Detail 01
Short 5/8-inch solid 3/8-inch shaft
Provides the listed shaft diameter and short shaft length.
Product detailSKU #1500000458226
AxLabs250K Audio Taper Solid 3/8" Shaft Short 5/8" Length Potentiometer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
AxLabs’ 250K audio-taper potentiometer is designed for electric guitars with single-coil pickups. Its solid, machined-brass 3/8-inch shaft has a short 5/8-inch length, and a retainer ring reinforces the shaft sleeve. Three lubricants are used for ultra-smooth rotation. The nickel-plated steel housing is described as easy to solder to, making it a focused choice for a single-coil guitar electronics build or control upgrade.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Installing a 250K audio-taper control in an electric guitar with a single-coil pickup configuration.
- Electric-guitar electronics work where a short 5/8-inch shaft and solder-friendly housing are required.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Three-grease lubrication system
Specified for ultra-smooth rotation.
Detail 03
Retainer-ring-reinforced shaft sleeve
Adds the listed reinforcement to the shaft sleeve.
Detail 04
Nickel-plated steel housing
The housing is described as gripping solder easily and having a vintage-inspired appearance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that a 250K audio-taper potentiometer is required.
- 02Confirm that your guitar uses a short 5/8-inch, solid 3/8-inch shaft.
- 03This model is optimized for single-coil pickups.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What taper does this potentiometer use?
It uses an audio taper.
02What shaft size does it have?
It has a solid 3/8-inch shaft with a short 5/8-inch length.
03Which pickups is it optimized for?
It is optimized for single-coil pickups.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Compatibility
- Optimized for single coil pickups
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
2 detailsBody & build
- Shaft Material
- Machined brass
- Housing Material
- Nickel-plated steel
7 detailsOther
- Housing Benefits
- Grips solder easily and offers vintage aesthetic
- Taper Type
- Audio taper
- Potentiometer Rating
- 250K
- Rotation Feel
- Ultra-smooth
- Advancements
- Designed specifically for electric guitars
- Shaft Sleeve
- Reinforced with retainer ring for strength
- Lubrication
- Three types of grease for ultra-smooth rotation
