Korena by Guitar Center
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AxLabs250K Linear Taper Solid 3/8" Shaft Short 5/8" Length Potentiometer

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AxLabs 250K Linear Taper Solid 3/8" Shaft Short 5/8" Length Potentiometer
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Designed for electric-guitar volume control, this 250K linear-taper pot uses a short 5/8-inch, 3/8-inch solid shaft and works with standard guitar knobs. Its completely linear taper is specified for linear volume swells and reduced knob-turning lag. A machined brass sleeve, reinforced retainer ring, and three grease types support smooth operation, while the nickel-plated steel housing is made for solder grip. It is intended for single-coil pickup setups.

AxLabs 250K Linear Taper Solid 3/8" Shaft Short 5/8" Length Potentiometer product detail
Product studyAxLabs 250K Linear Taper Solid 3/8" Shaft Short 5/8" Length Potentiometer
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Setting up linear volume swells on a single-coil electric guitar.
  • Replacing a short-shaft electric-guitar pot that uses standard guitar knobs.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Guitars that need a shaft longer than 5/8 inch.
  • Humbucker-focused 500K control circuits.

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.

AxLabs 250K Linear Taper Solid 3/8" Shaft Short 5/8" Length Potentiometer construction detail

Detail 01

250K linear taper

The taper is completely linear and is specified for 100% linear volume swells.

Detail 02

Standard guitar-knob fit

Works with standard guitar knobs.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm the guitar needs a 3/8-inch solid shaft with a 5/8-inch length.
  2. 02This model is ideal for single-coil pickups.
AxLabs 250K Linear Taper Solid 3/8" Shaft Short 5/8" Length Potentiometer close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does it work with standard guitar knobs?

Yes. It is specified to work with standard guitar knobs.

02Is the taper audio or linear?

It has a completely linear 250K taper.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsBody & build
Shaft material
Machined brass
Housing material
Nickel-plated steel
2 detailsSize & weight
Shaft diameter
3/8"
Shaft length
5/8"
16 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Pickup type
Ideal for single coil pickups
Knob fit
Works with standard guitar knobs
Taper design
Completely linear
Rotation feel
Ultra-smooth
Korena Special
false
Swells
100% linear
Potentiometer type
250k linear taper
Friction reduction
Enhanced by ring placement
Lag reduction
Eliminates knob-turning lag
Retainer ring
Reinforced for strength
Tier
new
Source Id
site51500000458233
Vintage appeal
High-end classic look
Application
Electric guitars
Grease application
Three types for optimized movement

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