Bourns PDB Guitar Potentiometers

Bourns PDB Series Guitar Potentiometers provide reliable, smooth control with durable carbon elements for accurate volume and tone adjustment. These potentiometers are available in compact 18mm and heavy duty 24mm formats, and the range includes push-pull and blend-balance models. The PDB series guitar potentiometers offer linear and audio taper options and feature a mechanical angle of 300° ±5°. Typical applications include soundboards, tone filters, and volume control. 

Features

  • Audio and linear tapers for volume and tone
  • Durable metal shaft and bushing
  • Low friction rotation for quick adjustments
  • RoHS compliant
  • Smooth carbon element response
  • Solder lugs for easy wiring
  • Split or solid shafts for standard knobs

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°
Power Rating Linear 0.2W
Audio 0.1W