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.
![Potentiometer - 500kΩ, Linear, Knurled Long, DPDT, Push-Push R-VPSH-500KL-L](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vpsh-500kl-l_main1_1.png?itok=uCClntBZ)
- DPDT Push-Push switch
- ¼" split knurled shaft
- Linear taper
- 3/8-32 threads
- 16mm body diameter (widest point on switch body 17.8mm)
- 75" bushing length
- 38"-.52" shaft length.
$11.95
![Potentiometer - 500kΩ, Linear, Knurled Shaft, DPDT, Push-Push R-VPSH-500KL](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vpsh-500kl_main1_1.png?itok=Q_PivzdS)
Potentiometer - 500K, Linear, Knurled Shaft, DPDT, Push-Push
- DPDT Push-Push switch
- ¼" split knurled shaft
- Linear taper
- 3/8-32 threads
- 16mm body diameter (widest point on switch body 17.8mm)
- .40" bushing length
- 38"-.52" shaft length.
$10.95
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, 9mm, Right Angle R-VAR-AX](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-var-x_new_bgd_ss_2.png?itok=k5vJR30u)
Audio taper (log), right angle, 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.
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, 9mm, Vertical R-VAV-AX](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vav-x_new_bgd_ss_5.png?itok=Bg6cqUxg)
Audio taper (log), 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.
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, 9mm, Vertical, 11 Detents, 100K R-VAV-A100K-11DET](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vav-x_new_bgd_ss_3_8.png?itok=24lYUegT)
Audio taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter featuring 11 detents across the rotation. The 11 detent versions are useful for builds where 1-10 settings are commonly used or if the pot is used as a rotary switch along with a microcontroller. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included. See R-VAV-BX-11DET for linear taper versions.
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, 9mm, Vertical, D-Shaft R-VAV-AX-D](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vav-ax-d_1.png?itok=KhAR1FRb)
Audio taper (log), vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6mm D shaft. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.
$1.90
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, 9mm, Vertical, Dual Gang, 100K R-VAV-A100K-DUAL](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vav-a100k-dual_1.png?itok=znsbnfHW)
Audio taper, vertical mount, dual gang Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter. Dual gang pots are useful for stereo controls and other circuits requiring two separate pots moving in tandem. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included. See R-VAV-BX-DUAL for linear taper versions.
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, 9mm, Vertical, Knurled Shaft R-VAV-AX-K](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vam-ax-krev_1.png?itok=KaEH4Nu5)
Audio taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6mm T18 knurled shaft. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.
$1.90
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, Knurled Shaft, Right Angle, 16mm R-VAMA-K-PCL](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/image_1_2.png?itok=QmS0OUFs)
Audio taper 16mm potentiometers with a T18 knurled shaft. These pots have right angle PCB mount terminals. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.
- 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”)
$0.99
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, Knurled Shaft, Right Angle, 16mm, Dual, 100kΩ R-VAM100KAX2-K-PCL](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vamxlx2-k-pcl_1.png?itok=CJ6DajmM)
100kΩ dual-gang 16mm potentiometers with a T18 knurled shaft and an audio taper. These pots have right angle PCB mount terminals. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.
- 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”)
$1.90
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, Solid Shaft, 16mm R-VAMA-SS](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vam500ka-ss.png?itok=2ZI3mTmM)
16mm solid shaft audio potentiometers. These pots are great for any project. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.
- Threading: M7 x 0.75
- Distance between terminals: 5 mm (0.197”)
- Bushing Length: 6.5mm (0.256")
- Shaft Diameter: 6.35mm ( 0.250")
- Taper: Audio (Log)
Starting at $0.99
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, Solid Shaft, 16mm, Dual, 100kΩ R-VAM100KAX2-SS](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vamxlx2-ss_1.png?itok=lxca-PIu)
100kΩ dual-gang 16mm potentiometers with a solid shaft and an audio taper. These pots have solder lug terminals. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.
- Threading: M7 x 0.75
- Distance between terminals: 5 mm (0.197”)
- Bushing Length: 6.5mm (0.256")
- Shaft Diameter: 6.35mm ( 0.250")
- Taper: Audio (Log)
$1.30
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, Solid Shaft, Long PC, 16mm R-VAMA-SS-PCL2](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/image_1.png?itok=qSTjr_ID)
Audio taper Alpha 16mm pots with a solid shaft and long PCB mount terminals. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.
- Threading: M7 x 0.75
- Distance between terminals: 5 mm (0.197”)
- Lead Depth from Panel: 20.7 mm + 4 mm (0.815” + 0.158”)
- Lead Distance from shaft center: 14.3 mm (0.563”)
- Lead Thickness: 0.5 mm (0.020”)
- Shaft Diameter: 6.35 mm (0.25”)
$0.85
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, Solid Shaft, Right Angle, 16mm R-VAMA-SS-PCL](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vam25ka-ss-pcl.png?itok=YLVzkLe0)
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”)
$1.25
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, Solid Shaft, Right Angle, 16mm, Dual, 1MΩ R-VAM1MAX2-SS-PCL](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vamxax2-ss-pcl_3.png?itok=5BoAOKsX)
1MΩ dual-gang 16mm potentiometers with a solid shaft and an audio taper. These pots have right angle PCB mount terminals. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.
- 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”)
- Shaft Diameter: 6.35 mm (0.25”)
$1.90
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, SPST Rotary Switch, 500kΩ R-VA24S-500KA](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-va24s-500ka_1.png?itok=Nt9psyoR)
500kΩ 24mm audio taper pot from Alpha with an SPST rotary switch commonly used for ON/OFF settings on volume controls. This pot has a 6.25mm (0.25”) solid shaft and solder lug terminals.
$3.50
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Right Angle R-VAR-BX](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-var-x_new_bgd_ss.png?itok=5CSrYeNI)
Linear taper, right angle, 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.
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Vertical R-VAV-BX](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vav-x_new_bgd_ss.png?itok=wU7yROAm)
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.
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Vertical, 11 Detents R-VAV-BX-11DET](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vav-x_new_bgd_ss_3_5.png?itok=d_7dv0LH)
Linear taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter featuring 11 detents across the rotation. The 11 detent versions are useful for builds where 1-10 settings are commonly used or if the pot is used as a rotary switch along with a microcontroller. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included. See R-VAV-A100K-11DET for an audio taper version.
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Vertical, Center Notch R-VAV-BX-CN](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vav-x_new_bgd_ss_3_2.png?itok=un1TXxQO)
Linear taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter and a center notch (detent). The center notch is useful for builds where the center position of the pot is commonly used such as panners or EQ controls. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Vertical, D-Shaft R-VAV-BX-D](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vav-ax-d_4.png?itok=xRGJUl3x)
Linear taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6mm D shaft. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.
$1.90
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Vertical, Dual Gang R-VAV-BX-DUAL](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vav-a100k-dual_4.png?itok=ePziyWY3)
Linear taper, vertical mount, dual gang Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter. Dual gang pots are useful for stereo controls and other circuits requiring two separate pots moving in tandem. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included. See R-VAV-A100K-DUAL for an audio taper version.
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Vertical, Knurled Shaft R-VAV-BX-K](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vam-ax-krev_4.png?itok=fsjlCP2p)
Linear taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6mm T18 knurled shaft. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.
$1.90
![Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, Knurled Shaft, Right Angle, 16mm R-VAML-K-PCL](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/r-vaml-k-pcl_1.png?itok=EYrBOzoC)
Linear taper 16mm potentiometers with a T18 knurled shaft. These pots have right angle PCB mount terminals. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.
- 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”)
$0.99