Apr 26, 2005 · However, D pots are more of a rarity. They're more of a "middle-of-the-road" pot. They're the multi purpose pots. They won't outperform an A pot as a tone pot but will as a volume pot. And vice-versa for the B pots. So, if the diagram has the D pot as tone pot, you can use an A... if it's a volume pot, you can use a B.

Mar 3, 2017 · Volume and tone pots play a crucial role in your guitar’s sound and setup. By learning more about these pots, you can ensure you choose the right type and value for your instrument. WHICH POT TO CHOOSE – 250K OR 500K? LINEAR VS. AUDIO TAPER POTS. WHAT IS A NO-LOAD POT? WHAT IS A BLENDER POT?

Jan 7, 2020 · The D pot is likely designed for a Hi Fi, stereo or some similar audio amplifier pot that requires a linear potentiometer instead of an audio type often used in guitars. The overall Value is the same but the way the audio tapers down are quite different.

Dec 3, 2018 · Most audio taper commercial potentiometers manufactured to meet mil-spec requirements would correspond to a 10% audio curve. A 15% audio curve would measure 15% of the total resistance of the potentiometer when the shaft is at the midpoint.

Jun 5, 2019 · Guitar pots are used to affect and control volume and tone. Volume control speaks for itself. Tone control enables you to change the sound, including how you mute or blend the signal from guitar pickups. At a top level there are mini-pots and full-size pots. Potentiometer designs are short-shaft pots, long-shaft pots, and push-pull pots.

Apr 14, 2010 · Vintage correct, 50's and 60's Gibsons, means 500k audio pots all around, volume and tone. Modern correct, all Gibson's humbucker guitars made in since the early 70's (not including Custom Shop) means 300k linear volume pots, and 500k audio tone pots. That's what they are on paper anyway.

Jan 7, 2021 · So you can shut off your high end while keeping your lows, AKA a tone pot. This is a style of pot that combines the standard pot with an independent, onboard switch. They’re perfect for adding functionality to your guitar’s electronics without drilling new holes into the top of …

May 1, 2024 · Pots are essential to control both the tone and the volume of an electric guitar, and its importance cannot be undermined, but there are certainly some best practices that should be followed when it comes to choosing the types of pots to …

Jan 24, 2021 · For the tone pot I see both used equally. Some brands like to use linear for tone, others like audio taper. It really comes down to preference and how you use your tone knob.

Oct 27, 2004 · 500KA or A500K - A pots - are Logarithmic, volume pots. 500KB or B500K - B pots - are Linear, tone pots. 500KD or D500K - D pots - are Logarithmic, volume pots. found in my ibanez.