Do I Need Special Pots for My '51 Reissue P Bass?

[jasper383]

I would like to replace the volume and tone pots in my MIJ Fender '51 Reissue Precision Bass. The pots are 250K and the cap is .047.

Do I need smaller diameter than usual pots, because this is a MIJ bass? I believe there is less space for the pots in these basses, but I haven't any confirmation of that.

What do you suggest for this bass as far as pots goes? Thank you.

[luzceloffan]

You could just use mini cts pots those are small in size and good quality construction.

[line6man]

If you're not sure, just get the mini pots.

[rllefebv]

My '51 RI would not take standard pots... Needs mini's, however I am thinking of modifying it to take the regular size...

-robert