AB type j pots

[Tim Curtis]

As anyone who's read any of my previous posts has undoubtedly
discovered, I am basically ignorant.  I know next to nothing, and I like
to flaunt my idiocy in this public forum.

In keeping with tradition, here's my question:

I just ran across several dozen Allen Bradley Type J pots at a
reasonable price.  I know that these are used in different synths,
notably Moog, but I have no idea what values are used, and since I know
just about nothing about pots...  :-)

Some of them are USA made, look like they're marked 0.2 meg, and have 3
terminals.  Others are listed as 10K, are mexican made, and have 2
terminals.  I have no idea if these are audio or linear taper - how can
I tell?  Also, I found some "type k" pots, although I don't think those
are AB.

Are these useful for synth or audio applications?

Also, just for the record, what does "Type J" and "Type K" mean?

Thanks,


Tim