Detail 01
250K resistance
Bleeds a little more treble to ground than a 500K pot. That is the darker, rounder voicing single-coils are designed around.
Product detailSKU #1273888003959
FenderT/V 250K Potentiometer Solid Shaft
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement 250K tone or volume pot with a solid (non-splined) shaft for push-on knobs. For repairing or restoring Fender single-coil instruments.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring a Strat or Tele with scratchy, crackling controls
- Wiring harness builds that need Fender-spec 250K taper
- Instruments using push-on knobs rather than set-screw knobs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with humbuckers, which normally expect 500K pots
- Knobs with a set screw or a splined-shaft fit
- Anyone unwilling to solder — this is not drop-in
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
Smooth round post. Push-on knobs press over it by friction; splined-shaft knobs will not grip properly.
Detail 03
Works as volume or tone
Same part serves either position. Which it becomes depends on how you wire the lugs, not on the pot itself.
Detail 04
Shaft length
Determines how far the shaft clears the pickguard or top. A too-short shaft leaves the knob sitting low and binding.
Detail 05
Pot taper
Controls how the sweep feels — whether volume drops off early or holds until the last part of the travel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering iron and desoldering skill required; no knob, nut, or washer assumed
- 02Confirm your knobs are push-on, not set-screw, before ordering
- 03Measure your existing shaft length and body depth so the knob height matches
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Strat?
It is the standard 250K value Fender single-coil circuits use. Check that your knobs are push-on style and compare shaft length to the pot you are removing.
02What is the difference between 250K and 500K?
500K passes more treble and sounds brighter. 250K is darker and smoother, which is why it pairs with single-coils. Swapping changes your tone noticeably.
03Can I use this as a volume pot?
Yes. Volume and tone use the same pot; the wiring determines the function.
04Do I need to solder?
Yes. The old pot must be desoldered and the new one wired in. There is no solderless option here.
