CTS - Precision Audio Taper Pot - Short Split-Shaft - 500K

Upgrade your guitar with this high-quality CTS 500K audio taper potentiometer. This pot delivers smooth, precise volume and tone control, making it a trusted choice for professional guitar builders and players who demand consistent performance. Compared to the standard long shaft (22.2mm), this model features a shorter 15.9mm shaft, making it a better fit for Strat® and Tele® style setups. Built with CTS’s renowned manufacturing quality, it delivers reliable performance, tight tolerances, and a natural, responsive taper for precise volume and tone adjustments. Features and Benefits: Precision CTS is built for long-lasting reliability Smooth and accurate audio taper for natural tone control response 500K resistance value, ideal for humbuckers and higher output pickups Regular (inch) split shaft design compatible with most USA-sized knobs Durable brass split shaft with 24 fine splines Tight resistance tolerance for consistent performance Specifications: Resistance: 500K Ω Taper: A type (audio taper) Thread height: 6.4mm Shaft height: 15.9 mm Shaft diameter: 6 mm Pot casing diameter: 23.8 mm Thread: USA spec 3/8” x 32 brass thread collar Includes nut, dress washer, and lock washer Compatibility: This CTS pot is designed for inch-sized control knobs and fits most USA-made guitars. Perfect for Les Paul®, SG® and other guitars equipped with humbucker pickups.. Tone Tip: Use 500K pots with single coils for a warmer, smoother tone. For humbuckers, 500K pots are typically preferred for brighter highs.