These 9mm pots are poplar in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.
$1.90
Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, Solid Shaft
24 mm carbon composition. 300° rotation.1/4W, 500VDC rating. Audio taper. ¼" diameter shaft.
$1.55
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, Solid Shaft
24 mm carbon composition. 300° rotation. ½" watt, 500VDC rating. Linear taper.
$1.55
Potentiometer - Fender, Linear, for Blues Junior
Genuine Fender® replacement potentiometers with linear tapers for Blues Junior models.
  • 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, 50kΩ, Reverse Audio, Solid Shaft
CTS reverse audio potentiometer, 50K.
  • 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
$4.95
Potentiometer - Peavey, 50kΩ, Linear, Slide, 45mm travel
50 kΩ linear slide potentiometer by Peavey. Travel length is 45 mm
$3.75
Potentiometer - Peavey, 50K, Linear, Switch
50K Linear, with push/pull switch. Mounting hardware not included.
$12.95
Potentiometer - Peavey, 50K, Linear, Wire Wound, 30 Detents
50K Linear, wire wound, XL shaft. 30 detents evenly-spaced throughout its rotation. Mounting hardware not included.
$4.95
Potentiometer - Peavey, Linear, Spider
Peavey Linear Potentiometer, Spider-Style PC Mount Terminals. Knurled, split shaft.
$4.95
Potentiometer - Song Huei, Audio, 9mm, Tall
Audio 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 linear taper versions, see R-VSHL-BX. For center notched, linear taper versions, see R-VSHL-BX-CN.
$0.95
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.
$0.95
Potentiometer - Audio, D Shaft, 16mm, Snap-In, Bracket
Audio. 16mm body size (mini type) Snap-In pot with mounting bracket. D-Shaft ¼", ½" length shaft. 7mm bushing, ¼" bushing length. PC Mount. Nut and washer included
$1.40
Potentiometer - Reverse Audio, D Shaft, 16mm, Snap-In, Bracket
Reverse Audio (30C). 16mm body size (mini type) Snap-In pot with mounting bracket. D-Shaft ¼", ½" length shaft. 7mm bushing, ¼" bushing length. PC Mount. Nut and washer included.
$1.40
Potentiometer - Reverse Audio, Solid Shaft, 16mm, Snap-In
Reverse Audio (30C). 16mm body size (mini type) Snap-In pot with mounting bracket. Solid Shaft ¼", ⅜" length shaft. 8mm bushing, ¼" bushing length. PC Mount. Nut and washer included.
$1.79
Potentiometer - Linear, D Shaft, 16mm, Snap-In, Bracket
Linear. 16mm body size (mini type) Snap-In pot with mounting bracket. D-Shaft ¼", ½" length shaft. 7mm bushing, ¼" bushing length. PC Mount. Nut and washer included
$1.40
Trimmer - Bourns, 3362P, Single Turn, Top Adjust, PCB Mount
High-quality Bourns 3362P trimpots. These single-turn cermet trimmers can be found in countless guitar pedals and synthesizer modules. Sealed trimmers are built with an o-ring seal to prevent entrance of moisture and serve as a mechanical restraint to prevent unwanted wiper movement. ±10% tolerance.
Starting at $1.25
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 - 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
$8.30
Trimmer - Piher, Single Turn, Top Adjust, Horizontal PCB Mount, 25kΩ
25kΩ Piher PT-15 15mm carbon trimmer potentiometers. These trimmers are used in a variety of amps and equipment and mount horizontally to the PCB with a slotted top adjustment. Features:
  • Carbon resistive element
  • Dust proof enclosure
  • Polyester substrate
Starting at $0.89
Potentiometer - Linear, 16mm, Marshall Style
Marshall style linear taper 16mm potentiometer with 7mm bushing. Knurled split shaft.
$1.50
Trimmer - Piher, Single Turn, Side Adjust, Vertical PCB Mount
Piher PT-15 15mm carbon trimmer potentiometers. These trimmers are used in a variety of amps and equipment and most notably in Marshall amplifiers. Features:
  • Carbon resistive element
  • Dust proof enclosure
  • Polyester substrate
$0.89