Seymour Duncan SDP-500, 500K Pot, SD logo
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11807-60-500
Description
Seymour Duncan SDP-500, 500K Pot, SD Logo
The Seymour Duncan SDP-500 is a professional-grade potentiometer engineered for guitar electronics and control circuits. This pot delivers smooth, responsive taper and reliable performance in any instrument wiring application, whether upgrading existing electronics or building from scratch.
Design & Build Quality
Manufactured by Bourns to exacting Seymour Duncan specifications, this potentiometer combines precision engineering with durability. The split shaft design accommodates a wide variety of knob styles, giving you flexibility in hardware selection and final presentation.
Recording Studio Integration
Clean, predictable taper response ensures your guitar tone remains consistent during tracking and overdubs. Complete mounting hardware is included for quick installation, so you can get back to tracking without lengthy downtime. The split shaft accepts standard and metric knobs, making this pot adaptable across different instruments in your session setup.
Key Features
- 500K Ohm audio taper potentiometer
- Custom-crafted by Bourns to exact Seymour Duncan specifications
- Split shaft design for knob versatility
- Includes complete mounting hardware
- Audio taper curve for smooth, musical response
- Professional-grade construction and durability
- Compatible with standard and metric knob styles
- Suitable for volume, tone, and blend control applications
This SDP-500 delivers the dependable performance and build quality Seymour Duncan is known for, making it an excellent choice for repair work, custom builds, or electronics upgrades to keep your studio instruments sounding their best.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SDP-500 is a professional-grade 500K audio-taper potentiometer for studio control circuits, signal chains, and custom audio gear builds. Its smooth, musical response and precision engineering make it ideal for recording console modifications, DIY signal-path upgrades, and session equipment maintenance. Complete with mounting hardware and a split shaft design that adapts to various knob styles, this pot delivers dependable tracking and tonal shaping for producers and engineers building or maintaining studio electronics.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Custom Builds
- ✓ Electronics Upgrades
- ✓ Guitar Repair
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 500K audio taper mean?
The 500K rating is the potentiometer's resistance value, and audio taper refers to the logarithmic curve that matches how human hearing perceives volume and tone changes. This means the SDP-500 delivers smooth, musical response across the full range of rotation, making control feel natural and responsive.
What knobs will work with the split shaft design?
The split shaft accommodates both standard and metric knob styles, giving you flexibility in hardware selection across different builds and replacement scenarios. Complete mounting hardware is included to streamline installation.
Can I use this pot for volume, tone, and blend controls?
Yes. The SDP-500 is suitable for all three applications—volume, tone, and blend circuits—making it a versatile choice for any guitar electronics project or repair.
Is this pot built to professional standards?
The SDP-500 is manufactured by Bourns to exacting Seymour Duncan specifications, combining precision engineering with professional-grade durability and reliability for repair work, custom builds, and electronics upgrades.
What is included in the package?
The SDP-500 includes complete mounting hardware, making installation straightforward whether you are upgrading existing electronics or building from scratch.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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