Best "fast" potentiometers?

[astrozombie]

I know EVH has "fast" low friction pots and some other people make them... what's your experience?

[phred]

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I tried a Bournes and it worked as advertised. Probably a little too fast for me. If that is what you're looking for get one.

[Ashurbanipal]

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I've had a Bourns EVH in one guitar for nearly 4 months now; while it's nice and fast (I like a really loose feeling pot), it's starting to bleed a little while still on 0 - need to try some contact cleaner maybe.

[Jolly_Rancher]

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The Bourns are real slippery. Like, they feel like they're not even touching anything, but they stay put so it's fine. Mine's not an EVH, it's just a regular 500k Bourns from www.tubesandmore.com

[Chickenwings]

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bourns.
I dont like regular pots anymore. Now im spoiled.

[Mincer]

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Actually, the Dimarzio branded CTS pots are really great: pretty fast with a smooth taper. Haven't tried the newer Yngwie ones which are supposed to be fast as well.

[bigmack209]

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yeah i've wondered about this too... i'd love to hear some experiences/opinions

[Crane]

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What is the benefit of a fast pot. ? Volume swells ?

I replaced the volume pot. in my Mira and love it because it actually has some resistance - I feel like I can set it to any particular point with better accuracy.

[jmh151]

The PRS pots are ultra slippery as the above poster said.

[Ed Hunter]

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dont tell anyone but i have always used dimarzio 500K pots.
If the Dimarzio pots were good enough to use in those old prepro charvels then they are good enough for me! LOL!
I am interested in the YJM pots? are they 500K? or just 250K

[IanBallard]

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I've had a Bourns EVH in one guitar for nearly 4 months now; while it's nice and fast (I like a really loose feeling pot), it's starting to bleed a little while still on 0 - need to try some contact cleaner maybe.

Mine went from a slight bleed to almost no volume reduction at all. It's been there for over a year now, but there may be some design flaws here. I bought another one, just in case I got a fluke, but if it happens again, I'll just go back to CTS pots.

I like the loose feel, but I find myself hitting the knob while playing and it rolls a bit too easily. Granted, I'm using a knurled metal knob like a Tele, so the added weight probably makes it too extreme. Perhaps a lighter, plastic knob would be better, but I HATE the look of the knobs on the Wolfgang. I can't find any "normal" Strat knobs that have big enough openings, since these pots are solid shaft, not the smaller kind like a CTS.

[ratherdashing]

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I put a Bourns in one of my Strats, and after having ultra-stiff CTS pots for so many years it's quite a thing to get used to. The slightest nudge sends it flying. It does hold position though, and it's super fast and smooth ... I just need to stop being so sloppy so I can get used to it.

I think my ideal pot would be a teeny bit stickier than a standard Bourns.

[Ashurbanipal]

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Mine went from a slight bleed to almost no volume reduction at all. It's been there for over a year now, but there may be some design flaws here. I bought another one, just in case I got a fluke, but if it happens again, I'll just go back to CTS pots.

I like the loose feel, but I find myself hitting the knob while playing and it rolls a bit too easily. Granted, I'm using a knurled metal knob like a Tele, so the added weight probably makes it too extreme. Perhaps a lighter, plastic knob would be better, but I HATE the look of the knobs on the Wolfgang. I can't find any "normal" Strat knobs that have big enough openings, since these pots are solid shaft, not the smaller kind like a CTS.

Hmm, I'll have to observe and see what happens with mine. I've got a CTS for the tone which is stiffer but I don't ride it like the volume, so it's ok.

Yeah, the solid shaft is annoying - I had to get new knobs because the previous ones were metric. Then I still had to drill out the new ones because they were a tiny bit too small for the new pots .

Regarding other fast pots, I find that those coming stock with old MIJ Ibanezes are pretty quick too (less than EVH though) and have a decent taper.

Also curious about the Yngwie ones - I think they're also available in 500k.