Avoid anything with thin, “shiny” lugs & surfaces, and instead favor the thicker, duller-hued lugs.
Types
- Linear
- Logarithmic
- Reverse Log
Knurled vs. Smooth Shaft
- Smooth requires a set screw (and thus a mini driver…)
Full size vs. mini
Brands
- Alpha
- CTS
Don’t bother with anything else; quality drops precipitously.
Knobs
- Alpha
- CTS
Tips
- Solder only the lugs
- Don’t rely on a bus wire for stability
- Use star washers and torque, or keep and use their retention tabs
What I Use
- Alpha