Potentiometers
Potentiometers are used to control volume and tone. A potentiometer is a three-terminal resistor with a sliding or rotating contact that forms an adjustable voltage divider.Check out our Tech Corder articles on pots, including Potentiometer Types.

Tokyo Cosmos aka TOCOS is known worldwide for their high quality potentiometers. The RV24 Series is a 24mm military-style carbon element potentiometer with a tolerance of 10%. The RV24 Series has been praised by both guitar and hifi amp builders for their performance and reliability. If you are looking for a top quality pot with a great feel, look no further than Tocos. Each linear taper potentiometer includes a nut, flush washer, and lock washer.
- 24mm diameter, single-turn potentiometers
- Carbon film element
- Metal shaft and bushing
- Panel mount
- Ear-lug solder terminals
- 6mm diameter slotted-end solid shaft
- 10mm bushing length
- 10mm shaft length (extended past bushing)
- Linear Taper
$7.95

Tokyo Cosmos aka TOCOS is known worldwide for their high quality potentiometers. The RV24 Series is a 24mm military-style carbon element potentiometer with a tolerance of 10%. The RV24 Series has been praised by both guitar and hifi amp builders for their performance and reliability. If you are looking for a top quality pot with a great feel, look no further than Tocos. Each audio taper potentiometer includes a nut, flush washer, and lock washer.
- 24mm diameter, single-turn potentiometers
- Carbon film element
- Metal shaft and bushing
- Panel mount
- Ear-lug solder terminals
- 6mm diameter slotted-end solid shaft
- 10mm bushing length
- 10mm shaft length (extended past bushing)
- Audio Taper
$7.95

- Body Diameter: 24 mm
- Power Rating 1/3 watt
- Bushing Diameter: 3/8" (Threading: 3/8-32)
- Bushing Length: ¼"
- Shaft Diameter: ¼"
- Shaft Length: 3/8"
- Shaft Material: Aluminum - Solid Shaft
$3.60

CTS Linear potentiometer,1/4 in. bushing length, solid shaft, 3/8 in. bushing diameter.
- Body Diameter: 24 mm
- Power Rating ⅓ watt
- Bushing Diameter: ⅜" (Threading: 3/8-32)
- Bushing Length: ¼"
- Shaft Diameter: ¼"
- Shaft Length: ⅜"
- Shaft Material: Aluminum - Solid Shaft
- Includes (1) Nut and (1) Lock Washer
$3.60

Package of 100
Replacement nut and washer for pots and jacks that feature a ⅜" bushing with 3/8-32 threading. Sold in packs containing 100 nuts and 100 washers.
$25.00

Standard fit for most vintage American made tube amps.
$1.70

24 mm carbon composition. 300° rotation. ½" watt, 500VDC rating. Audio taper. ¼" diameter shaft.
$1.55

Package of 5
M8 x 0.75 threaded hex nut. For use on potentiometers, switches, and jacks.
$1.25

CTS 10K linear bias potentiometer. This panel mount trimpot is used in many Fender® amplifiers.
Please note: This potentiometer does not include the washer and nut. If you would like to purchase the washer and nut, see our part number R-VNUT-38
Please note: This potentiometer does not include the washer and nut. If you would like to purchase the washer and nut, see our part number R-VNUT-38
$2.95

Bourns Audio Taper Potentiometer. Carbon Element, Split Shaft, Solder Lugs.
- 24mm Body Diameter
- ¼ watt
- 300° rotation
- ¼" Knurled 18-Spline Split Shaft
- ⅜" Bushing Length
- Tolerance: ±20 %
- Maximum Operating Voltage: 250V
Starting at $2.50

Alpha Dual Potentiometer Shaft Width: ¼" Shaft Length: 5/16" Bushing Diameter: ⅜" Bushing Length: ¼" Body Diameter: 24mm Body Height: 20mm Rotation: 300° Wattage Rating: 0.25w Voltage Rating: 250v Conductive Material: Carbon Composition
$3.45

Solid shaft, audio taper. 24mm body diameter, 1/4 watt, 300 degree rotation, 1/4" shaft diameter, solder lugs, 3/8" bushing.
Starting at $2.40

1 amp, 125VAC, 0.25W, single pole, single throw switched potentiometer. 24mm body.
$2.65

The 24mm body knurled shaft potentiometer features a 1/3 watt rating and a 3/8" bushing. 24 teeth slot and knurled shaft.
Includes:
Includes:
- 1 nut
- 1 lock washer
Starting at $4.25

24 mm carbon composition. 300° rotation. ¼" watt, 250VDC rating. ¼" diameter shaft.
$2.85

Alpha Mini Pots with solid shaft and long PC mount terminals.
- Threading: M7 x 0.75
- Distance between terminals: 5 mm (0.197”)
- Lead Depth from Panel: 10.7 mm + 5 mm (0.421” + 0.197”)
- Lead Distance from shaft center: 16 mm (0.630”)
- Lead Thickness: 0.5 mm (0.020”)
$1.10

Linear taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.

Add a switch to your guitar using the existing holes in your pick guard or body. High quality CTS Push/Pull DPDT switches can be used to add phase switching, coil tapping, series/parallel, etc. to your guitar without having to drill the holes for a mini switch. The shorter body height and side mounted contacts require far less space (1” depth ) making them ideal for thinner bodied guitars with a more shallow body cavity. These Split-shaft pots are compatible with 24- spline, fine knurled knobs and feature a precise audio taper. Hex nuts, flat washer, and lock washer are included with each pot. CTS DPDT pots are available in three types for different applications.
$6.95

This brass adapter sleeve converts a 6mm shaft potentiometer or 18T knurled shaft potentiometer to 1/4" shaft (6.35mm), allowing for 1/4" knobs to be used on a wider range of potentiometers. 1/4" tall.

24 mm carbon composition. 300° rotation. ½" watt, 500VDC rating. Linear taper. ¼" diameter shaft.
$2.85

24 mm carbon composition. 300° rotation. ½" watt, 500VDC rating. Linear taper.
$1.55

Bourns Mini Audio Taper Guitar pots. Mini Carbon Element, Split Shaft, Solder Lugs.
- 17mm Body Diameter
- ¼ watt
- 300° rotation
- ¼" Knurled 18-Spline Split Shaft
- ⅜" Bushing Length
- Tolerance: ±20 %
- Maximum Operating Voltage: 150V
- Series Number: PDB181-GTR
$2.80

Bourns Mini Carbon Element, DPDT Push Pull Switch, Single Audio taper Potentiometer. Split Shaft, Solder Lugs.
This Bourns Guitar Potentiometer with Push-Pull Switch allows the guitarist multiple functions utilizing a single control such as split-coil switching for humbucking pickups or stacked single-coil pickups, active electronics activation, and pickup phase switching.
This Bourns Guitar Potentiometer with Push-Pull Switch allows the guitarist multiple functions utilizing a single control such as split-coil switching for humbucking pickups or stacked single-coil pickups, active electronics activation, and pickup phase switching.
- 17mm Body Diameter
- 300° rotation
- Power Rating: 0.1 watt
- ¼" Knurled 18-Spline Split Shaft
- DPDT Push-Pull Switch
- ⅜" Bushing Length
- Tolerance: ±20 %
- Maximum Operating Voltage: 150V
$9.95