CTS TAOT 525K Short Shaft Audio Pots - 4x 500K with Caps vs CTS 500k Audio Pot, Long Split Shaft (4 Pack) by ToneShaper

Overall winner: CTS 500k Audio Pot, Long Split Shaft (4 Pack) by ToneShaper

Key Differences

Product A (The Art Of Tone) is a short-shaft 525K kit that includes four CTS TAOT custom 525K pots with brass bushings and capacitors, making it a more budget-friendly all-in-one option. Product B (ToneShaper) offers genuine CTS 500K 10% audio-taper pots with 24-tooth knurled split shafts (long split shaft) and slightly higher-rated durability for varied knob/washer setups, but may be too short for some older models

CTS TAOT 525K Short Shaft Audio Pots - 4x 500K with Caps

CTS TAOT 525K Short Shaft Audio Pots - 4x 500K with Caps

The Art Of Tone • ★ 3.9/5 • Budget

Set of four 525K short shaft audio pots with 3/8" bushing, brass components, and included orange drop capacitors. Provides precise 525K taper with 10% tolerance. Customer insight not provided

Pros

  • 4x CTS TAOT custom 525K pots
  • short shaft with brass bushing
  • includes capacitors
  • 24 tooth fine spline

Cons

  • customer insights unavailable
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CTS 500k Audio Pot, Long Split Shaft (4 Pack) by ToneShaper

CTS 500k Audio Pot, Long Split Shaft (4 Pack) by ToneShaper

ToneShaper • ★ 3.8/5 • Budget

CTS 500k audio-taper potentiometers with 24-tooth split-shaft for push-on knobs. Provides smooth taper and solid build; customers note good quality and value. Some comment on insufficient length for older Gibson Les Paul models

Pros

  • Genuine CTS pots
  • 500k 10% audio-taper
  • 24-tooth knurled split-shaft
  • Included brass sleeves for conversion

Cons

  • May be too short for some older models
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Head-to-Head

CriteriaWinner
Price The Art Of Tone
Durability ToneShaper
Versatility ToneShaper
User Reviews The Art Of Tone