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500K resistance
Standard for humbuckers. Bleeds off less high end than 250K, so the guitar stays brighter.
Product detailSKU #1282071006578
GibsonHistoric 500K Audio Taper Potentiometer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement 500K audio-taper pot for Gibson-style guitars. For anyone rewiring a humbucker guitar or restoring a harness to correct values.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rebuilding a humbucker guitar harness with correct-value pots
- Replacing a scratchy or dead volume/tone control
- Swapping linear pots for smoother audio-taper sweep
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players unwilling to solder or pay a tech
- Single-coil guitars usually wired for 250K pots
- Anyone needing a full wiring harness rather than one pot
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.
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Audio taper
Volume changes track how the ear hears loudness, so the sweep feels even instead of dumping early.
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Sold as a single pot
A typical two-humbucker Gibson-style guitar uses four, so plan quantity before ordering.
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Potentiometer only
Works as either a volume or tone control depending on how you wire it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No knob, nut, washer or capacitor included — reuse yours or buy separately
- 02Requires soldering and a way to fish parts through f-holes or cavities
- 03Check your shaft type against your existing knobs before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Les Paul?
It is a Gibson historic-spec 500K pot intended for that style of guitar. Measure your existing pot's shaft and bushing to confirm before ordering.
02Can I use it as a tone control?
Yes. The same pot serves as volume or tone depending on wiring; tone controls also need a capacitor, which is not included.
03How many do I need?
One per control. A two-pickup Gibson-style guitar with individual volume and tone controls uses four.
04Does audio taper matter?
Yes on volume. Linear pots drop level fast in the first part of the sweep; audio taper spreads the change out evenly.
