CTS 450 Series guitar & bass potentiometer - 411-450kΩ 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 premium '450' series pot features a longer life-span brass shaft and bushing with a graphite wiper. Each pot comes complete with 1x 32UNEF-2A mount nut, 1x flat dress washer 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 brass bushing '3' spec) mounting thread length, and is split shaft trim. You'll perhaps most commonly find and use these on Les Pauls, SGs or ES-335 guitars for example, or with other humbucker equipped guitar models. 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.
Sold individually
411 - 450kΩ ?
These pots are actually standard production 500kΩ 20% tolerance spec pot but I have tested the batch and listed them in much more specific value ranges for you.
This might be particularly useful if you’re chasing a specific sound/response. If you’ve tried a 500kΩ pot and it’s too bright, but 250kΩ too muddy, then perhaps a pot closer to 400k and more of a middle ground might help for example.
I have measured the batch and listed them in value ranges. So you could choose a one pot, pair or set of 4 for example within a super tight tolerance for consistent results to help achieve the sound and response you are after.
Specs and measurements
- All pots are measured and categorised for you to choose the value you require, selectable options available between 411-450kΩ resistance
- CTS 'A' 10% audio taper spec
- 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 brass bushing length - 0.375" / 9.53mm
- Threaded brass bushing diameter - 0.370" / 9.4mm
CTS RoHS compliance certificate
CTS REACH certificate of compliance
I have a Les Paul, will I need Long or standard short shaft pots?
The question I probably get asked most is, "I have a Les Paul, will I need long or short shaft pots?". Well Gibson are of course known for lots of transitional changes to specs from the golden era right up to modern day. Here's a general list of which models take either type. But, if you're still not sure, the simplest answer is that ALL types of Gibson or Epiphone Les Paul will fit a long shaft pot, as you can adjust the two supplied nuts to suit the height in the body. All Epiphone Les Paul's with exception of the Elitist model use short shaft pots.
Gibson Les Pauls that take long shaft pots:
Standard's
Faded's
Classic's
Studio's
Traditional's
50's & 60's Tributes
Historic '68 Custom RI
1977-current Custom's
1977-current Deluxe's
1977-1982 Pro's
Gibson Les Pauls that take short shaft pots:
Historic R4/R5/R6/R7/R8/R9/R0
1952-1977 Standard's
1954-1977 Custom's
1968-1977 Deluxe's
Historic R7 Custom
The Paul's
Les Paul Special's
Les Paul Jr.'s
I hope this helps!
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 premium '450' series pot features a longer life-span brass shaft and bushing with a graphite wiper. Each pot comes complete with 1x 32UNEF-2A mount nut, 1x flat dress washer 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 brass bushing '3' spec) mounting thread length, and is split shaft trim. You'll perhaps most commonly find and use these on Les Pauls, SGs or ES-335 guitars for example, or with other humbucker equipped guitar models. 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.
Sold individually
411 - 450kΩ ?
These pots are actually standard production 500kΩ 20% tolerance spec pot but I have tested the batch and listed them in much more specific value ranges for you.
This might be particularly useful if you’re chasing a specific sound/response. If you’ve tried a 500kΩ pot and it’s too bright, but 250kΩ too muddy, then perhaps a pot closer to 400k and more of a middle ground might help for example.
I have measured the batch and listed them in value ranges. So you could choose a one pot, pair or set of 4 for example within a super tight tolerance for consistent results to help achieve the sound and response you are after.
Specs and measurements
- All pots are measured and categorised for you to choose the value you require, selectable options available between 411-450kΩ resistance
- CTS 'A' 10% audio taper spec
- 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 brass bushing length - 0.375" / 9.53mm
- Threaded brass bushing diameter - 0.370" / 9.4mm
CTS RoHS compliance certificate
CTS REACH certificate of compliance
I have a Les Paul, will I need Long or standard short shaft pots?
The question I probably get asked most is, "I have a Les Paul, will I need long or short shaft pots?". Well Gibson are of course known for lots of transitional changes to specs from the golden era right up to modern day. Here's a general list of which models take either type. But, if you're still not sure, the simplest answer is that ALL types of Gibson or Epiphone Les Paul will fit a long shaft pot, as you can adjust the two supplied nuts to suit the height in the body. All Epiphone Les Paul's with exception of the Elitist model use short shaft pots.
Gibson Les Pauls that take long shaft pots:
Standard's
Faded's
Classic's
Studio's
Traditional's
50's & 60's Tributes
Historic '68 Custom RI
1977-current Custom's
1977-current Deluxe's
1977-1982 Pro's
Gibson Les Pauls that take short shaft pots:
Historic R4/R5/R6/R7/R8/R9/R0
1952-1977 Standard's
1954-1977 Custom's
1968-1977 Deluxe's
Historic R7 Custom
The Paul's
Les Paul Special's
Les Paul Jr.'s
I hope this helps!
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
