{"product_id":"allparts-ep-4185-000-cts-250k-no-load-tone-pot-split-shaft","title":"Allparts EP-4185-000 CTS 250K No-Load Tone Pot, Split Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllparts EP-4185-000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a CTS 250K no-load tone potentiometer with a 24-spline split shaft — designed specifically for use as a tone control on single-coil pickup guitars (Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster). The no-load feature disconnects the pot from the circuit entirely at the maximum (full clockwise) position, giving you a direct, unloaded pickup signal at position 10. Includes nut and washer. Made by CTS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a No-Load Pot — And Why Does It Matter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a standard tone pot, the potentiometer remains in the circuit even when turned to maximum — the pot's resistance and the capacitor still present a small load on the pickup signal, causing a subtle but measurable reduction in high-frequency content even at full tone. A no-load pot solves this by using a mechanical detent at the maximum position that physically disconnects the pot (and its associated capacitor) from the circuit — at position 10, the tone control is completely bypassed, and the pickup signal goes directly to the volume pot and output jack with no tone circuit load at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result at position 10 is a brighter, more open, and more transparent tone compared to a standard pot at maximum — closer to the pickup's true, unloaded output. Positions 1–9 behave identically to a standard tone pot. This is the same no-load tone pot design used by Fender on certain American Series Stratocasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e250K — Correct for Single-Coil Guitars\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 250K resistance value is the standard for single-coil pickup guitars, providing the correct tonal balance and high-frequency response for Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Jazzmaster pickups. For humbucker-equipped guitars, a 500K pot is the standard choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e EP-4185-000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e CTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e No-Load Tone Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Split shaft, 24-spline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nut and washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster (single-coil guitars)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard 250K Audio Alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e EP-4980-000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable at \u003cstrong\u003eReco Music Malaysia\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eFree delivery for orders over RM100 to West Malaysia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fast delivery nationwide. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us-1\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AllParts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42282727342253,"sku":"EP-4185-000","price":45.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/0510\/2641\/files\/AllParts-EP4185-000-CTS-No-Load-250K-Tone-Pot.jpg?v=1762521629","url":"https:\/\/www.recomusic.com.my\/products\/allparts-ep-4185-000-cts-250k-no-load-tone-pot-split-shaft","provider":"Reco Music Malaysia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}