CTS® US ¾” Long Length Full-Size Potentiometer
CTS® US ¾” Long Length Full-Size Potentiometer
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The CTS long thread / bushing pots (¾” or 19mm) are intended for thick wood top body guitars like Gibson Les Paul.
CTS is a top of the line guitar potentiometer that has been used in most American builds.
This series of CTS pots are the same high-quality pots that have become the industry standard for top guitar manufacturers. Robust construction featuring brass shaft and bushing.
These US specs potentiometers are perfect replacement for US made guitars.
If your guitar is Asian made, you might need to enlarge the hole to fit this pot.
QUICK GUIDE
Taper:
A is Audio (for Tone or Volume)
B is Linear (for Volume)
Value:
250k for Single-Coils
500k for humbuckers
Thread Diameter:
US (⅜” or 9.5mm) - made in US
Metric (8mm) - made in Asia
Thread Length:
Short (¼” or 6.35mm) - perfect for pickguard and control plate mounting like Strat, Tele, Jazz bass and Precision bass.
Standard (⅜” or 9.5mm) - this is a safe choice and will fit most guitars. Just add hex Nuts and Washers and washers as necessary. This length is required for the wood top or direct to body mounting.
Long (¾” or 19mm) - best used on guitars with extra thick bodies like Gibson Les Pual USA.
SPECS
Value: 500k
Taper: Linear(B), Audio/Log (A)
Thread Length: Long (¾” or 19mm)
Thread Diameter*: US (⅜” or 9.5mm)
Shaft: split / knurled 24 splines
Body: Full size (0.9” or 24mm)
Torque: Standard friction rotation
Options available:
A500k Audio
B500k Linear
Includes:
1 potentiometer
2 sets of hex nut and washer
Note:
*If your guitar is Asian made, you might need to enlarge the hole to fit this pot.
For a complete guide on how to choose the correct potentiometer for your guitar, read the wiring guide on our website or watch our YT tutorials.
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