Members TRU Posted January 1, 2017 Members Share Posted January 1, 2017 In a crappy strat I noticed the white wire leading from pickups to input jack had been severed.I can strip and reconnect both ends, but what should I do at the new spliced connection...solder...tape...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted January 2, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 2, 2017 If I understand correctly, I'd say solder, then heat shrink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted January 2, 2017 Members Share Posted January 2, 2017 Output jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted January 3, 2017 Members Share Posted January 3, 2017 Google up a beginners guide on soldering. There are some important items when it comes to prepping a connection, tinning the solder iron tip, using the right solder then heating the connection before applying the solder. The metal must be hot enough to melt solder before you apply the solder so it bonds with the metal. Failure to do so leads to a cold solder joint that wont make a good electrical connection. Overheating is just as bad because it can damage the components. Soldering a simple connection takes about 5 seconds when done right. Everything else if preparation for that being done. Only use 60/40 rosin core solder designed for electronics too. Never use plumbers solder and rosin designed for pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted January 4, 2017 Members Share Posted January 4, 2017 I would suggest replacing the entire broken wire with a single piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AMZ-FX Posted January 13, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 13, 2017 You definitely need tape or heat shrink tube over the soldered joint, just to be sure it does not accidentally short against anything, which could cause your sound to drop out. regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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