# CTS CTS 500k balance-blend with center detent

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CTS 500k balance-blend with center detent is a 500 kΩ linear potentiometer.

Category: [Potentiometers](<https://guitarwiring.app/catalog/category/potentiometers/index.md>)

Manufacturer: [CTS](<https://guitarwiring.app/catalog/manufacturer/cts/index.md>)

Type: Blend

## Specifications

- Resistance Ohm: 500000 Ω
- Taper: Linear
- Is No Load: No
- Is Blend: Yes
- Shaft Kind: Split knurled
- Body Diameter Mm: 24 mm
- Bushing Thread: 3/8-32
- Switch Kind: None
- Casing Is Ground: Yes

## Terminals

- lug1: Lug 1 (CCW end); role: Lug ccw; lead colour: not specified.
- lug2: Lug 2 (wiper); role: Lug wiper; lead colour: not specified.
- lug3: Lug 3 (CW end); role: Lug cw; lead colour: not specified.
- can: Can (casing); role: Casing; lead colour: not specified; ground by default.
- lug4: Lug 4 (gang B, CCW end); role: Lug ccw; lead colour: not specified.
- lug5: Lug 5 (gang B, wiper); role: Lug wiper; lead colour: not specified.
- lug6: Lug 6 (gang B, CW end); role: Lug cw; lead colour: not specified.

## Internal connections

No internal connections listed.

## Source references

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## Retailer references

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