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product_id: 777367102
title: "The Art Of Tone CTS 500k Potentiometer for Guitar - Custom Short Solid Shaft, Audio Taper, 10% Tolerance (2x)"
brand: "the art of tone"
price: "$58"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
category: "The Art Of Tone"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/777367102-the-art-of-tone-cts-500k-potentiometer-for-guitar-custom
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 500K audio taper for smooth tone control 10% tolerance ensures precise resistance Solid brass 1/4" shaft fits US set screw knobs The Art Of Tone CTS 500k Potentiometer for Guitar - Custom Short Solid Shaft, Audio Taper, 10% Tolerance (2x)

**Brand:** the art of tone
**Price:** $58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Art Of Tone CTS 500k Potentiometer for Guitar - Custom Short Solid Shaft, Audio Taper, 10% Tolerance (2x) by the art of tone
- **How much does it cost?** $58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/777367102-the-art-of-tone-cts-500k-potentiometer-for-guitar-custom)

## 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 recognition
- • **Trusted Tone Legacy:** Genuine CTS pots with 55+ years of pro-grade sound reliability
- • **Durable Craftsmanship:** Solid brass shaft and bushing built to last gig after gig
- • **Precision Engineering:** 10% logarithmic audio taper delivers seamless volume and tone shifts
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits iconic guitars like Les Paul, Strat, Tele & SG effortlessly

## Overview

The Art Of Tone CTS 500k Potentiometer is a pair of high-quality, solid brass shaft audio taper pots designed for professional guitarists seeking smooth, precise tone and volume control. With a 10% tolerance and compatibility across major guitar models, these CTS pots offer durability, reliability, and easy installation, backed by over 55 years of trusted craftsmanship.

## 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: TAOT pots are great!! - I buy all my guitar pots from TAOT now. Solid price and quick shipping. No BS.
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 | #3,724 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #22 in Electric Guitar Electronics |
| Connector Type | Solder |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (9) |
| Date First Available | July 1, 2025 |
| Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
| Item model number | 450S500K-R |
| Material Type | Brass |
| Product Dimensions | 1.25 x 1 x 1.25 inches |
| Wattage | 250 Milliwatts |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TAOT pots are great!!
*by M***N on January 16, 2026*

I buy all my guitar pots from TAOT now. Solid price and quick shipping. No BS.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 .

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

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

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-18*