Ditching the P90's

[bigoldron]

Okay, I have the pots, I have the pups, and I have my soldering station. This weekend I will probably start the project, but another question before I start.

I may need some wire, what wire do I buy? I would like to get it from a local store, so I don't have to wait for another package to arrive.

Oh, and I bought one of these.

One can never be too safe.

I think you'll need a SMALLER soldering iron... :rotflmao:

 

[tunghaichuan]

Okay, I have the pots, I have the pups, and I have my soldering station. This weekend I will probably start the project, but another question before I start.

I may need some wire, what wire do I buy? I would like to get it from a local store, so I don't have to wait for another package to arrive.

Do you have a surplus electronics store close by? If so, check there first. If you can't find an electronics place close by, I guess Radio Shack will have to do.

I would go with stranded wire, 20 gauge. This page shows what RS has to offer:

http://www.radioshack.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2032239

Their wire is only okay. The insulation melts pretty easily, and I don't believe it is tinned. If the wire is bare copper, you'll have to twist the strands together and tin it before soldering.

One of the best places to get wire is McMaster-Carr. I've ordered a couple thousand feet of wire from them, and it is top notch.

Another good place to get wire is Apex Jr. if you want the teflon coated silver-plated copper wire variety.

tung

 

[Duff]

Tung

You recommend some special wire.

How much difference in sound does this wire make? Or is it a durability option.

Duff

 

[just strum]

One of the best places to get wire is McMaster-Carr. I've ordered a couple thousand feet of wire from them, and it is top notch.


tung

Cool, they are about 3 miles from my house.