Detail 01
500K resistance
Bleeds less high end to ground than 250K, so the guitar sounds brighter. The standard pairing for humbuckers.
Product detailSKU #1303152053140
Fender500K Split Shaft Potentiometer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
500K split shaft potentiometer for volume or tone control on humbucker-equipped guitars. A replacement part for scratchy or dead pots.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a crackling volume or tone pot on a humbucker guitar
- Wiring builds and rewires that call for a 500K value
- Restoring brightness lost after someone installed 250K pots
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Single-coil guitars where 250K is the usual value
- Anyone without soldering ability or someone to do it
- Guitars using solid-shaft knobs, which won't fit a split shaft
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
Split shaft
The shaft is slotted and takes push-on knobs. Set-screw knobs made for solid shafts won't seat properly.
Detail 03
Potentiometer, sold singly
One pot. A full volume-and-tone rewire on a two-pickup guitar needs four.
Detail 04
$9.49
Far cheaper than a wiring harness, but you supply the labor and any additional wire or capacitor.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your control cavity depth and shaft length before ordering
- 02Knobs, nuts, wire and capacitors are separate — confirm what you already have
- 03Soldering is required; heat damages pots, so work quickly and use a clip
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01500K or 250K — which do I need?
500K is standard for humbuckers and keeps top end. 250K is standard for single coils and rolls off highs. Match what your guitar originally used unless changing it deliberately.
02Will my existing knobs fit?
Only push-on knobs made for split shafts. Knobs with a set screw are designed for solid shafts and will spin or sit loose.
03Can I use this for both volume and tone?
Yes. The same 500K pot serves either position. Tone circuits also need a capacitor, which is not part of this.
04Is audio or linear taper better for volume?
Audio taper matches how the ear hears loudness and is standard for volume. Confirm the taper before ordering if that matters to your wiring.
