These Bourns Pro Audio Potentiometers are "Low Torque" which is considered by many ideal for a playing style that demands on the fly volume or tone changes by simply wrapping ones little finger around the control knob and rotating, they are easily and smoothly adjusted quickly.

The slightly longer threaded bushing on this potentiometer is perfect for pickguards 0.090" and thicker.  The standard Fender 1/4" long threaded bushing potentiometers are just not long enough to accommodate the locking star washer and flat dress washer on pickguards 0.090" and thicker and still have the fastening nut grab at least 2 threads.

I'm sure if you're looking at this Bourns "low torque" potentiometer you've probably heard or know about the EVH (Eddie Van Halen) signature series low torque potentiometers also manufactured by Bourns.... Well, long story short, these are the same potentiometers but with half the price tag, but of course don't have the "EVH" logo on the case which effectively doubles the price, but they're otherwise the same potentiometers...

Perfect for your Gilmour style Black Strat 0.120" thick black Acrylic pickguards.

• Bourns 250k Audio Taper (Logarithmic) Potentiometer.
• Low Torque (Rotational Friction).
• 6mm (0.236") Split Shaft - Fits Standard Fender Knobs.
• 3/8" Threaded Bushing Length.
• +/- 20% Tolerance.
• Includes Nut and Dress Washer.
• For Tone Or Volume Controls.
• Requires 3/8" Mounting Hole.