There are also pots that fall between the two - our very own SSS Premium® CTS pots fall somewhere between full on audio and linear. They give a more uniform taper sweep with none of the sudden drop offs which is a common problem with many modern audio taper pots.

Are CTS pots audio or linear?

Fits most USA guitar/bass, CTS pots have long been the first choice in American guitars like Fender, USA Les Paul, etc. 500K pot is standard control for humbucker, audio is for tone and linear for volume normally.

Are Guitar pots linear or logarithmic?

The pot may be linear, but the way our ears perceive volume isnt. For our ears to perceive a halving of volume with the control at the midway point, the pot actually needs to be logarithmic.

Are linear pots A or B?

500k A would denote an audio taper pot, and the B suffix would denote a linear taper pot. The only difference is the taper of the pot, or how gradually it rolls off. Most manufacturers use either (2) audio taper pots for volume + tone or would use audio taper for volume, and linear taper for tone.

Are volume pots linear?

Volume pots are always audio tapered; its not a matter of preference, its a matter of functionality. A linear volume pot will act almost like a switch to your ear. Tone pots should be linear tapered, but rarely are.

What is the difference between linear and logarithmic potentiometer?

Two types of potentiometers with different tracks are available. With linear potentiometers, the resistance between one end of the track and the wiper varies at a constant rate as the slider is moved along the track. In logarithmic types, the change in resistance is much less at one end of the track to the other.

Why would linear pots work better for balance than for logarithmic pots?

The other advantage of the fake log pot is that linear pots usually have better tracking (and power handling) than commercially available log pots, so there will be less variation in the signal between left and right channels.

What is a Type B potentiometer?

Potentiometers made in Asia and the USA are usually marked with an A for logarithmic taper or a B for linear taper; C for the rarely seen reverse logarithmic taper. When a percentage is referenced with a non-linear taper, it relates to the resistance value at the midpoint of the shaft rotation.

What does the B mean on a potentiometer?

A generally means audio taper and B generally means linear taper.

What is a linear potentiometer?

A linear potentiometer is a type of position sensor. They are used to measure displacement along a single axis, either up and down or left and right. Linear potentiometers are often rod actuated and connected to an internal slider or wiper carrier.

What is the difference between a linear and a logarithmic potentiometer?

Two types of potentiometers with different tracks are available. With linear potentiometers, the resistance between one end of the track and the wiper varies at a constant rate as the slider is moved along the track. In logarithmic types, the change in resistance is much less at one end of the track to the other.

How do you tell if a potentiometer is linear or logarithmic?

Use a multimeter. At 0 resistance should be 0, at 10 it will be whatever value the pot is i believe (250K, 500K etc) and then measure at 5. If its half of the 10 value, then its linear. If its much smaller than half then its log.