Centralab Potentiometers

Classic Tone Control with Vintage Precision

Unlock authentic vintage tone shaping with Centralab® Potentiometers, crafted to deliver smooth, reliable audio taper performance for guitars and other electric instruments. Whether you prefer the classic split shaft or solid shaft design, each pot features a full-size 15/16" metal can, precision 9% +/- tolerance, and durable threaded bushings that provide a secure, professional fit on any guitar or amp tone and volume circuit.

Designed with musicians and builders in mind, Centralab® pots balance vintage authenticity with modern reliability. The audio (logarithmic) taper ensures your tone knob sweeps smoothly, giving you nuanced control over brightness and warmth. Choose from trusted resistance values like 275K or 550K ohms to perfectly complement your pickups 275K for brighter single-coils or 550K for fuller humbucker sounds. Mounting hardware is included to simplify installation, and the pots fit standard 3/8" mounting holes for quick upgrades or replacements.

Whether you're restoring a vintage guitar, building a custom instrument, or upgrading your rig, Centralab® Potentiometers bring timeless tone control with consistent quality and durability you can trust. Experience the tactile feel and sonic clarity that have made Centralab® a go-to name among players and luthiers for decades.

Centralab® 550K Audio Taper Potentiometer
(CTL-550/CTL-550XL)

Available in Standard and Long Bushing. Designed to vintage specs for classic audio taper response, this pot offers a 9% +/- tolerance for consistent performance and tonal accuracy. Its full-size 15/16" can and durable 24-spline split shaft ensure a secure, authentic fit with your favorite guitar knobs. The 3/8-32 threaded bushing and included mounting hardware make installation quick and easy in any 3/8" diameter mounting hole. Perfect for high-output pickups and players who demand precision, this pot delivers the vintage feel and sonic clarity you expect from Centralab®.

Centralab® 275K Audio Taper Potentiometers
(CTL-275/CTL-275SS)

Available in Solid and Split Shaft. Get vintage tone control precision with the Centralab® 275K Audio Taper Potentiometer, split shaft version. Built to vintage specs with a 9% +/- tolerance, this audio taper pot delivers smooth, reliable response for tone shaping in guitars and other instruments. Its full-size 15/16" can and 3/4-32 threaded standard bushing provide a secure, classic fit. The 24-spline split shaft is compatible with a wide range of guitar knobs, making it an easy upgrade or replacement for your instrument's tone or volume controls. Mounting hardware is included for quick installation in any 3/8" diameter mounting hole.