Bourns Set of Four (4X) 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Low Friction Potentiometers

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.

"Bourns 500K SHORT Split Shaft Audio Taper Low Friction" potentiometers lived up to their name and my expectations. Yes, they're smooth to turn, have decent tolerances for my purposes (two 470 kOhm, two 460 kOhm; as measured on a digital multimeter), and they fit well in my Squier Bullet Mustang as volume and tone pots. Audio taper is smooth and just as it should be. My one complaint is regarding the wide tolerance. TheGlobalGenie seller is good. I was surprised as the package arrived well before the estimated delivery date.

I love these pots. They are high quality and I've never had one fail. They are also really easy to move just with a little finger so adjustments while playing are fantastic. But even with the low friction they stay where they are set and never shift. It makes me laugh that some people complain there is something wrong because they move so easily - that is the exact point of these pots, it's like complaining that a cow is made of beef! The are not cheap but I still think they are great value for money because of how well they last. I do wish they would offer a few more resistance options though. Like a 330k and a 600k. I like my guitar signal to be bright. I can always EQ that away, but I can't add it if it wasn't there. I'm slowly replacing the pots in all my guitars to Bourns Low Friction pots. They are just excellent.

Product is as described. Bourns pots are a little freer moving than CTS. So if you are looking for easy gliding pots then great. If you like the heavier friction of CTS these may not be for you.

Don't know if this are Bourns, noting on the back, they feel very light and cheap,second review, after a 2 week of play, all pot are not working anymore u wigal the Nov it work then not it all full of static ,it our garbage don't buy