{"title":"Pots For Les Pauls","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection specific to pots for Les Paul’s. Upgrade your tone and volume controls with our premium range of potentiometers, engineered to deliver perfectly smooth tapers throughout the pot range for your Gibson Les Paul. Our collection includes CTS 550k audio taper pots, ideal for adding clarity and reducing muddiness, as well as CTS push\/pull pots for coil-splitting and custom wiring upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general rule-of-thumb, modern Gibson Les Paul Standards, Classics, Studios, Traditionals, and most Customs (post-1977) need long shaft pots, while Historic reissues, vintage Les Pauls (pre-1977), Specials, Juniors, and most Epiphones use short shaft pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pot-push-pull-long-shaft-audio-taper-500k-with-dpdt-switch","title":"Pot Push Pull Long Shaft Audio Taper 500k With DPDT Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 500k ohm audio taper pot with push\/pull actuator switch is typically used for humbucking pickups. Provides capability for such applications as coil tapping, splitting, and phasing. The combination potentiometer \/ switch allows this to be installed in existing potentiometer locations or added in to the existing wiring harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eImportant Specs and Dimensions: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThread type = US 3\/8-32 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKnob type = US 24 spline \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThreaded bushing length = 3\/4 in. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShaft length = 3\/8 in. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDepth Requirement = 1 1\/4 in. \u003cbr\u003eTaper = Audio\/Log\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alpha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47214237188378,"sku":"WDPDT-500XLPL-1","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1460119695-08697400.jpg?v=1699434626"},{"product_id":"push-pull-dpdt-pot-500k-audio-taper-spilt-shaft-24-spline","title":"Push Pull DPDT Pot 500k Audio Taper Pot, Spilt Shaft (24 Spline)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupplied complete with 1 x nut, 1 x washer and 1 x lock washer, this 500k audio taper (log) pot is CTS's own push\/pull pot allowing for various additional wiring possibilities such as coil-tapping or phase switching. 24 spine split shaft for USA-Fender or Gibson knobs to push-fit straight on (or any of our own push-fit knobs that are labelled as 24 spline). 500k value is typically used in conjunction with Humbucker pickups. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecking the thread length: this particular pot has a 9.5mm thread length and will fit most instruments such as Gibson SG or any guitar that has the controls mounted through a pickguard (scratchplate). However, a lot of the standard production USA Gibson Les Paul guitars (non-Historic) have thick maple tops, meaning that this pot will not be long enough. Instead, the long-shaft 19mm version is recommended with part code CTS-A500-PPL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10% Tolerance\u003cbr\u003eBrass shafts\u003cbr\u003eAudio Taper (Logarithmic)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47214575354138,"sku":"CTS-A500-PP","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1561105398-17689500.jpg?v=1699436261"},{"product_id":"push-pull-dpdt-pot-long-shaft-500k-audio-taper-spilt-shaft-24-spline","title":"Push Pull DPDT Pot Long Shaft, 500k Audio Taper Pot, Spilt Shaft (24 Spline)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupplied complete with 1 x nut, 1 x washer and 1 x lock washer, this 500k audio taper (log) pot is CTS's own push\/pull pot allowing for various additional wiring possibilities such as coil-tapping or phase switching. 24 spine split shaft for USA-Fender or Gibson knobs to push-fit straight on (or any of our own push-fit knobs that are labelled as 24 spline). 500k value is typically used in conjunction with Humbucker pickups. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecking the thread length: this particular pot has an extra-long 19mm thread length and will fit most standard production USA Gibson Les Paul guitars (non-Historic) that have thick maple tops. Instruments such as Gibson SG or any guitar that has the controls mounted through a pickguard (scratchplate) can use the regular 9mm length version, part code CTS-A500-PP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10% Tolerance\u003cbr\u003eBrass shafts\u003cbr\u003eAudio Taper (Logarithmic)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47214575747354,"sku":"CTS-A500-PPL","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1561105444-20577000.jpg?v=1699436263"},{"product_id":"left-hand-or-reverse-taper-potentiometer-250-kohm-500-kohm-24-spline","title":"Left Hand or Reverse Taper Potentiometer 250 kohm - 500 kohm - 24 Spline","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlpha full size potentiometer for USA instruments. Available from 250 kohm to 500 kohm. Reverse taper for left hand applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter= 24mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushing Threads = 3\/8-32\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 kohm or 500 kohm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaper: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Taper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplit Shaft (24 Tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushing Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Bushing 3\/8 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha","offers":[{"title":"500k Standard Bushing","offer_id":47223793844506,"sku":"WDPLH-500-1","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"250k Standard Bushing","offer_id":47223793877274,"sku":"WDPLH-250-1","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500k Long Bushing","offer_id":47223793910042,"sku":"WDPLH-500XL-1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1602578153-47737000.jpg?v=1699519112"},{"product_id":"les-paul-wiring-kit-long-pots-for-standard-usa-production-gibson-guitars","title":"Les Paul Wiring Kit, Long Pots for standard USA production Gibson Guitars","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmstrong Music's upgraded wiring kit for Gibson Les Paul. Genuine CTS potentiometers with 18mm threaded shaft length that is required for most standard production Les Paul guitars (not Custom Shop Historic). We even throw in that hard to find vintage dress nut for the switch. Why build or repair your guitar with cheap parts? Select between nickel or gold-plated finishes for the switch and jack socket to suit the rest of the hardware on your instrument. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Genuine Switchcraft ‚¼ in. input jack \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/1-4-jack-socket-mono-for-electric-guitar\"\u003eWDE12N-1\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e(gold kit comes with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/1-4-jack-socket-gold-plated\"\u003eWDE12G-1\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x Genuine CTS 500K (550K) audio taper (log) pots \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/guitar-pot-500k-550k-split-shaft-pot-premium-450-series-with-9-tolerance-for-humbucking-pickups\"\u003eAM-CTS-A-550K\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x .022 Sprague Orange Drop capacitors \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/orange-drop-022-capacitor-ideal-for-electric-guitars-using-humbucker-pickups\"\u003e.022CAP-OD\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Switchcraft LP long frame toggle switch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/exact-replacement-toggle-switch-for-gibson?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=47cb3bc1e\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=47226466697498\"\u003eWDE7SWN-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(gold kit comes with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/exact-replacement-toggle-switch-for-gibson?variant=47226466664730\"\u003eWDE7SWG-1\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Vintage toggle nut \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/knurled-nut-for-3-way-toggle-nickel?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2bdff368c\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=47838950129946\"\u003eAM-1821N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(gold kit comes with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/knurled-nut-for-3-way-toggle-nickel?variant=47838950162714\"\u003eAM-1820G\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 ft. Shielded guitar circuit wire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/silver-braided-gibson-wire-2-ft-length?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6f40a7c54\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eWIREG\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ft. Black unshielded guitar circuit wire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/vintage-22-gauge-cloth-covered-wire-black-2-ft-length\"\u003eWIREBKF\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 ft. White unshielded guitar circuit wire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/vintage-22-gauge-cloth-covered-wire-off-white-2-ft-length\"\u003eWIREWTF\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armstrong Music","offers":[{"title":"Nickel","offer_id":47224543478042,"sku":"LPWIREKITLONG","price":81.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":47224543445274,"sku":"LPWIREKITLONG-GD","price":98.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1565945686-08014500.jpg?v=1699525983"},{"product_id":"les-paul-wiring-kit-short-pots-for-historic-custom-shop-guitars","title":"Les Paul Wiring Kit, Short Pots for Historic Custom Shop Guitars","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmstrong Music's upgraded wiring kit for Gibson Les Paul. This kit is specifically aimed for Gibson Les Paul Historic Custom Shop models that typically require the shorter length pots that measure 9mm. If you have a standard production Les Paul model (not from the Custom Shop) then you are most likely going to require the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/electronics-c17\/wiring-kits-c130\/les-paul-wiring-kit-long-pots-p1967\"\u003elong shaft Les Paul wiring kit\u003c\/a\u003e. Genuine CTS potentiometers with 9mm threaded shaft length, Switchcraft switch, we even throw in that hard to find vintage dress nut for the switch. Select between nickel or gold-plated finishes for the switch, switch nut and jack socket to suit the rest of the hardware on your instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Genuine Switchcraft ‚¼ in. input jack \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/1-4-jack-socket-mono-for-electric-guitar\"\u003eWDE12N-1\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e(gold kit comes with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/1-4-jack-socket-gold-plated\"\u003eWDE12G-1\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x Genuine CTS 500K (550K) audio taper (log) pots \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/guitar-pot-500k-550k-split-shaft-pot-premium-450-series-with-9-tolerance-for-humbucking-pickups\"\u003eAM-CTS-A-550K\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x .022 Sprague Orange Drop capacitors \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/orange-drop-022-capacitor-ideal-for-electric-guitars-using-humbucker-pickups\"\u003e.022CAP-OD\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Switchcraft LP long frame toggle switch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/exact-replacement-toggle-switch-for-gibson?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=47cb3bc1e\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=47226466697498\"\u003eWDE7SWN-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(gold kit comes with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/exact-replacement-toggle-switch-for-gibson?variant=47226466664730\"\u003eWDE7SWG-1\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Vintage toggle nut \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/knurled-nut-for-3-way-toggle-nickel?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2bdff368c\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=47838950129946\"\u003eAM-1821N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(gold kit comes with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/knurled-nut-for-3-way-toggle-nickel?variant=47838950162714\"\u003eAM-1820G\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 ft. Shielded guitar circuit wire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/silver-braided-gibson-wire-2-ft-length?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6f40a7c54\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eWIREG\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ft. Black unshielded guitar circuit wire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/products\/vintage-22-gauge-cloth-covered-wire-black-2-ft-length\"\u003eWIREBKF\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 ft. 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Ideal for inexpensive instruments. 24 spline split shafts - USA-style push-fit knobs will fit these pots. Nuts and washers included. 16 MM DIA., M8 0.75 pitch thread, 24 spline, 9.8 MM Bushing height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47224656560410,"sku":"MPM24-500-1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1435242427-83535400.jpg?v=1699526964"},{"product_id":"500k-mini-pot-linear-taper-24-spline-split-shaft","title":"500k Mini Pot Linear Taper 24 Spline Split Shaft Guitar Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e500k Alpha mini Linear taper pot with 24 spline split shaft for knobs typically used found on USA-made guitars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushing Threads = M8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 kohm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplit Shaft (24 Tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47224662589722,"sku":"MPM24-500L-1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1435242427-47071100.jpg?v=1699526974"},{"product_id":"guitar-pot-500k-long-shaft-linear-taper-premium-450-series-for-humbucking-pickups","title":"Guitar Pot, 500k Long Shaft Linear Taper Premium 450 Series For Humbucking Pickups","description":"\u003cp\u003eCTS long shaft pot, 450 series premium linear taper 500k and split shaft for push-fit knobs with 24 splines. 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