{"product_id":"cts-split-shaft-500k-pot","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series CTS Split Shaft 500K Potentiometer (1-piece)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCrafted to match the feel of original 1950s pots, this RetroSpec Custom potentiometer delivers the control and reliability a proper Les Paul restoration or upgrade deserves. Built to vintage-correct specification, with the characteristics that set 1950s Gibson electronics apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese aren't off-the-shelf pots. They're made to RetroSpec's own custom specification — the details we know matter from working on real vintage instruments. Each one is built with a solid brass thread and shaft for durability, a tight tolerance of ±9% for consistent, predictable response, and a resistance rated 10% over standard — 550K — for the fuller, more open top end that vintage-correct wiring is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is more than just a pot — it's the tone-correct component that brings your Les Paul closer to true vintage spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAvailable in short-shaft for Historic\/Reissue models and long-shaft for standard models — sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMade to RetroSpec custom specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eResistance: 550K (10% over standard, for vintage-correct response)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTolerance: ±9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Solid brass thread and shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShaft: Split shaft (24-tooth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBushing: Standard, 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShaft options: Short-shaft (Historic\/Reissue) or long-shaft (standard models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease specify short-shaft (Historic\/Reissue) or long-shaft (standard models). Sold individually.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroSpec","offers":[{"title":"Short Shaft Vintage\/Reissue","offer_id":53893473599854,"sku":"CTSPOT","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long Shaft Standard USA","offer_id":53893473632622,"sku":"CTSPOT-2","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/RetroSpecParts4-25-2600416.jpg?v=1781105208","url":"https:\/\/retrospecvintageparts.com\/products\/cts-split-shaft-500k-pot","provider":"RetroSpec Vintage Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}