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CTS 450S 500 kΩ audio split-shaft

Standard US 500 k audio guitar pot, 24-spline split shaft

Audio

CTS 24 mm carbon guitar pot sold by StewMac as 450S 3485. Audio taper, 500 kΩ, split shaft 0.235 in (5.95 mm) fine knurl, bushing 3/8-32 × 3/8 in (9.52 mm). Includes washer, lock washer and two hex nuts. Standard humbucker volume/tone control.

Connections at a glance

Use the terminal labels below when planning your circuit. Check the manufacturer's documentation for your exact component revision.

TerminalLabelRoleLead colour
lug1Lug 1 (CCW end)Lug ccw
lug2Lug 2 (wiper)Lug wiper
lug3Lug 3 (CW end)Lug cw
canCan (casing)Casing · Ground
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