Seymour Duncan YJM-250, 250K Pot, YJM 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
- 11807-50-250
Description
Seymour Duncan YJM-250 Potentiometer — 250K Volume Pot
The Seymour Duncan YJM-250 is a high-speed volume potentiometer engineered for recording and mixing sessions where responsive control and fast action matter during tracking and overdubs. Built on a Bourns platform with minimal-viscosity lubricant, this pot delivers smooth, effortless turns without the sluggish resistance of standard volume controls. Designed and endorsed for professional-grade wiring upgrades, the YJM-250 brings precision electronics to any instrument needing a reliability upgrade for studio work.
Design & Construction
This pot features a split-shaft design with 6mm grooved shaft, ensuring secure mounting and compatibility with standard potentiometer brackets and knobs. The Bourns manufacturing base guarantees consistent quality and durability across the winding and resistance tolerances critical to audio circuits, maintaining signal integrity across your recording chain.
Performance & Taper
The High Speed Audio Taper response curve gives you precise control over volume levels with minimal dead zone, making subtle adjustments or dramatic swells equally responsive during tracking and mixing. The minimal-viscosity lubricant inside eliminates the grinding or stiffness that degrades feel over time, keeping your control smooth through countless studio sessions and recording takes.
Key Features
- Resistance value: 250 kOhms
- Volume potentiometer configuration
- High Speed Audio Taper for responsive control curve
- Split-shaft design with 6mm shaft diameter
- Grooved shaft for secure knob mounting
- Bourns potentiometer base for reliable manufacturing
- Minimal-viscosity lubricant for smooth, fast-action turns
- Soldered connections — no push/push or tandem configurations
The YJM-250 delivers the fast, reliable volume control that studio engineers and producers expect from a Seymour Duncan electronics component.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan YJM-250 is a 250K volume potentiometer engineered with high-speed audio taper and minimal-viscosity lubricant to deliver smooth, responsive turns and precise control over volume levels in your recording chain. In the studio, its minimal dead zone and fast-action response let you capture subtle volume automation passes and dramatic swells with accuracy, while the Bourns-based construction ensures consistency across tracking and mixing sessions. Choose this pot for wiring upgrades that eliminate control grinding and stiffness, keeping your recordings clean and your workflow fluid.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Gigging
- ✓ Touring
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does '250K' mean and which instruments or audio gear does this fit?
250K refers to the resistance value in kilo-ohms; this is a standard volume potentiometer for electric guitars, basses, and audio equipment needing a volume control upgrade. The split-shaft design with 6mm grooved shaft ensures compatibility with standard potentiometer brackets and most instrument and pro-audio knobs.
How does the high-speed audio taper make this different from a standard volume pot?
The high-speed audio taper gives you precise control with minimal dead zone, meaning you can make subtle volume adjustments in the lower range and dramatic swells in the upper range without sluggish or unresponsive feel. The minimal-viscosity lubricant eliminates grinding and stiffness, keeping the control smooth and fast-action through thousands of turns.
Is this pot durable for touring and regular live use?
Yes; it is built on a Bourns manufacturing platform with consistent quality and durability tolerances, designed and endorsed for professional-grade installations. The minimal-viscosity lubricant and solid construction keep the control reliable across long tours and repeated use.
What is included and how is it wired?
The YJM-250 comes as a standalone potentiometer with soldered connections—no push/push or tandem configurations. Installation requires soldering to your instrument or audio gear's existing wiring harness.
How does this compare to other 250K pots like CTS or Alpha?
The YJM-250 is built on the Bourns platform with minimal-viscosity lubricant and high-speed audio taper, offering smoother, faster action and more responsive control than standard CTS or Alpha 250K pots. The reduced viscosity eliminates the grinding resistance you may feel in older or standard-grade potentiometers.
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