CTS - Precision Audio Taper Pot - 9.5mm Solid-Shaft - 500K

Upgrade your guitar with the CTS 500A-RS, a high-quality 500K audio taper potentiometer featuring a solid shaft design for use with set-screw knobs. Built with CTS’s trusted manufacturing quality, this pot delivers smooth, precise control and excellent reliability for professional builds and upgrades. With a shorter 9.5mm thread height, it’s well suited for pickguard-mounted guitars or thinner control plates, while maintaining full compatibility with USA-spec components. 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 humbucker pickups Regular (inch) solid shaft design compatible with most USA-sized knobs Durable brass solid shaft with 24 fine splines Tight resistance tolerance for consistent performance Short thread height (9.5mm) for pickguard or thin-top installations Specifications: Resistance: 500K Ω Taper: A type (audio taper) Thread height: 9.5 mm Shaft height: 22.2 mm Shaft diameter: Solid shaft (6.35 mm / 1/4”) 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 250K pots with single coils for a warmer, smoother tone. For humbuckers, 500K pots are typically preferred for brighter highs.