Ok, the important question (as Simon already mentioned): wired righty or lefty?
The pots listed are audio (log) taper (type A) which give a big value change towards ‘10’ and a small change towards ‘1’ when wired ‘righty’ - which is what suits the way our ears hear changes. So, you turn them clockwise for max volume and counter-clockwise for minimum, which some lefties don’t like. If you wire them ‘lefty’ you can then turn them counter-clockwise for max volume and clockwise for min, but you get the small change at ‘10’ and the big change at ‘1’ which usually doesn’t work for your ears.
The solution can be to use reverse audio taper pots (type ‘C’) as they can be wired ‘lefty’ and give you the correct taper direction, but they can be more difficult to source.
It really come down to what you’re used to using. How are your other guitars wired and which direction do you turn the volume for max etc?
And, regarding the 550K vs 280K pot values. Generally, 500K’ish pots are considered better suited for humbuckers as they retain more ‘highs’ and stop them being too dark/muddy. 250K’ish pots work best with single coils as they lose more ‘highs’ to help warm up the sound and reduce the icepick-in-ear factor. 500’s are a sensible choice for your layout with the humbuckers.
Also, best not to start ordering electronic parts until you’ve finalised your plan and worked out exactly what you will need to make it all work.
I had not even noticed that WeirdBits. Guitar volume up is counter clock-wise, but I don't really care to be honest. I would just turn the knob until I hear it get louder. I'll try the right-wire style in order to benefit the small change in our hearing as you mentioned.
And it's a good call, the "Buying electronic parts until finalizing a plan".
Also, if you guys have any suggestions on any of this stuff which materials work better etc, please recommend by all means!
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