This is a good quality mini-pot. I purchased this as a replacement for a Harley Benton guitar; it's NOT the same that was in the guitar despite being a Harley Benton product! This is a very small pot! However, as the base is smaller, it's easier to solder as it get's hot more quickly! The full-size units need a more powerful soldering iron. It turns smoothly and functions well. Important: The neck of the shaft is quite short, and it *just* poked through the guitar's top, with enough thread to just get the nut on. If you've got a guitar with a carved or thick top, you'll need a longer shaft for sure. For scratch-plate mounting it should be fine. TIP: You should only ever use "A" log pots for volume & tone, unless you've a vintage "B" linear pot to replace. They just don't work as well. "C" pots are for left-handed players.