Bourns Set of Four (4X) 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Low Friction Potentiometers

"Bourns 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Low Friction" potentiometers lived up to their name and my expectations. Yes, they're smooth to turn, have decent tolerances for my purposes (two 470 kOhm, two 460 kOhm; as measured on a digital multimeter), and they fit well in my Squier Bullet Mustang as volume and tone pots. Audio taper is smooth and just as it should be. My one complaint is regarding the wide tolerance. TheGlobalGenie seller is good. I was surprised as the package arrived well before the estimated delivery date.

These specific pots are being used in a mod of a Fender Stratocaster and Fender Telecaster guitar. Humbuckers were installed, so 500k ohm pots and a 0.047uF capacitor are needed. I am a Certified Fender Guitar Tech. The short shaft versions are for mounting to the thin strat pickguard and tele control panel and not too deep so that the pot will fit within the body route. I use a Soviet paper in oil (PIO) cap for better tone. These pots are noiseless and smooth with good control and tone. They have very low friction, so they turn readily. They have a history of high quality in vintage radios. I like them in my guitar builds and mods. They have provided years of noiseless (i.e., No pops, scratching, hiss, or other white noise) control of tone and volume. They solder easily, are durable, are designed against dust and dirt intrusion and tend to last without need for cleaning or other maintenance. They are a staple in my guitar repair shop inventory. They predate CTS pots and are every bit the quality of CTS pots. I prefer them over CTS: they tend to last longer, have a better 'feel' when operating on the guitar, and are relatively 'unknown' outside of audiophile circles, so they often cost less than similar CTS pots.

good value

Product is as described. Bourns pots are a little freer moving than CTS. So if you are looking for easy gliding pots then great. If you like the heavier friction of CTS these may not be for you.

Works as advertised. Good product