--- product_id: 21896547 title: "Set of Four (4X) Bourns 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Low Friction Potentiometers" brand: "x-on" price: "€ 43.60" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "X On" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/21896547-set-of-four-4x-bourns-500k-short-split-shaft-audio store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Complete hardware included Low friction smooth rotation 500K Ohms precision resistance Set of Four (4X) Bourns 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Low Friction Potentiometers **Brand:** x-on **Price:** € 43.60 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Dial in your sound with the smoothest spin in the game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Set of Four (4X) Bourns 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Low Friction Potentiometers by x-on - **How much does it cost?** € 43.60 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/21896547-set-of-four-4x-bourns-500k-short-split-shaft-audio) ## Best For - x-on enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted x-on brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by Pros:** Favored by top brands like EVH & Seymour Duncan for unmatched quality and durability. - • **Precision Resistance:** 500K Ohms ±10% tolerance ensures consistent, reliable audio response every time. - • **Ready-to-Install Kit:** Comes with nuts, dress washer, and lock washer for hassle-free mounting. - • **Ultra-Smooth Control:** Experience buttery low-friction rotation for effortless volume tweaks mid-performance. - • **Pro-Grade Compatibility:** Designed with a 3/8" imperial bushing, perfect for classic American guitars—not metric imports. ## Overview This set of four Bourns 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Potentiometers delivers professional-grade precision with low-friction rotation and consistent resistance. Engineered for guitarists and audio enthusiasts, each pot includes all necessary mounting hardware and features a 3/8" imperial bushing, making it ideal for American-style guitars. Trusted by industry leaders, these pots offer smooth, quiet operation and long-lasting durability to elevate your tone control experience. ## Description The PDB241-GTR01-504A2 is a high-quality potentiometer from Bourns Inc., designed for precision and durability. This potentiometer features a resistance of 500k Ohms and a power rating of 0.25W (1/4W), making it ideal for various applications, including audio equipment and electronic circuits. Key Features: Resistance: 500k Ohms Power Rating: 0.25W (1/4W) Taper: Logarithmic Number of Turns: 1.0 Termination Style: Solder Lug Actuator Type: Knurled and Slotted Actuator Length: 19.00mm Actuator Diameter: 6.00mm Mounting Type: Panel Mount Resistive Material: Carbon Operating Temperature Range: -10°C to +70°C RoHS Compliant Review: These are the best pots - I've tried many pots but these are the best by far. For those of you who like to adjust your volume while you play they turn easily using just your pinky. They turn smoothly with just the slightest amount of dampening so they don't feel cheap - they feel just right. I ordered the pack of four knobs and they all feel exactly the same which shows Bourns consistancy with quality. I've tried two different CTS pots and didn't like either one of them. They weren't easy to turn and felt very rough and scratchy. One of the pots had even more resistance at one particular place in the pots travel - and it only got worse with subsequent turning. This was because the shaft was loose and would press against one side of the pots housing as I turned the knob - I was surprised at how badly these CTS pots were made. If you like pots that turn smoothly and easily you will not be disappointed with these. Review: Great High Quality, Low Torque Potentiometer For Guitars - If you use your guitar's controls a lot and like a super smooth, easy touch, then this is a great potentiometer for you. This is a high quality pot, suitable for installation in any guitar from bargain to boutique. I installed four of these in a old Les Paul to replace the custom CTS Super-Pots that were in it, which were fine except they were so hard to turn it felt like molasses got on the shafts. I like when I can feather the volume with no effort and these Bourne pots are made to be low torque, smooth, and quiet and they deliver. The taper is excellent and very usable across the entire range. Don't confuse its smoothness or low force needed with cheapness. Bournes also makes a guitar potentiometer with high torgue if you prefer that that's provides longer life but this one will last for years. This is the model that EVH and Seymour Duncan sell with their name on them for double the price. The "looseness" (not really loose--it's low torque) is by design and signifies a high quality component. Regarding the resistance values the ones I've received have been well within the specified tolerance of ±20% and actually averaged out overall to within ±2% with the furthest out (457K) being about 9% under. The others in the most recent set measure 505K, 505K, and 492K. I've got bags of CTS and Alpha pots that are not this consistent or as near to nominal value so as far as these being "all over the place" that is no more so than with any make or model and well within specifications. Even a ±10% pot can range from 450K-550K and be within specs. It's not that important as long as they're in the ballpark. Use whatever slight variance to your advantage. There's no such thing as a "matched set" unless somebody picks through them and doubles the price. The wipers are quiet. If you're hearing noise it's being caused by something else. I'm very glad I changed to these pots and only wish I'd done so sooner. Highly recommended unless you want more drag in the rotation and then you can go with the other Bournes model available. These are as pleasure to use. ## Features - Low Friction Rotation - 500K Ohms/10% Tolerance - Each pot comes with hardware - 2 nuts & dress washer and lock washer - This pot has a 3/8" bushing - Imperial Sized - NOT for import guitars using metric components ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,591 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #59 in Electric Guitar Electronics | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 642 Reviews | ## Images ![Set of Four (4X) Bourns 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Low Friction Potentiometers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tkFkf4xkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These are the best pots *by G***N on March 24, 2026* I've tried many pots but these are the best by far. For those of you who like to adjust your volume while you play they turn easily using just your pinky. They turn smoothly with just the slightest amount of dampening so they don't feel cheap - they feel just right. I ordered the pack of four knobs and they all feel exactly the same which shows Bourns consistancy with quality. I've tried two different CTS pots and didn't like either one of them. They weren't easy to turn and felt very rough and scratchy. One of the pots had even more resistance at one particular place in the pots travel - and it only got worse with subsequent turning. This was because the shaft was loose and would press against one side of the pots housing as I turned the knob - I was surprised at how badly these CTS pots were made. If you like pots that turn smoothly and easily you will not be disappointed with these. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great High Quality, Low Torque Potentiometer For Guitars *by B***E on December 2, 2019* If you use your guitar's controls a lot and like a super smooth, easy touch, then this is a great potentiometer for you. This is a high quality pot, suitable for installation in any guitar from bargain to boutique. I installed four of these in a old Les Paul to replace the custom CTS Super-Pots that were in it, which were fine except they were so hard to turn it felt like molasses got on the shafts. I like when I can feather the volume with no effort and these Bourne pots are made to be low torque, smooth, and quiet and they deliver. The taper is excellent and very usable across the entire range. Don't confuse its smoothness or low force needed with cheapness. Bournes also makes a guitar potentiometer with high torgue if you prefer that that's provides longer life but this one will last for years. This is the model that EVH and Seymour Duncan sell with their name on them for double the price. The "looseness" (not really loose--it's low torque) is by design and signifies a high quality component. Regarding the resistance values the ones I've received have been well within the specified tolerance of ±20% and actually averaged out overall to within ±2% with the furthest out (457K) being about 9% under. The others in the most recent set measure 505K, 505K, and 492K. I've got bags of CTS and Alpha pots that are not this consistent or as near to nominal value so as far as these being "all over the place" that is no more so than with any make or model and well within specifications. Even a ±10% pot can range from 450K-550K and be within specs. It's not that important as long as they're in the ballpark. Use whatever slight variance to your advantage. There's no such thing as a "matched set" unless somebody picks through them and doubles the price. The wipers are quiet. If you're hearing noise it's being caused by something else. I'm very glad I changed to these pots and only wish I'd done so sooner. Highly recommended unless you want more drag in the rotation and then you can go with the other Bournes model available. These are as pleasure to use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The last review. *by R***N on July 12, 2023* This guy whole left a very long explanation of why these are good pots are great and also a fender cert tech. Well I’m no fender cert tech. Ut I build custom guitars for fun and the statement these are better then CTS just is not true. If you prefer something about a brand be sure you know what your talking about. Fender uses these in squier. Models mainly and they are not as good as CTS going by your own thinking why does fender use CTs in all myvstrats and teles that are made I. America? Why does Gibson only use CTS now ? Well it’s not bc bourn is better. These are good alt to CTS and you save a little $$ I use them for builds I am trying to save a little on. When I measure the output they can be way off so can CTS but the TAOT typically are matched well when you buy. That’s like saying Mooer is the best keyboard bc a guy named Mooer invented synths. Cmon ## Frequently Bought Together - Set of Four (4X) Bourns 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Low Friction Potentiometers - .022uf / 200v 715P Capacitors - Pair (2X) - Genuine Bourns 500K (Pack of 2) Split Shaft Push-Pull Pot for Electric Guitar --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/21896547-set-of-four-4x-bourns-500k-short-split-shaft-audio](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/21896547-set-of-four-4x-bourns-500k-short-split-shaft-audio) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*