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The VIPots are exact functional copies of 50s Centralab® pots. They have the same authentic audio taper, the same authentic torque and US fine spline split shaft for a direct drop-in replacement. 550kOhm with 15% tolerance, putting them in the range of all the tested NOS pots.
550k VIPots are available as single VIPot, a pair of two or sets of three and four. Vintage NOS caps can be added to your order seperately (if in stock).
We offer a kOhm MATCHING option, where we select your VIPots to make sure that all VIPots in a set measure between 520 and 600 kOhms (which equals a tight 5% tolerance). Unfortunately, we cannot put together custom sets with specific values.
PLEASE READ: The short shaft VIPots have a 3/8" shaft. They will fit Gibson® Reissue/Historic and semi-hollow (ES-335, etc.) guitars, but will NOT fit modern Gibson® Les Paul models (e.g. Les Paul Standard/Classic/etc.) that require our long shaft VIPots. Please check if your guitar requires short or long shaft pots before you order.
We test every VIPot for function before we send it out. Sounds crazy, but we really do. So please, check them BEFORE you install them, as we cannot offer warranty/replacement/etc. once the VIPot has been touched by a soldering iron.
Check out our VIPots Installation Tips before you install your new VIPots.
VIPots 550k
- authentic audio taper
- authentic torque
- 550kOhm +/- 15%
- 3/8" shaft (short) or 3/4" shaft (long)
- 24 teeth knurled split shaft
All VIP pickups are guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of 5 years. The warranty applies only to the original purchaser with proof of purchase. Any modification done to the product will void the warranty.
If you have purchased the pickup through a dealer, please contact them directly for handling warranty-related matters.
Pickups purchased directly from us may be exchanged or returned within 14 days of purchase. We can only accept items that are in their original brand new condition and show zero signs of use (see exceptions for pickups below). Any items returned in less than brand new condition will be refused. You must first contact us for return authorization and instructions prior to returning an item. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. We cannot accept returns or exchanges on custom orders or non-stock items.
We are not responsible for any damages caused by installation, or use of non-supplied mounting hardware or covers.
If the lead wire(s) need to be replaced (due to shortening, un-braiding or solder residue), there is a $20 per pickup re-lead fee for braided wire or 4 conductor cable. If an installed cover has been scratched or damaged, there is a $20 replacement fee per cover.
Please understand that there is no warranty on VIPots once touched by a soldering iron, as we cannot control how the VIPots are installed and exposed to heat during installation.The optional matching fee is non-refundable.
Vintage parts do not come with any warranty and cannot be returned.
VIP guarantees your order to be as described and free from defect upon delivery. If your order arrives defective, please contact us within 3 days of delivery and we will replace the damaged items.
Items that were lost or damaged during shipping are only eligible for replacement if shipped with an insured mailing service (USPS Priority Mail, UPS Ground). Damaged or lost items cannot be refunded.
All shipping costs will be the responsibility of the customer.