---
product_id: 777367102
title: "CTS 500k Potentiometer for Guitar - Custom Short Solid Shaft, Audio Taper, 10% Tolerance (2x)"
brand: "the art of tone"
price: "¥5863"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 2
category: "The Art Of Tone"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/777367102-cts-500k-potentiometer-for-guitar-custom-short-solid-shaft-audio
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
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# 500K ohm precision resistance Solid 1/4" brass shaft, imperial fit 10% audio taper for smooth control CTS 500k Potentiometer for Guitar - Custom Short Solid Shaft, Audio Taper, 10% Tolerance (2x)

**Brand:** the art of tone
**Price:** ¥5863
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your guitar’s voice with CTS precision – because your tone deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CTS 500k Potentiometer for Guitar - Custom Short Solid Shaft, Audio Taper, 10% Tolerance (2x) by the art of tone
- **How much does it cost?** ¥5863 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/777367102-cts-500k-potentiometer-for-guitar-custom-short-solid-shaft-audio)

## Best For

- the art of tone enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the art of tone brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Easy Identification:** Crystal clear stamping for quick, no-guesswork part verification
- • **Trusted Tone Legacy:** Genuine CTS pots with 55+ years of industry-leading sound quality
- • **Seamless Signal Flow:** 10% logarithmic audio taper ensures buttery smooth volume and tone transitions
- • **Precision Engineering:** 10% tolerance guarantees consistent, reliable performance every time
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits iconic guitars like Les Paul, SG, Telecaster & Stratocaster effortlessly

## Overview

The Art Of Tone Custom CTS 500K Pot Short is a pair of high-quality, solid brass shaft potentiometers designed for professional guitarists and tone enthusiasts. Featuring a 10% audio taper and 10% tolerance, these CTS pots deliver smooth, precise control over volume and tone. Compatible with major guitar models and equipped with clear part stamping, they ensure reliable performance and easy installation in standard 3/8" mounting holes.

## Description

PAIR (2X) CTS 500K Full Size short, SOLID shaft audio taper pot. 450G Series. 10% tolerance. Shaft and bushing are brass. Comes with nut, lock & dress washer. Threaded bushing is 3/8" tall X 3/8" diameter, shaft is 1/4" in diameter. Use knobs that fasten with a set screw. Note: This part requires a 3/8" mounting hole. Not suitable for use with import products that use metric sizing.

Review: Solid - Good pots, feel good, sound good, smooth volume and tone control.
Review: ALWAYS GOOD - BEEN BUYING FROM THIS VENDOR'S CTS POTS AND ARE USUALLY VERY CLOSE TO RESISTANCE RATING .

## Features

- Genuine CTS pots: A trusted name for the best in guitar tone for over 55 years!
- Versatile design: Perfectly suited for both tone and volume controls and compatible with many guitar models like Les Paul, SG, Telecaster, Stratocaster, and more!
- Imperial-fit: ¼ diameter brass shaft will fit nearly all set screw knobs made in the USA. Metric-sized and import knobs may not work.
- Smooth audio taper: 10% logarithmic audio taper (fast taper or 'A' taper) provides a perceptively seamless and smooth transition in signal.
- Crystal Clear Stamping: Know exactly what the pot is at a glance. No parsing long, complicated part numbers!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0FG9Q98Z3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,340 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #40 in Electric Guitar Electronics |
| Connector Type | Solder |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5) |
| Date First Available | July 1, 2025 |
| Item Weight | 1.9 ounces |
| Item model number | 450S500K-R |
| Material Type | Brass |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 2 x 2 inches |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid
*by C***D on October 21, 2025*

Good pots, feel good, sound good, smooth volume and tone control.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ALWAYS GOOD
*by J***C on September 12, 2025*

BEEN BUYING FROM THIS VENDOR'S CTS POTS AND ARE USUALLY VERY CLOSE TO RESISTANCE RATING .

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*Store origin: JP*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*