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500K resistance
Bleeds less treble to ground than 250K, so humbuckers stay brighter and more open at full volume.
Product detailSKU #1292606661807
Proline500K Volume Potentiometer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 500K volume pot for repairing or building an electric guitar circuit. Basic replacement hardware for a scratchy or dead volume control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a crackling volume pot on a humbucker guitar
- Wiring a partscaster or first-time solder project
- Keeping a cheap spare in the parts drawer
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone unwilling to solder — this is a bare component
- Single-coil guitars voiced around 250K pots
- Players who want a push-pull or no-load switching 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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Volume, not tone
Volume pots are usually audio taper so the sweep sounds even; a tone pot swapped in here will feel abrupt.
Detail 03
Sold as a single pot
A two-volume guitar needs two, and shaft length must match your top thickness.
Detail 04
$9.99
Cheap enough to try before committing to a full wiring harness or boutique pot.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering iron, solder, and desoldering skill are on you
- 02Check shaft type — knurled split shaft and solid shaft take different knobs
- 03Measure shaft length against your control cavity depth before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Should I use 500K or 250K?
500K is the usual choice for humbuckers, keeping highs intact. 250K is standard for single coils and rolls off some top end for a warmer sound.
02Will my existing knob fit?
Only if the shaft matches. Split knurled shafts take push-on knobs; solid shafts take set-screw knobs. Check what your current pot uses.
03Can I use this as a tone pot?
Electrically yes, but volume pots use an audio taper. As a tone control the sweep will bunch up at one end of the rotation.
04Why is my volume control scratchy?
Dirt or worn carbon track inside the pot. Contact cleaner sometimes fixes it; if the crackle returns, replacing the pot is the real fix.
