Guitar Wiring and Soldering: Basic Technique Tutorial

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This is a quick guide to soldering guitar electronics. I share a few tips and tricks I've learned, as well as show you what tools you need for this (and they are inexpensive too!)

*Prices mentioned in this video are subject to change without notice. Please check the links below for current pricing.

Here are the tools and components I use in this video:

soldering iron kit:
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solder tip cleaner:
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tip tinner:
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wire strippers (not the exact ones I have, but these are basically the same and have good reviews):
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22awg hookup wire:
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60/40 solder:
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handy helper:
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Deoxit D5 electronics cleaner/lubricant:
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here are the pots I use (If I replace the kits ones):
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or these if I'm impatient:
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These are the dpdt switches I use:
2 position on/on:
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3 position on/off/on:
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3 position on/on/on:
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copper shielding tape (with conductive adhesive):
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So to summarize this video:
-strip and TWIST the wire
-get a solid connection that will hold still while soldering (I use the 90 degree bend method)
-make sure your components are hot so the solder will stick
-don't hold the iron to the component too long or you can burn it out.
-a good solder joint will be shiny, and will be stronger than your wire or the component you soldered to. test this to make sure!