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.

CTS Audio, Long Shaft 3/4 in. bushing, split knurled shaft, 3/8 in. bushing diameter. Great in guitars that have a thicker carved top (ex. Les Paul) where added bushing length is required.
- Body Diameter: 24 mm
- Power Rating ¼” watt
- Bushing Diameter: ⅜" (Threading: 3/8-32)
- Bushing Length: 3/4"
- Shaft Diameter: ¼"
- Shaft Length: ⅜"
- Shaft Material: Brass – Knurled Shaft
- 24 teeth slot and knurled shaft
- Includes (1) Nut and (1) Lock Washer
$4.95

CTS reverse audio potentiometer, 50K.
- 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
$3.60

CTS pots with a shorter ¼” bushing length that is perfect for pickguard mounted pots. These pots reduce the gap between the pickguard and bottom of the knob for a clean, near flush look. The shaft is a fine (24 tooth) knurl. Nut and lock washer are included.
The Series 450G Guitar Potentiometer is the same robust high-quality guitar potentiometer that has become the industry standard for top guitar manufacturers. Featuring reduced shaft wobble, low noise output, and smooth rotational feel, the Series 450G is supplied with standard tin-plated rear cover and solder lug terminals.
The Series 450G Guitar Potentiometer is the same robust high-quality guitar potentiometer that has become the industry standard for top guitar manufacturers. Featuring reduced shaft wobble, low noise output, and smooth rotational feel, the Series 450G is supplied with standard tin-plated rear cover and solder lug terminals.
$4.50

Peavey Audio Potentiometer, Spider-Style PC Mount Terminals. Knurled, split shaft.
Starting at $3.95

Replacement nut for CTS 450 series potentiometers and others.
- 3/8-32 threading
- Sold individually
$0.35

Bourns Mini Audio Taper Guitar pots. Mini Carbon Element, SolidShaft, Solder Lugs.
- 17mm Body Diameter
- ¼ watt
- 300° rotation
- 6mm solid shaft
- ⅜" Bushing Length
- Tolerance: ±20 %
- Maximum Operating Voltage: 150V
$1.95

Linear. 16mm body size (mini type) Snap-In pot with mounting bracket. Solid Shaft ¼", ⅜" length shaft. 8mm bushing, ¼" bushing length. PC Mount. Nut and washer included.
$1.35

Peavey Linear Potentiometer, Spider-Style PC Mount Terminals. Knurled, split shaft.
Starting at $3.95

Push-pull pot. 7mm bushing. 1 meg, ¼" solid metal shaft. Used in many Fender® applications.
$3.25

Standard vintage style wah pots with solder lugs and gear included. Part # R-VWAH-POT (100K) has an audio taper. All others are linear.
Starting at $5.95
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Hot Potz II Crybaby Pot. for newer Crybaby models. Made by Beckman. 100 kΩ. Original Dunlop replacement part. The same tone and sweep characteristics as the original Cry Baby Hot Potz potentiometer with low wiper noise and extended life.
$20.95

Alpha Mini Pots with solid shaft and short PC mount terminals.
- Threading: M7 x 0.75
- Distance between terminals: 5 mm (0.197”)
- Lead Depth from Panel: 3.8 mm (0.150”)
- Lead Distance from shaft center: 12.5 mm + 3.5 mm (0.492” + 0.138”)
- Lead Thickness: 0.5 mm (0.020”)
$1.10

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.

Original Fender® snap-in potentiometer for more recent Fender® amps, 100K, reverse audio taper.
$3.50

Potentiometer - Alpha, 250K Audio, DPDT Push Pull Switch, Solid Shaft, 7mm Bushing
$3.25

Genuine Dunlop replacement potentiometer for Jimi Hendrix JH-F1 Fuzz Face. 470 kΩ, Audio taper, solid plastic shaft. Made In U.K.
$5.95

Genuine Dunlop replacement fuzz potentiometer for JDF2 Fuzz Face. 1 kΩ, linear, solid plastic shaft. Made In U.K.
$5.25

Dual MN taper blend-balance with center detent. Solid shaft. 17 mm body diameter. ¼ watt, 300° rotation. 6mm shaft diameter. Solder lugs. 3/8" bushing.
$2.50

Black dust cover for use with 16mm or 24mm potentiometers. These covers slide over the back of the pot covering the holes and gaps to help prevent dust from accumulating inside avoiding potential repairs and replacing down the road. The dust cover is made of a soft rubbery material and is easy to install on standard 24mm and 16mm pots.
Starting at $0.85

Mini Carbon Element, Solid Shaft. Audio. Bourns Mini Guitar pots. These are drop in replacement components. Features:
- Carbon element
- 6mm Solid Shaft
- 3/8" Bushing Width
- 3/8" Bushing Length
- Tolerance: ±20 %
- Power Rating: 0.1 watt
- Maximum Operating Voltage: 150 V
- Bourns Series Number: PDB181-GT
$2.35

Package of 12
Lock washer for Fender® potentiometers. Package of 12.
$4.45

250K ohm, audio taper. for most Stratocasters and Telecasters. Original guitar hardware. CTS manufactured, includes capacitor. Comes in Fender ® packaging.
$6.95

Reverse Audio (30C). 16mm body size (mini type) Snap-In pot with mounting bracket. Solid Shaft ¼", ⅜" length shaft. 8mm bushing, ¼" bushing length. PC Mount. Nut and washer included.
$1.35