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Anyone Make Great Long Shaft Pots?

TM1

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Since I got my new Travis Bean Artist 3 weeks back, I've been wondering if any of the new pots that have been coming out are available in a long shaft version. The new TBG's have a bit thicker top than the `70's originals and although I could route the inside of the cavity for short shaft pots, I'd rather not. I would like to find some long shafts that read 550K(or so) with a vintage Centralab taper.
Anyone know if such a long shaft pot is being made?
Thanks!
 

Emiel

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Since I got my new Travis Bean Artist 3 weeks back, I've been wondering if any of the new pots that have been coming out are available in a long shaft version. The new TBG's have a bit thicker top than the `70's originals and although I could route the inside of the cavity for short shaft pots, I'd rather not. I would like to find some long shafts that read 550K(or so) with a vintage Centralab taper.
Anyone know if such a long shaft pot is being made?
Thanks!

Yes! Look for the CTS TVT (True Vintage Taper) pots. I think Larry Corsa sells them in the USA.
 

TM1

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Yes! Look for the CTS TVT (True Vintage Taper) pots. I think Larry Corsa sells them in the USA.

Emiel; Thanks for the tip!! I will check that out right away!
 

BigM

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After using standard CTS pots for years i decided to try the TVT version (from Crazyparts.de) I found the taper to be much more abrupt than the normal CTS pots. Turning from 2 to 3 made it go from go to Whoa!! As a player who rides the volume a lot it made it tough for me in a live situation. The standard CTS i've bought from stew mac have had issues with reliability. I've had several go crackly quite quickly.

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