Detail 01
Completely linear 500K taper
The control sweep is designed for linear volume swells without lag.
Product detailSKU #1500000458219
AxLabs500K Linear Taper Solid 3/8" Shaft Medium 3/4" Length Potentiometer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for humbucker-equipped electric guitars, this 500K linear-taper pot gives the control a fully linear sweep for volume changes and other tonal adjustments. Its solid 3/8-inch shaft is 3/4 inch long, with a machined brass sleeve and retainer-ring reinforcement. Three lubricants are applied across the moving parts for ultra-smooth rotation, while the nickel-plated steel housing is made to take solder easily during an upgrade or repair.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a humbucker guitar control with a 500K pot and a 3/4-inch solid shaft.
- Players who want fully linear volume swells without the lag described for traditional pots.
- Electric-guitar control work where easy solder grip is useful during installation.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Single-coil pickup applications, as this model is optimized for humbuckers.
- Guitars that require a split shaft or a shaft length other than 3/4 inch.
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
Solid 3/8-inch, 3/4-inch shaft
Match the shaft style, diameter, and length to the guitar and knob requirements.
Detail 03
Three-grease lubrication
Lubrication is applied to moving parts for an ultra-smooth turning feel.
Detail 04
Machined brass sleeve and retainer ring
These parts reinforce the shaft and reduce friction.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the guitar uses humbucker pickups.
- 02Verify that a solid 3/8-inch shaft with 3/4-inch length matches the existing control layout.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickups is this pot intended for?
It is optimized for humbucker pickups in electric guitars.
02Is the shaft solid or split?
It has a solid 3/8-inch shaft measuring 3/4 inch long.
03What taper does it use?
It uses a completely linear 500K 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 for vintage aesthetic and easy soldering
2 detailsSize & weight
- Shaft Diameter
- 3/8 inch
- Shaft Length
- 3/4 inch
11 detailsOther
- Taper Type
- Linear
- Potentiometer Value
- 500K
- Grease Type
- Lubricated with three specific greases for ultra-smooth rotation
- Rotation Feel
- Ultra-smooth
- Shaft Type
- Solid
- Durability
- Enhanced by machined components and reinforced design
- Taper Style
- Completely linear for smooth control
- Swells
- 100% linear with no lag
- Common Use
- Humbucker pickups
- Application
- Specifically designed for electric guitars
- Reinforcement
- Retainer ring for strength and reduced friction
