Detail 01
500K completely linear taper
The control is designed for smooth volume swells without lag.
Product detailSKU #1500000458222
AxLabs500K Linear Taper Solid 3/8" Shaft Short 5/8" Length Potentiometer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Choose this AxLabs 500K pot for an electric guitar with humbucker pickups when the control layout calls for a short, solid shaft. Its fully linear taper is designed for smooth volume swells and tonal changes without lag. The 3/8-inch solid shaft is 5/8 inch long, supported by a machined brass sleeve and retainer ring. Three lubricants provide ultra-smooth rotation, and the nickel-plated steel housing is made to grip solder easily during installation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Humbucker electric-guitar upgrades that require a 500K linear-taper control.
- Control replacements needing a 3/8-inch solid shaft with a short 5/8-inch length.
- Volume-swell setups where a completely linear, lag-free control sweep is desired.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Single-coil-focused applications, since this model is best suited for humbuckers.
- Guitars needing a split shaft or a shaft length other than 5/8 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 shaft, 5/8-inch length
Check these dimensions and shaft type against the intended guitar control.
Detail 03
Three-grease lubrication
The moving parts are lubricated for ultra-smooth rotation.
Detail 04
Retainer ring
It adds shaft strength and is described as reducing friction.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the guitar is humbucker-equipped.
- 02Verify that the short 5/8-inch solid shaft is the required format.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickups is this potentiometer best suited for?
It is best suited for humbucker pickups.
02What shaft size does it use?
It has a solid 3/8-inch shaft with a 5/8-inch length.
03What taper is used for volume control?
It uses a completely linear 500K taper.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Volume Control
- Completely linear taper for smooth swells
3 detailsBody & build
- Housing Finish
- High-end vintage look
- Material
- Nickel-plated steel housing
- Body Finish
- High-end vintage look
2 detailsSize & weight
- Shaft Dimensions
- 3/8 inch solid shaft
- Shaft Length
- 5/8 inch
8 detailsOther
- Ease of Soldering
- Grips solder easily
- Feel
- Musical and lag-free knob rotation
- Shaft Sleeve
- Machined brass
- Lubrication
- Three types of grease for ultra-smooth rotation
- Design
- Specifically for electric guitars
- Reinforcement
- Retainer ring for added strength
- Potentiometer Type
- 500K linear taper
- Compatibility
- Best suited for humbucker pickups
