CTS 500k No-Solder Push/Pull, Split Shaft, 1/2" Thread Length

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The best guitar pots we're aware of are made by CTS, and these CTS push/pull pots combine that great CTS quality with the convenience of a built-in DPDT switch that can be used for many things: coil splitting, phase reverse, series/parallel, and more.

Mounting hardware included (shown in the last photo).

Specs

• Solder free!
• 500k audio taper (logarithmic)
• Split shaft, 24 teeth (for push-on knobs)
• 3/8-32 SAE bushing thread
• 1/2" thread length, long enough for rear-routed guitars
• Screwdriver included
• 15/16" body diameter

Benefits

Our Solderless Version Solves a Problem
When we first saw the CTS DPDT push/pull pots we knew they'd be somewhat daunting to solder to, as the wire connections for the switch are made via holes in the circuit board. You have to stick the wire into the hole, try to hold it in place without wiggling it, then solder it to the circuit board. There's not much room, and once a couple of wires are in place it gets pretty crowded. The three pot contacts are straightforward and easy to solder to, but the six holes for the switch contacts are anything but, unless you're an experienced solderer.

The ToneShaper Solution
Our pots use screw-down terminal blocks: insert the wire, tighten the screw, done! Easy peasy, and we even provide the screwdriver. The terminal block has nine slots: three for the pot, and six for the switch, so no soldering is required at all. Pay a few bucks extra and save yourself a bunch of hassle!

Details

The pot is designed for 24-tooth push-on plastic knobs. We also include a brass sleeve that may be slipped over the pot shaft if desired, turning the split shaft into a quasi 1/4" solid shaft. You would use this if you intend to use setscrew knobs (which will need to be drilled 1/4", not 6mm).

Includes

• Pot
• 6" black and white wires - used to make small jumpers where needed so that multiple connections can be made to a single slot
• Small screwdriver to tighten terminal screws
• Hardware pack can be used in various ways to accommodate various mounting scenarios (top rout, rear rout, various top thicknesses, etc.)
• Brass sleeve (see details)