CTS 450 Series guitar & bass potentiometer - 500kΩ reverse / left handed audio taper - split standard short shaft
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About
I’m a big fan of CTS pots, I personally use the 450 series pots every working day on builds, pre-wired kits and in-house repairs, they're my go to pot brand/range.
This pot features a +/-20% tolerance in regards to it's resistance. It features a die-cast bushing with a graphite wiper. Each standard short shaft pot comes complete with 1x 32UNEF-2A mount nut, 1x flat dress washer and 1x star tooth grip washer. Need to space the mounting thread for a more flush fit? Then you may require an additional mount nut to achieve that, those can be purchased additionally HERE.
This specific pot features the standard short (CTS bushing '3' spec) mounting thread length, and is split shaft trim. The split shaft basically means these will suit control knobs that secure in place via a push-to-fit design, more specifically suit control knobs with a 0.236" / 5.99mm diameter and 24 teeth/splines.
Left handed taper?
Pots in right handed guitars (and many factory LH guitars too) are wired in a way that volume, for example, increases as the control knob is turned in a clockwise direction. For audio/logarithmic pots, it only functions correctly in one direction, so what happens if you would like it to turn in the other direction which some left handed players would prefer? You'll require reverse audio taper pots, or sometimes called left handed taper pots.
These are the pots I used in my left handed taper pot equipped harnesses.
Not sure whether Left Handed/Reverse audio taper pots are 'right' for you? Check out this article I put together addressing the subject, and hopefully it will help you find the correct choice for your playing. HERE
Specs and measurements
- 500kΩ resistance
- CTS 'A' 10% CCW Reverse audio taper spec
- 20% resistance tolerance
- Shaft Style/Trim type - Split knurl w/24 teeth/splines
- Split Knurl trim size - 0.370" / 9.4mm long x 0.236" / 5.99mm diameter
- Threaded bushing length - 0.375" / 9.53mm
- Threaded bushing diameter - 0.370" / 9.4mm
CTS RoHS compliance certificate
CTS REACH certificate of compliance
Hate soldering your ground wires to the pot casing? Check out the Ground Bug!
Looking forward to installing your new pot, but a little worried about making the ground connections to the pot casings? First time soldering and hear the horror stories of frying pots, or just simply want to neaten up your installs? Then the awesome 'Ground Bug' will help with any of these concerns, beginner or pro modders alike. The Ground Bug is a pot washer that fits between the pot casing and the pickguard/body and has a number of lugs (much like with the main signal connections on the pot for example) to which you can very easily solder your ground wire connections too. Completely removing the worry and risk of soldering a pot casing, something I know many guitarists complain about having to learn to do.
I have been stocking Ground Bugs for a while, and they really are the perfect match when replacing a pot as they further help you with your installs. Click HERE to view the Ground Bug product range.
Ordering/shipping
Local pickup - If you are local and wish to collect any items or order in advance for collection on a specific day, then you can still place an order online and select local pickup at the checkout. Or drop me a message and I'll reserve the items ready for your visit.
For online ordering and dispatch - In stock, non made to order items are processed and dispatched 4 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
For orders that are placed on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday I have an order cut off time of 14:00GMT (with Royal Mail shipping services only) to allow me chance to process, pack and dispatch your order same day.
For non dispatch days (Saturday, Sunday, & Thursday) there is no order cut-off time, and these will be processed, packed and shipped on the closest following dispatch day.
I will always endeavor to fulfill orders as quickly as I can and if you have specific requirements for a delivery date please do let me know and hopefully I can help.
If you have more queries regarding order placing, processing, fulfillment or general shipping then please see the FAQ page HERE
Please use the tabs below to read through the information about this product.
About
I’m a big fan of CTS pots, I personally use the 450 series pots every working day on builds, pre-wired kits and in-house repairs, they're my go to pot brand/range.
This pot features a +/-20% tolerance in regards to it's resistance. It features a die-cast bushing with a graphite wiper. Each standard short shaft pot comes complete with 1x 32UNEF-2A mount nut, 1x flat dress washer and 1x star tooth grip washer. Need to space the mounting thread for a more flush fit? Then you may require an additional mount nut to achieve that, those can be purchased additionally HERE.
This specific pot features the standard short (CTS bushing '3' spec) mounting thread length, and is split shaft trim. The split shaft basically means these will suit control knobs that secure in place via a push-to-fit design, more specifically suit control knobs with a 0.236" / 5.99mm diameter and 24 teeth/splines.
Left handed taper?
Pots in right handed guitars (and many factory LH guitars too) are wired in a way that volume, for example, increases as the control knob is turned in a clockwise direction. For audio/logarithmic pots, it only functions correctly in one direction, so what happens if you would like it to turn in the other direction which some left handed players would prefer? You'll require reverse audio taper pots, or sometimes called left handed taper pots.
These are the pots I used in my left handed taper pot equipped harnesses.
Not sure whether Left Handed/Reverse audio taper pots are 'right' for you? Check out this article I put together addressing the subject, and hopefully it will help you find the correct choice for your playing. HERE
Specs and measurements
- 500kΩ resistance
- CTS 'A' 10% CCW Reverse audio taper spec
- 20% resistance tolerance
- Shaft Style/Trim type - Split knurl w/24 teeth/splines
- Split Knurl trim size - 0.370" / 9.4mm long x 0.236" / 5.99mm diameter
- Threaded bushing length - 0.375" / 9.53mm
- Threaded bushing diameter - 0.370" / 9.4mm
CTS RoHS compliance certificate
CTS REACH certificate of compliance
Hate soldering your ground wires to the pot casing? Check out the Ground Bug!
Looking forward to installing your new pot, but a little worried about making the ground connections to the pot casings? First time soldering and hear the horror stories of frying pots, or just simply want to neaten up your installs? Then the awesome 'Ground Bug' will help with any of these concerns, beginner or pro modders alike. The Ground Bug is a pot washer that fits between the pot casing and the pickguard/body and has a number of lugs (much like with the main signal connections on the pot for example) to which you can very easily solder your ground wire connections too. Completely removing the worry and risk of soldering a pot casing, something I know many guitarists complain about having to learn to do.
I have been stocking Ground Bugs for a while, and they really are the perfect match when replacing a pot as they further help you with your installs. Click HERE to view the Ground Bug product range.
Ordering/shipping
Local pickup - If you are local and wish to collect any items or order in advance for collection on a specific day, then you can still place an order online and select local pickup at the checkout. Or drop me a message and I'll reserve the items ready for your visit.
For online ordering and dispatch - In stock, non made to order items are processed and dispatched 4 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
For orders that are placed on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday I have an order cut off time of 14:00GMT (with Royal Mail shipping services only) to allow me chance to process, pack and dispatch your order same day.
For non dispatch days (Saturday, Sunday, & Thursday) there is no order cut-off time, and these will be processed, packed and shipped on the closest following dispatch day.
I will always endeavor to fulfill orders as quickly as I can and if you have specific requirements for a delivery date please do let me know and hopefully I can help.
If you have more queries regarding order placing, processing, fulfillment or general shipping then please see the FAQ page HERE
