Push/Pull pots

[bjones1972]

Anyone know if CTS or Switchcraft makes push pull pots?

 

[SWeAT hOg]

Google

 

[deadringer]

Don't think CTS does anymore, but I could be wrong.

Your best bet is Alpha 500k pots:

STEWMAC.COM : Push-pull Pots

 

[bjones1972]

Google

That was the first place I went. Wasn't satisfied with what I did(n't) find. Decided to ask the audience. Thanks for your help, though.

 

[SJM]

Try mojotone. They sell good quality US spec push/pulls. I've used them and they work fine plus you don't have to have to different type of knobs. The stems are fine splined just like CTS.

Amp Parts, Cabinets, Guitar, Bass, Pickups, Pedals - Mojotone.com

 

[bjones1972]

Try mojotone. They sell good quality US spec push/pulls. I've used them and they work fine plus you don't have to have to different type of knobs. The stems are fine splined just like CTS.

Amp Parts, Cabinets, Guitar, Bass, Pickups, Pedals - Mojotone.com

At the risk of showing my ignorance, what does the "US spec" mean?

 

[SJM]

Alpha pots are metric being Asian made. The bushings are 5/16" diameter and the stems are coarse splined. By US spec, I guess I should say Imperial or American standards. The bushings are 3/8" diameter and stems have fine splines like CTS, or Gibson pots. These are what I used:

Mojo Potentiometers » Mojotone US Spec 500K Audio Taper Push-Pull Short Shaft Potentiometer

 

[bjones1972]

Alpha pots are metric being Asian made. The bushings are 5/16" diameter and the stems are coarse splined. By US spec, I guess I should say Imperial or American standards. The bushings are 3/8" diameter and stems have fine splines like CTS, or Gibson pots. These are what I used:

Mojo Potentiometers » Mojotone US Spec 500K Audio Taper Push-Pull Short Shaft Potentiometer

And they drop right in to an Epi LP? No body modding needed?

 

[SJM]

And they drop right in to an Epi LP? No body modding needed?

No, you will need to enlarge the holes to 3/8" but that's only 1/16 of an inch. I use a wood hole reamer and it only takes a few minutes. You would need to do that with any premium pots whether CTS, Dimarzio or Bourns. I find a link to a reamer and edit this post.

Use this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Handle-Ta...pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a62eccce6

 

[truckermde]

Try mojotone. They sell good quality US spec push/pulls. I've used them and they work fine plus you don't have to have to different type of knobs. The stems are fine splined just like CTS.

Amp Parts, Cabinets, Guitar, Bass, Pickups, Pedals - Mojotone.com

+1 on the mojotone. Got em in my Epi SG Custom, and they're smooth. I was under the impression that they are made by CTS, but I could be wrong. (it happens all the time)

 

[truckermde]

No, you will need to enlarge the holes to 3/8" but that's only 1/16 of an inch. I use a wood hole reamer and it only takes a few minutes. You would need to do that with any premium pots whether CTS, Dimarzio or Bourns. I find a link to a reamer and edit this post.

Use this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Handle-Tapered-Reamer-1-8-3-8-OEM-Brand-/250767789286?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a62eccce6

The little hand reamer is so gentle, it won't even chip the paint, if you're careful. Takes like 5min to enlarge all 4 holes, too. Easy peasy...

 

[straybeat]

Here are some. You can look through the pages for different brands;

Antique Electronic Supply LLC

They unfortunately don't have CTS in push/pull at the moment.

 

[SJM]

+1 on the mojotone. Got em in my Epi SG Custom, and they're smooth. I was under the impression that they are made by CTS, but I could be wrong. (it happens all the time)

I was under the same impression. Now I'm curious to find out.

 

[MATTM]

CTS doen't make a DPDT push pull to the best of my knowledge. Switchcraft manufacturers switches and jacks.

 

[straybeat]

CTS doen't make a DPDT push pull to the best of my knowledge. Switchcraft manufacturers switches and jacks.

My mistake. They have a bunch listed on a CTS site, but they aren't CTS pots.

 

[jamdogg]

And they drop right in to an Epi LP? No body modding needed?

I think i have one for you that will drop in. PM me your addy and I can send it along if you still need it.

 

[MATTM]

My mistake. They have a bunch listed on a CTS site, but they aren't CTS pots.

No sweat.

The ones from Mojotone aren't too bad

Just stay away from Alpha. They are awful.

 

[bjones1972]

No sweat.

The ones from Mojotone aren't too bad

Just stay away from Alpha. They are awful.

I'm thinking that Alpha is what EPI uses on their higher end (and maybe all) their gits. I have a Prophecy custom plus and a 2010 Tribute..Alphas in all of them.
I broke one of the P/P knobs in my tribute and took it to a luthier to get it fixed. He told me that he had installed a switchcraft push pull pot in it's place. I think he was blowing smoke, but who cares...it works and sounds good. lol

 

[bjones1972]

I think i have one for you that will drop in. PM me your addy and I can send it along if you still need it.

Hey man, I really appreciate it. I was asking mainly because I eventually want to upgrade my pots..so it's not something that I GOTTA have right now. But again, I really appreciate your willingness to step up for a complete stranger. The world really could use a lot more of this. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

 

[BugsyB]

Dimarzio makes a high quality push pull pot also.