Detail 01
250K resistance
Bleeds a little more treble to ground than 500K. This is the standard value for single-coil guitars — warmer, less bite.
Product detailSKU #1273888003770
Fender250K Split Shaft Potentiometer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 250K split-shaft potentiometer from Fender. Replacement volume or tone pot for a guitar with single-coils, for anyone doing their own wiring repairs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a scratchy or dead volume/tone pot on a Strat or Tele
- Wiring a partscaster or refreshing a control plate
- Keeping a spare in the tech drawer for gig-week failures
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who don't solder — installation means a soldering iron inside the control cavity
- Humbucker guitars, where 500K is the usual value
- Anyone wanting a plug-in fix with no disassembly
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.
Detail 02
Split shaft
The shaft is slotted, so it takes push-on knobs. Set-screw knobs meant for solid shafts won't grip properly.
Detail 03
Under $10
Cheap enough to buy two or three at once. Pots fail one at a time, and shipping one part costs the same as three.
Detail 04
Sold as a single pot
One control. A full Strat harness needs three, plus a switch and capacitor, bought separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires soldering — no knob, wire, or capacitor comes with it
- 02Split shaft needs push-on knobs; set-screw knobs may spin loose
- 03Check your control cavity depth and shaft length before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 250K right for my guitar?
250K is the standard value for single-coil pickups. It rolls off slightly more high end than 500K, which is why humbucker guitars usually use the higher value.
02Will my current knobs fit?
Push-on knobs made for split shafts will. Knobs with a set screw are designed for solid shafts and tend to slip on a slotted one.
03Can I use it for volume or tone?
Either. The same pot works in both positions — the wiring determines the function, not the part.
04Does it come with wiring?
No. It's the pot alone. You supply the wire, capacitor, and solder.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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