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250K resistance
Bleeds slightly more high end to ground than 500K. That's why single coils use it — it takes the edge off.
Product detailSKU #1292606661795
Proline250K Control Potentiometer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 250K potentiometer for guitar volume or tone duty. For repairs on single-coil instruments and for anyone rewiring a control cavity.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a scratchy or dead pot on a single-coil guitar
- Wiring a control cavity from scratch on a budget
- Keeping a spare on the bench for quick repairs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Humbucker guitars where a brighter 500K value is usually wanted
- Players who won't solder or pay a tech to do it
- Anyone needing a push-pull for coil splitting
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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Works as volume or tone
Same part either way. Wiring position, not the pot itself, decides which job it does.
Detail 03
Solder-lug construction
Three lugs plus a casing ground point. You need an iron hot enough to tin the back of the housing.
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Shaft length matters
Thin-top guitars and thick carved tops need different shaft lengths. Too short and the knob won't clear the top.
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Budget-tier part
Fine for a working repair. Boutique pots hold tolerance tighter, which matters most for matched taper feel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your knobs are split-shaft push-on or solid-shaft set-screw — they aren't interchangeable
- 02No knob, nut, washer or wiring diagram included
- 03Measure the mounting hole in your pickguard or top before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01250K or 500K for my guitar?
250K is the usual choice for single coils and gives a warmer top end. 500K is typical for humbuckers and sounds brighter.
02Can I use this as a tone pot?
Yes. Wire it as tone with a capacitor, or as volume. It's the same component either way.
03Will my existing knob fit?
Only if the shaft type matches. Push-on knobs need a split knurled shaft; set-screw knobs need a solid shaft.
04Do I need to solder it?
Yes. Guitar pots connect by soldered lugs and a ground to the casing. There's no solderless option here.
