Detail 01
250K value
Loads the pickup more than 500K, rolling off some highs. Standard for single-coils; makes humbuckers noticeably darker.
Product detailSKU #1276362609677
EVHCustom Low Friction 250K Potentiometer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 250K potentiometer with a low-friction taper, for guitar wiring repairs or builds where a lighter-turning volume or tone knob is wanted.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a scratchy or stiff volume pot in an existing guitar
- Volume-swell and knob-riding techniques that need an easy turn
- Stocking spares for a workbench or repeat wiring jobs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars where you want to keep humbucker top-end brightness
- Anyone without soldering tools or a tech to do the work
- Players needing a push-pull switch for coil splits
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
Low friction
The shaft turns with less resistance, so volume swells and quick knob moves are easier to control mid-song.
Detail 03
Potentiometer
The variable resistor behind a volume or tone knob. A worn one causes crackle and dropouts when you turn it.
Detail 04
Sold as one unit
A typical guitar uses two to four pots. Rewiring a full control set means buying several.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No knob included; check that your existing knob fits the shaft type
- 02Shaft length must clear your top thickness or pickguard, so measure first
- 03Installation means desoldering the old pot and resoldering connections
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work as a tone pot too?
Yes. The same pot serves volume or tone; the difference is how it's wired. A tone circuit also needs a capacitor, sold separately.
02Can I use 250K with humbuckers?
You can, and some players do to tame a bright pickup. Expect a darker, rounder tone than the 500K humbuckers usually run.
03Does it fit any guitar?
Check shaft diameter, thread size, and shaft length against your control cavity and knobs. Bushing size varies between import and domestic builds.
04Do I need a soldering iron?
Yes, unless your guitar uses a solderless harness. Budget for a tech if you don't solder.
