Volume Pot Replacement - Prototype

[prototype-fan]

I’m looking to replace the volume pot on a 1980s Prototype. Any suggestions on a new replacement that would be similar to the pots used by Hamer during that era?

Thanks!

[flattop]

I think Hamers volume pots had a custom taper, unlike anything else

Could still use a CTS audio taper 500k pot though. 

[Dutchman]

Mojotone’s custom taper pot’s are the closest to Hamer pot spec’s I’ve found. Give them a look see!!

[JGravelin]

2 hours ago, Dutchman said:

Mojotone’s custom taper pot’s are the closest to Hamer pot spec’s I’ve found. Give them a look see!!

YES! These specifically: https://www.mojotone.com/guitar-parts/Potentiometers_x/Mojotone-Vintage-Taper-CTS-500K-Short-Split-Shaft-Guitar-Potentiometer

 

[DaveH]

On 8/21/2020 at 8:56 AM, flattop said:

I think Hamers volume pots had a custom taper, unlike anything else

Could still use a CTS audio taper 500k pot though. 

They definitely had a unique taper, spec'd by them... Wish you could still get them, but not a real big deal.

[velorush]

I have had good results with the RS Guitarworks Superpots (@RoyB used to post here frequently). 

They are a CTS pot spec'd by RS and have a nice taper and are generally closer to the specified value than the typical off-the-shelf CTS.

[BubbaVO]

I had good results with the RS guitarworks super pots too. 

[prototype-fan]

On 8/22/2020 at 3:35 PM, JGravelin said:

YES! These specifically: https://www.mojotone.com/guitar-parts/Potentiometers_x/Mojotone-Vintage-Taper-CTS-500K-Short-Split-Shaft-Guitar-Potentiometer

 

Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. I ordered a Mojotone, so we’ll see how that works out.