Detail 01
250K resistance
Bleeds a little more treble to ground than 500K. Softens single-coil brightness, which is why it's the standard Fender-style value.
Product detailSKU #1292606661812
Proline250K Split Shaft Potentiometer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 250K split-shaft potentiometer for guitar volume or tone controls. Standard replacement value for single-coil guitars using push-on knobs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a scratchy or dead volume pot on a Strat or Tele
- Wiring a partscaster with single-coil pickups
- Taming harshness when swapping from 500K to 250K
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Humbucker guitars, where 500K keeps more high end
- Solid-shaft knobs, which need a different shaft type
- Anyone who doesn't solder or won't pay someone who does
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 knurled and slotted, so push-on knobs grip it. Set-screw knobs meant for solid shafts won't seat properly.
Detail 03
Single pot, not a kit
Covers one control position. A three-knob guitar needs three, and they're often replaced as a set.
Detail 04
Under ten dollars
Cheap enough to replace all controls at once rather than chasing one scratchy knob at a time.
Detail 05
Volume or tone use
The same pot works in either position. Wiring, not the part, decides which job it does.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your knobs are push-on type, not set-screw solid-shaft knobs
- 02No knob, nut, washer, or capacitor included
- 03Shaft length and thread size must clear your body or pickguard thickness
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 standard with humbuckers and keeps more brightness.
02Will my existing knobs fit?
Only if they're push-on knobs. Split shafts are designed for knobs that press on and grip the knurling, not set-screw knobs.
03Is this audio or linear taper?
Taper isn't listed here. Audio taper is typical for guitar volume and tone so the sweep sounds gradual to your ear.
04Do I need to solder it in?
Yes. Guitar pots are soldered to the pickup, switch, and ground wiring. There's no solderless connection on a standard pot.
