Electric Guitar Potentiometer A500K B500K for Volume and Tone Control A reliable replacement or upgrade potentiometer for electric guitars and basses. Available in A500K and B500K versions, these 500K pots provide consistent control for volume and tone circuits and fit standard wiring and mounting layouts. Key benefits Restores smooth, responsive control to volume and tone knobs, reducing scratchy or intermittent behavior. Offers choice of taper: A500K provides audio log taper for natural volume changes; B500K provides linear taper for even adjustment across the travel. Widely compatible with electric guitars and basses that use 500K pots, making repairs and upgrades straightforward. Solid construction and standard footprint make installation simple for technicians and DIY players. Important attributes Function: Designed specifically for guitar and bass volume and tone circuits. Models: A500K (audio/log taper) and B500K (linear taper), resistance value 500K ohm. Configuration: Standard threelug terminals suitable for common wiring schemes. Fit: Standard shaft and mounting pattern for typical guitar pot cavities and knobs. Durability: Built for repeated use and stable performance under normal playing conditions. Performance and usability Smooth rotation and consistent resistance response across the travel range. Reliable contact and adjustment for accurate volume and tone shaping. Compatible with most passive pickup systems that accept 500K pots. Typical applications a noisy or worn volume or tone pot on an electric guitar to restore clean control. Upgrade the control layout when modifying pickups or tone circuits in a bass or guitar. Use in DIY instrument builds and custom electronics projects that require a 500K potentiometer with either audio or linear taper. Installation tips Check shaft length and knob compatibility before installation to ensure correct fit. Confirm wiring layout and solder points match the instrument circuit; standard threelug connection is required. When swapping from a different resistance value, verify tonal response meets expectations, as resistance affects interaction with pickups and capacitors. This potentiometer provides a practical, dropin option for repairing or customizing guitar and bass control circuits while offering clear choices between audio and linear taper behavior.