{"product_id":"cts-450-series-guitar-bass-potentiometer-500k-linear-taper-split-long-shaft","title":"CTS 450 Series guitar \u0026 bass potentiometer - 500kΩ linear taper - split long shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease use the tabs below to read through the information about this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis premium '450' series pot features a +\/-10% tolerance in regards to it's resistance. It features a longer life-span brass shaft and bushing with a graphite wiper.  Eachlong shaft pot comes complete with 2x 32UNEF-2A mount nut, a flat dress washer and star tooth grip washer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specific pot features the long (CTS brass bushing '8' spec) mounting thread length, and is split shaft trim. You'll perhaps most commonly find and use these on thicker carved top guitars. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAlthough ultimately the audio\/logarithmic taper spec are perhaps more commonly used throughout volume and tone applications in modern guitars, some players simply prefer how a linear taper pot works\/functions so I have these in stock to cater for those players. I would only personally recommend using a linear taper pot in the volume control position, I would not recommend using one in your tone pot position. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs and measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 500kOhm resistance\u003cbr\u003e- 20% resistance tolerance\u003cbr\u003e- CTS 'Std D' 50% linear taper spec\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- Shaft Style\/Trim type - Split knurl w\/24 teeth\/splines\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Split Knurl trim size - 0.370\" \/ 9.4mm long x 0.236\" \/ 5.99mm diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- Threaded brass bushing length - 1\" \/ 25.4mm\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- Threaded brass bushing diameter - 0.370\" \/ 9.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ctscorp.com\/Files\/DataSheets\/Potentiometers\/Potentiometer-450G-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTS 450G Series Datasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ctscorp.com\/Files\/ROHS\/CTS-RoHS-Declaration-DIP-Tactile-Switches-Controls.pdf\" title=\"CTS potentiometer RoHS compliance certificate\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTS RoHS compliance certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ctscorp.com\/Files\/ReachStatements\/CTS-REACH-Declaration-DIP-Tactile-Switches-Controls.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTS REACH certificate of compliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHate soldering your ground wires to the pot casing? Check out the Ground Bug!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking 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. \u003cbr\u003eI 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.  \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeoftone.co.uk\/collections\/ground-bugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick HERE to view the Ground Bug product range.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrdering\/shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocal pickup -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor online ordering and dispatch -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn stock, non made to order items are processed and dispatched 4 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday \u0026amp; Friday.\u003cbr\u003eFor orders that are placed on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003eFor non dispatch days (Saturday, Sunday, \u0026amp; Thursday) there is no order cut-off time, and these will be processed, packed and shipped on the closest following dispatch day.\u003cbr\u003eI 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.\u003cbr\u003eIf you have more queries regarding order placing, processing, fulfillment or general shipping then please see the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeoftone.co.uk\/pages\/shipping-info\" title=\"Home of Tone FAQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQ page HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57185679704446,"sku":"R-VC500KL-SP-L","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/5838\/files\/CTS_long_shaft_potentiometer.jpg?v=1774867912","url":"https:\/\/www.homeoftone.co.uk\/products\/cts-450-series-guitar-bass-potentiometer-500k-linear-taper-split-long-shaft","provider":"Home of Tone Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}