The BEST Push/Pull Pot?

darthphineas

darthphineas

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I typically get the garden variety A500K push/pull pots. more times than not, they are the ones with the thinner shaft diameter. but I'm really wanting to find a nice A500K push/pull pot with a smooth turn to it and the larger shaft diameter.

sure, I can call all the usual places and expect to hear them tell me what they think I want to hear to get me to buy their parts... but I'd be interested in hearing who has had great experiences with the different brands of push/pull pots.


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Re: The BEST Push/Pull Pot?

in what way did they wear out mate ? I'm just about to buy another.
 
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wolf5150 said:
in what way did they wear out mate ? I'm just about to buy another.
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I bought mine from Warmoth. They worked fine for a time (six months?) and then stopped "clicking" when I'd press down and they wouldn't split the coils. Happened to two. Such a great idea though.
 
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i phoned WD as i've used them for years so have a good relationship with them . I asked if they've had many issues with them and was told this is a proprietary pot and so far none have been returned for the switch failing. Its fitted to my spare live guitar which doesn't get a lot of use so hopefully it'll last a long time. If i get problems i'll share them with you.
 
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wolf5150 said:
i phoned WD as i've used them for years so have a good relationship with them . I asked if they've had many issues with them and was told this is a proprietary pot and so far none have been returned for the switch failing. Its fitted to my spare live guitar which doesn't get a lot of use so hopefully it'll last a long time. If i get problems i'll share them with you.
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That's good news because they were my favorites otherwise. Mine looked a lot like yours but it was several years ago. I'd like to start using the push/push pots again.
 
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the guy who invented fire said:
DiMarzio sells push/pull pots, they are contract made by CTS and are super high quality, have a great taper and don't cost too much.
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didn't know the DMZ pots were made by CTS. that's good to know.


what would really be awesome if some place made some usable 1 meg ohm push/pull pots. but that's a different story.
 
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instead of starting a new thread, I thought I'd dig this one back up.

who has experience with what brands of pots that have a super-fast low-friction action (like the Yngweigh pots) and pots that have a little more deliberate resistance - not hard or sticky, but smooth without spinning like a top. any takers?

about to replace the 500k 3/8" diameter thread CTS pot in the MIJ Charvel San Dimas Pro Mod. I like the smoother (dare I say 'stiffer') turn on it. since I'll have to track down a new p/p pot to get one with a 3/8" dia thread, I figured I'd go the distance on the action.


thanks!
 
Re: The BEST Push/Pull Pot?

darthphineas said:
I typically get the garden variety A500K push/pull pots. more times than not, they are the ones with the thinner shaft diameter. but I'm really wanting to find a nice A500K push/pull pot with a smooth turn to it and the larger shaft diameter.

sure, I can call all the usual places and expect to hear them tell me what they think I want to hear to get me to buy their parts... but I'd be interested in hearing who has had great experiences with the different brands of push/pull pots.


:thanks:
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I need an answer to this as well, however my problem is working with those tiny wire holes, especially when 2 wires have to go through. Are there any push/pull pot's with larger holes?
 
Re: The BEST Push/Pull Pot?

TinPan said:
I need an answer to this as well, however my problem is working with those tiny wire holes, especially when 2 wires have to go through. Are there any push/pull pot's with larger holes?
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Soldering push pulls without a good soldering rig, great eyesight and/or a fresh prescription from a thorough optometrist, and possibly built-in magnification on your soldering station....is a form of medieval torture.

Especially if recycling pickups with barely-long-enougj leads.
 
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I've found CTS and Alpha push-pulls to be unreliable and that's the reason I switched to Bourns pots. IMO, they are highest quality I've yet found with good price and long life. I also prefer their taper to other ones. They are very smooth to turn and have larger shaft diameter.
 
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