Series 450G
24mm Guitar Potentiometer
Robust Construction
Proprietary Anti-Static Lube
Brass Shaft & Bushing
Smooth Rotational Feel
Wide Selection of Tapers
Reduced Shaft Wobble
Solderable Rear Cover
Low Noise Output
Description
The Series 450G Guitar Potentiometer is the same robust high-quality guitar potentiometer that has become the
industry standard for top guitar manufacturers. Featuring reduced shaft wobble, low noise output, and smooth
rotational feel, the Series 450G is supplied with standard tin-plated rear cover and solder lug terminals. Options
include various shaft and bushing lengths, shaft trim options, and a wide variety of standard resistance values
and tapers to suit guitar design requirements.
Ordering Information
Series
450G
Code
T
Terminal
Style
T
Spec.
Solder lug
Bushing
Length
2
Shaft
Length
4
Code
Shaft
Trim
K
Spec.
Round
Flat
Split Knurl
Resistance
Code
504
Resistance
Tolerance
B
Taper
4
Torque
S
Code
2
3
4
5
6
Spec.
.250” (6.35mm)
.375” (9.53mm)
.500” (12.7mm)
.625” (15.9mm)
.750” (19.1mm)
R
F
K
Code
A
B
Spec.
±10%
±20%
Code Spec.
S
L
Standard
Low Torque
Code Resistance
253
503
104
254
504
105
25
kΩ
50
kΩ
100
kΩ
250
kΩ
500
kΩ
1 MΩ
Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Spec.
Linear
10% Audio
Linear
15% Audio
5% Audio
20% Audio
25% Audio
30% Audio
Curve
Std. D
A
Spl. D
B
C
BD
H
J
Diameter: 3/8”- 32UNEF-2A
Code
4
5
6
7
8
9
Spec.
.500” (12.7mm)
.625” (15.9mm)
.750” (19.1mm)
.875” (22.2mm)
1.000” (25.4mm)
1.125” (28.6mm)
Diameter: .250”
2020-10-07 Rev. B
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24mm Guitar Potentiometer
Series 450G
Unit
Ω
%
%
watt
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Resistance Range
Resistance Tolerance
Power Rating
Resistance Tapers
Conditions & Remarks
Linear and Audio
Standard
Special
@ 55°C
See resistance tapers chart
Min.
25k
-20
-10
Max.
1 Meg
+20
+10
0.25
Mechanical and Environmental
Parameter
Operating Temperature Range
Rotational Life
Rotational Torque
Mechanical Angle
Stop Strength
Push-Pull Strength of Shaft:
Soldering Condition:
Packaging:
Conditions & Remarks
Standard
Special
Standard
Low
Min.
-10
10,000
100,000
0.75
0.50
9
Max.
+80
6.0
2.0
300
Unit
°C
cycles
cycles
in-oz
in-oz
°
in-lb
30 lb for 10 seconds
Maximum temperature of 260°C for 5 seconds
Standard cardboard box packaging
All testing is performed at room ambient conditions except as noted. Users should verify device actual performance in their specific applications.
This product is compliant to RoHS3 Directive 2015/863 Amendments of Annex II on 31 March 2015, and REACH SVHC Directive EC 1907/2006 Amendments of
Annex XIV & Annex XVII on 15 January 2018.
Custom and value-added options available on request. Please contact your sales representative for additional information.
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Series 450G Metal Shaft, Bushing Mount, Solder Lug Terminals
Shaft Diameter and Trim Options
F – Flat
2020-10-07 Rev. B
K – Split Knurl
R – Round
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equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote.
24mm Guitar Potentiometer
Series 450G
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Taper Options
2020-10-07 Rev. B
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©2019 CTS® Corporation. Information/product(s) subject to change. No warranty that product(s) will meet the stated specifications for customer specific applications or test
equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote.
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