Bourns PDB Guitar Potentiometers
Bourns PDB Series Guitar Potentiometers are high-reliability audio controls and feature smooth rotation and durable carbon elements. These professional grade potentiometers deliver precise volume and tone shaping. The PDB series guitar potentiometers offer diverse options, including compact 18mm bodies, heavy duty 24mm designs, and specialized push-pull or blend-balance variations. These potentiometers are available in linear and audio tapers and ensure premium performance and a long operational lifespan. Typically used in musical instrument electronics, particularly for adjusting volume and tone in guitars.
Features
- Audio and linear tapers fit volume or tone slots
- Carbon element provides smooth audio sweep
- In compliance with RoHS
- Low friction rotation allows quick on-the-fly adjustments
- Metal shaft and bushing ensure road-ready durability
- Split and solid shafts accommodate standard guitar knobs
- Standard solder lugs simplify guitar wiring installation
Applications
- Amplifiers
- Coil splitting
- Electric guitars
- Mixing consoles
- Pedal drive
- Phase switching
- Soundboards
- Tone filters
- Volume controls
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance Range | 10kΩ to 1MΩ | |
| Resistance Tolerance | ±20% | |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 300° ±5° | |
| Rotational Life | 15,000 cycles | |
| Power Rating | Linear | 0.2W |
| Audio | 0.1W | |