--- product_id: 27138116 title: "Allparts CTS 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Potentiometer" brand: "allparts cts" price: "$0.31" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/27138116-allparts-cts-500k-short-split-shaft-audio-taper-potentiometer store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Allparts CTS 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Potentiometer **Brand:** allparts cts **Price:** $0.31 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Allparts CTS 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Potentiometer by allparts cts - **How much does it cost?** $0.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/27138116-allparts-cts-500k-short-split-shaft-audio-taper-potentiometer) ## Best For - allparts cts enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted allparts cts brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description CTS 500K SPLIT SHAFT AUDIO POT Specifications: Split, and knurled 1/4” shaft with nut Lock & Dress Washer Aluminum bushing and shaft Suitable for either volume or tone controls - 15% Tolerance Threaded shaft is 3/8" in length and 3/8" in diameter Overall Dimensions. 1-1/4" x 7/8" at 16 grams ## Images ![Allparts CTS 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Potentiometer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gmL9lPllL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality and works much better than the cheap on that came in my guitar. *by S***L on Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2021* I bought this to replace the volume pot in a 2021 $179 Kramer Baretta Special. The pot that came in the guitar was either off or on with no in between. This new knob changes the volume gradually like it should. (Note that I tried clipping the capacitor off the original pot as others suggested for this guitar, but I didn't hear any improvement.) Installation was simple with a few minor tweaks. The wiring was the same as the original pot, so it was easy to remove/connect one wire at a time. The threaded shaft was a little wider than the original, so I widened the hole in the guitar with a 3/8" drill bit. The length of the shaft was the same as the original. There is a little tab on the knob side of the casing that I think is there to dig into the wood to keep it from spinning when you tighten the nut, but it prevented the pot from pressing flush against the backside of the hole, which made it hard to put the washer and nut on the front with the threads barely poking out crooked. I broke the tab off with pliers and just used the included star washer so the threads would poke out straight. About 2-3 threads poke through the front of the guitar to attach the washer and nut. The post is a tad wider than the original, so I found a drill bit that fit into the plastic knob hole, then used the next bit size up to ream out the hole by hand so it would be easier to press onto the post. Very happy with this upgrade! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Came quick, as advertised, perfect taper & turn friction. *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019* Well, I think the title says it all. Very nice taper and turning feel. All prongs are straight and in excellent condition. The turn resistance is just right, not too stiff and not too lose, no wiggles in the shaft, just what most would want. These have the flat backs which I prefer as opposed to vintage style. It's easier for soldering without a shaft end to worry about getting puddled up by accident. It's also one less heat conductor/transfer into vital areas when you're soldering. Great prduct! NOte: I tried contacting the seller yesterday, when I was confused about a delivery. My package had 2 different sets of pots in it, and one was from another separate supplier so I got them confused. The other company sent me 1/4" shafts instead of 3/8" shafts as as listed. I didn't realize that it would be publicly viewed and I thought the stars were more of a current satisfaction rating of how I felt about it, so I gave it 3 stars. Later, I saw it posted in the feedback section once i had realized what happened, and I felt bad. I'm older and not great with computers, internet and understanding how it all works, but I am learning. So, to clear the air best I can here. That was entirely my mistake getting K&R deals mixed up with another supplier - because my package was bundled into one envelope and it was hard to tell. If I can I'll change those 3 stars to 5. If you see it, ignore that feedback. The 5 stars I'm giving it now, is NOT to make up for that feedback. It's because the product deserves it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Replaced a bad volume pot on my Gibson SG *by J***W on Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021* I had a bad volume pot on my Gibson SG. Just a few minutes of desoldering and resoldering and my SG is up and running again. Nice solid pot. 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