Detail 01
500K value
Loads the pickups less than 250K, so more treble reaches the jack. The standard pairing for humbuckers.
Product detailSKU #1303152053119
Fender500K Solid Shaft Potentiometer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 500K solid-shaft potentiometer for guitar volume or tone control. Replacement part for a scratchy pot or a wiring project.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a crackling volume or tone pot
- Humbucker guitars where you want the brighter 500K value
- Rewiring a partscaster or refreshing a harness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone using push-on knobs, which need a split shaft
- Players who want the darker roll-off of 250K with single-coils
- Guitarists uncomfortable with a soldering iron
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 shaft
Takes set-screw knobs only. Push-on knobs made for split shafts will not stay put.
Detail 03
Full-size pot
Needs the depth of a standard control cavity. Tight routes and some semi-hollows may not clear it.
Detail 04
Standard shaft diameter
Fits typical guitar control holes, though the body thickness of your guitar determines how much thread you get.
Detail 05
Works as volume or tone
Same part either way. Wiring and whether you add a tone cap decide the job it does.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required. No solderless connections here.
- 02Knobs, caps and wire are not included.
- 03Measure your existing shaft length; a thick top needs a longer bushing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will my old knobs fit?
Only if they tighten with a set screw. Push-on knobs are made for split shafts and will slip on a solid one.
02500K or 250K?
500K keeps more high end and is standard for humbuckers. 250K is darker and typical for single-coils. Pick by how bright you want the guitar.
03Can I use this for tone as well as volume?
Yes. The same pot works in either position; a tone control also needs a capacitor.
04Do I need to solder this in?
Yes. The pickup, output and ground connections all solder to the pot lugs and case.
