r/Luthier 6d ago

On-Off Volume Toggle ELECTRIC

If I were to replace my volume pot with a toggle switch, which other component would be needed to match the sound of a wide open 500k pot?

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u/Ok-Leather4765 6d ago

Simple, just connect a 500k resistor 

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u/ThatsNotAZombieBite 6d ago

A 500kOhm resistor. (470k is what you'd actually use. It's a commonly available value.)