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Bourns Model 95 500Ka Guitar Potentiometer
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Product Description
The Bourns Model 95 500KA Potentiometer premium guitar pot offers a long life and extremely low noise. It offers all of the advantages of the 82 at a more economical price. These pots have a 20% tolerance. The main difference in cost between this and the 82 is the 82 has a few more mechanical parts and is a 10% tolerance.Resistive tolerance and taper play a major part in the overall tonal characteristics of a guitar. Materials used in construction of the pot contribute to the stability and performance of the pot. Carbon resistive inks can shift in excess of 10% easily with changes in temperature and humidity due to their hygroscopic characteristic. Conductive polymer inks that are used in Bourns high grade potentiometers are much more stable. The seal will protect the internal components from the effects of temperature, humidity and dust.
Wiring for a Bourns potentiomoter is slightly different than the standard potentiometer. There are three lugs labelled 1, 2, and 3. The #2 lug, which is closer to the top, is what would be your center lug on a standard potentiometer. Threaded shaft length is 3/8". Dimensions of the base are .620 x .680 x .475
Wiring for a Bourns potentiomoter is slightly different than the standard potentiometer. There are three lugs labelled 1, 2, and 3. The #2 lug, which is closer to the top, is what would be your center lug on a standard potentiometer. Threaded shaft length is 3/8". Dimensions of the base are .620 x .680 x .475
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Customer Reviews
By James T Burnett
Date: September 19, 2023
I got the one with the aluminum knobs. The knobs are nice, and most of the pots are perfectly in spec. So far the worst was only -10 of rated resistance. I am actually surprised for the cost.
Rating: 
[4 of 5 Stars!]
[4 of 5 Stars!]
By jaffreytech
Date: July 08, 2023
Decent reputation and had what I needed.
Rating: 
[5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Will
Date: June 18, 2023
They worked but just barely!
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By W. Mayhew
Date: May 31, 2023
For the price, this kit is pretty good. There is a nice assortment of common values. The accuracy of the resistance of several pots I tested is acceptable. Mechanical feel is decent, but time will tell if the wipers remain noise-free with repeated adjustments. It is nice to have decent looking matching knobs provided. It would have been nice if there were a few more pieces of the trim pots provided in the kitSomething I didnt test was the ability to withstand high voltage without having the wiper arc over to the adjustment shaft. For transistor projects at tens of volts, that isnt likely an issue. If youre using these pots in a vacuum tube project where plate voltage is applied to the resistance element, Id recommend bench testing to be sure theres no leakage or arcing before using in a project.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By William Jenkins III
Date: March 14, 2023
I like that this kit is inexpensive and includes not only five of the values I use the most, but five different colors of knobs AND a set of trimmer pots, which I recently developed a need for. The price is quite nice considering the extras that come with this set. I will probably be buying another of these sets soon.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Philip Rowe
Date: December 08, 2022
Comes complete with components separately inside clear box.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]