Does a 'switching' or locking pot exist?

[sonoftheoldnorth]

Does anyone know if there is a type of potentiometer that instead of rolls/tapers, is like a set switch? ie has like 4 positions at various set volume positions or at least locks in at 100%

I keep knocking the volume of one of my guitars due to me putting the pot too close to the bridge and I'd rather not drill another hole in the pickguard. I could just put a killswitch there, as I'm pretty much a 100% volume up or 100% guy, but I like the idea of a locking/switching pot.

 

[Crazy_Guitar]

Well, certainly! PRS used to have rotary switches.
You can find them at StewMac or Banzai Music, for instance.

Rotary Switches - StewMac

5 and 6-position rotary switches for custom wiring, PRS guitars and Varitone circuits.

www.stewmac.com

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[bostjan]

Does anyone know if there is a type of potentiometer that instead of rolls/tapers, is like a set switch?

Yes, potentiometers with detentes and rotary switches both exist.

I keep knocking the volume of one of my guitars due to me putting the pot too close to the bridge and I'd rather not drill another hole in the pickguard. I could just put a killswitch there, as I'm pretty much a 100% volume up or 100% guy, but I like the idea of a locking/switching pot.

Why beat around the bush? If you want to go full blast, go full blast! I did it years ago and never went back.