briandrankin
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Why are potentiometer shafts different? I.e. course/fine knurled and some solid-shaft, split-shaft? I understand knobs fit different shaft types but why are some bodies' routed so that only a split-shaft pot fits?
Potentiometer - Shaft Question
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Re: Potentiometer - Shaft Question
Whether the shaft is split or solid has nothing to do with the body routing. Some bodies are very thick and need long shafts, but I find that short shafts fit just about every guitar.
Split shafts are most common, and accommodate most push-on plastic knobs (like Gibson and Strats). Metal knobs with a set screw (like a Tele) work best with solid shaft pots.
Whether the shaft is split or solid has nothing to do with the body routing. Some bodies are very thick and need long shafts, but I find that short shafts fit just about every guitar.
Split shafts are most common, and accommodate most push-on plastic knobs (like Gibson and Strats). Metal knobs with a set screw (like a Tele) work best with solid shaft pots.
