where to find 'resistive to turn' pots?

[sleeplessknight]

So, I don't know what the correct term is for this, but I'm looking for some pots that take some effort (not a lot) to turn. Kind of like the volume knob on a high-end stereo, where you can turn it freely, but it doesn't just swing around freely like your good ol' CTS pot. Does that make sense? If so, what is the right term for that, and where can I find some that would be suitable for wiring up a passive P/J bass with?

[Exploiter8]

I got a sheet of round self-adhesive felt pads from the hardware store that's used for replacing the feet under jewelry boxes and such. I just used a hole punch in the center of one sized a little less than my knob and sandwiched it between the bass and the knob. Works fine for me. Just a suggestion.

X8

[line6man]

IME, full sized CTS pots have a fair amount more turning resistance compared to say a mini pot.

How much more tension do you need?

[trunkshope6]

ugh i know what u mean i hate when the knobs turn really easily,good examples can be found at guitar center where u cant even feel the center detent when turning th knobs,its that bad!!

[line6man]

Originally Posted by trunkshope6

examples can be found at guitar center where u cant even feel the center detent when turning th knobs

There is no center detent on any pots that Guitar Center sells, unless it's a blend pot.

IME, Guitar Center has never sold any 25K or 50K pots for the EQ on preamps.

[SamanthaCay]

Allen Bradley pot’s are the best I’ve ever come across. there’s enough turn resistence that they are quite difficult to turn without a knob. they are sealed so there is no chance of crackle do to dust getting inside. these things are silky smooth and are probably the best quality pot one can buy. I guess the only bad part is they are rather big at about 1 1/8" diameter. you can find a ton of retailers via google. I buy them locally so I can’t really say which online store is best, although I will say a good price should be around $7.00.
hope this helps.


Samantha.

[sleeplessknight]

Hrmm, I'm going to have to look into those Allen Bradley pots! Re: "how much tension do I need", I'd like it to where it almost feels like there's a thousand smooth little detents all along the sweep of the pot, if possible.

[akmusicfreak]

Originally Posted by line6man

IME, full sized CTS pots have a fair amount more turning resistance compared to say a mini pot.

How much more tension do you need?

+1. Don't know about other pots but I use these in my basses, and they work for well for me.

[xaxxat]

You might try a spring washer between the nut and knob.

http://www.springmasters.com/spring-washers.html

[SpamBot]

I like the ones you see on power amps that have a bunch of detents. Never seen them sold individually though

[bongomania]

I'll have to check out those Allen Bradley's too. A few of the pots sold by Weber are indicated on their site as having low, "standard", or high rotating resistance.
https://taweber.powweb.com/store/potsord.htm

[SamanthaCay]

Wow! so I did a google search to try and find a good link for you guys for the Allen Bradley pots and apparently they haven’t been in production for quite some time. so it’s new old stock I have been getting locally. funny thing is I have had this place order me more when they where out. I wonder where they get their supply from? anyways it looks like they are pretty hard to find online the best I have found is some 225 K ohm type j’s on ebay ( type j means it’s an audio taper ). I’ll see if my local shop has a website or would be willing to give up their source sometime in the next couple of weeks and post what ever I can find here. in the meantime here’s a pic for ya.

[Badong]

I like Carvin pots for this reason. Nice resistance and cheap.