Custom CTS ‘USA spec’ 500K Precision Linear Taper Pot.

The CTS precision linear taper gives you smoother and more accurate response than you’ll get with economy pots. Features longer life brass shaft and tighter resistance tolerance.

Specs:

– USA spec thread: 3/8″ x 32.
– 3/8″ (9.5mm) diameter brass threaded collar.
– 24 spline (fine) brass split shaft.
– Includes 1 x nut, 1 x dress washer and 1 x lock washer.

Dimensions:

– The brass threaded collar is 12.5mm long.
– Total length of the shaft to the top of the spline is 22.2mm.
– Split shaft diameter : 6mm.
– Pot casing diameter : 24mm.

Which pot value should you choose?

500K pots are standard controls for humbuckers, and 250Ks are usually used for single-coil pickups. A 250K gives a slightly warmer tone than a 500K, and bleeds off some of the high frequencies to ground.