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Potentiometers & Knobs for Fretted Instruments

Whether you own an electric bass or a flat top guitar, you never know when your instrument is going to need a replacement or upgrade in the potentiometer or knob department. Thankfully, you'll have no trouble finding potentiometers and knobs for fretted instruments on today's market. In fact, companies like Fender, ProLine, DiMarzio, Gibson, EMG and countless others specialize in replacement parts for fretted instruments, and this most certainly includes potentiometers and knobs. Have a look through this catalog and see for yourself.

Obviously the right choice for you will depend on your current needs and preferences - but in all honesty, every potentiometer and knob in this section deserves your attention. To start your search, we'll suggest beginning with a top rated item like the EMG PA2 Preamp Booster Switch. What you have here is a straight booster preamplifier mounted on a mini toggle switch. Ideal for those who want to overdrive the input of their amp for killer distortion, this booster switch also works terrifically with passive pickups.

Another cool item to check out is the Fender 250K Split Shaft Potentiometer. A top-notch pot for tone or volume control, it's very easy to install on Telecasters and Stratocasters alike. Of course, not every upgrade or replacement has to be a huge project - for those who simply want to replace or upgrade their guitar's knobs, you'll find plenty of choices, including the Gibson Top Hat Knobs. Slick and stylish, these knobs are a simple way to give your guitar an authentic, vintage Gibson touch.

With so many potentiometers and knobs for fretted instruments to choose from, your best bet is to dive into these pages and do some browsing of your own. In this day and age, there is no end in sight to the way you can enhance the look and sound of your guitar or bass, and any one of the potentiometers and knobs here are worthy of your attention.