The Impossible Complexity of Wire
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The Impossible Complexity of Wire
I'm trying to assemble a Tele 4 way control plate for a mate. My long term stash of wire has been consumed and I went to Jaycar to buy more. The helpful chap there determined they had examples of everything I didn't need and nothing I did.
So... wiring pots and switch; what is the wire I need and more importantly, where do I find some?
So... wiring pots and switch; what is the wire I need and more importantly, where do I find some?
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
Jaycar, its only fucking wire mate.....
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
https://www.jaycar.co.nz/black-heavy-du ... k/p/WH3046
I just use this stuff in various colours. I think it's 18awg so maybe a little too thick if space is tight but it does the job for me.
I just use this stuff in various colours. I think it's 18awg so maybe a little too thick if space is tight but it does the job for me.
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
For passive guitar wiring, pretty much anything that conducts electricity will do the job. Last time I ran out I just took the ends and the outer sleeve off a spare USB cable - four different colours of insulated wire right there.
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
I hope no checks my wiring. Mostly held together by hopes and dreams rather than solder.
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
This stuff is pretty good: https://www.jaycar.co.nz/p/WH3037?pos=1 ... =relevance
It’s silicone insulation, so it doesn’t melt or shrink back when you solder it.
It’s silicone insulation, so it doesn’t melt or shrink back when you solder it.
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
see... not rocket science
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
"I went to Jaycar to buy more. The helpful chap there determined they had examples of everything I didn't need and nothing I did."
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
I have an unopened roll of the stuff RectifiedAmps linked, which I bought for a coffee grinder mod and ended up not needing. You can have it if you want. I have either black or red, or you could get fancy and have both.
I could do a flying letterbox drop on Monday, if you do want either, or both.
I could do a flying letterbox drop on Monday, if you do want either, or both.
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
Thank you to Mr. Horner for your kind offer and to messers Lyle and Rectified Amps for recommending a wire I asked about. After consultation with the app on his phone, the Jaycar man informed me it was unsuitable.
Don't ask me why, I don't know why!
So.. a question: Traditionally, a solid core is used. I have been informed this is better suited to high impedance signals. Is this correct? Why is solid core used?
Don't ask me why, I don't know why!
So.. a question: Traditionally, a solid core is used. I have been informed this is better suited to high impedance signals. Is this correct? Why is solid core used?
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
I think solid core was used traditionally as that's what was available. Stranded is more flexible and easier to work with. Probably a bit more durable if you shake the guitar around?Slowy wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 6:25 pm Thank you to Mr. Horner for your kind offer and to messers Lyle and Rectified Amps for recommending a wire I asked about. After consultation with the app on his phone, the Jaycar man informed me it was unsuitable.
Don't ask me why, I don't know why!
So.. a question: Traditionally, a solid core is used. I have been informed this is better suited to high impedance signals. Is this correct? Why is solid core used?
Solid core is handy in an amp as you can bend it to the shape/location you want for the best lead dressing and it will stay there.
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Re: The Impossible Complexity of Wire
Yes I saw this, but you should have slapped him and just bought something - why even ask? if it looks like wire, tastes like wire and quacks like wire - its wire!
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