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250K audio taper
The potentiometer is specified as a 250K audio-taper control.
Product detailSKU #1500000458223
AxLabs250K Audio Taper Split 3/8" Shaft Short 5/8" Length Potentiometer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
This 250K audio-taper AxLabs pot is for electric guitars with single-coil pickups, including an SS configuration. It uses a short 5/8-inch split shaft with a 3/8-inch diameter, so it is suited to a replacement or build that calls for those shaft details. The machined brass sleeve, retainer ring, and three-grease lubrication are arranged for ultra-smooth operation with reduced friction. A nickel-plated steel housing provides a vintage-inspired appearance and is designed to make soldering easier.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Single-coil electric guitars, including SS configurations, needing a 250K audio-taper control.
- Replacing a guitar control that calls for a short 5/8-inch split shaft.
- Electric-guitar wiring work where a nickel-plated steel housing supports easier soldering.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Humbucker-focused applications, as it is commonly used with single-coil pickups.
- Guitars requiring a solid shaft or a shaft length other than 5/8 inch.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Split 3/8-inch shaft, short 5/8-inch length
Match the shaft style and measurements to the guitar's control layout.
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Machined brass sleeve with retainer ring
The assembly adds strength and is described as reducing friction.
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Three grease types
Lubrication is applied for ultra-smooth operation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the guitar uses single-coil pickups or an SS configuration.
- 02Verify that the control needs a short 5/8-inch split shaft with a 3/8-inch diameter.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which pickup setups is it used with?
It is commonly used with single-coil pickups and is specified for an SS pickup configuration.
02What are the shaft measurements?
The shaft is split, 3/8 inch in diameter, and 5/8 inch long.
03What is the pot value and taper?
It is a 250K audio-taper potentiometer.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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