AgustinJP50
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Hi guys. I want to know about your experience with both of these brands of pots. Which one is better? Which one would you use?
Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot!
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Question CTS vs Alpha?
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Eric O'Reilly
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I have an alpha in my homemade superstrat, and its good! I dont know where they are made but it works fine and smooth.
Tollywood
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I put a Seymour Duncan Yngwie Malmsteen hi-speed volume pot in my Albert Lee. It is very smooth and it seems to be high quality.
AgustinJP50
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Thanks for your responses guys, keep 'em coming!
Tim O'Sullivan
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They are probably made in exactly the same factory! I have guitars with both and can't really tell the difference.
AgustinJP50
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That's nice to hear... Do you notice any difference in the strength you have to use to turn the pot?
Eric O'Reilly
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Is alpha made in USA? Cause there only like $2.95, but theyre good!
Tim O'Sullivan
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Not a great deal. Some say the Alpha ones are a little easier, but I am sure once you have used them a bit there is no noticeable difference!
