V Vaachek Member Messages 610 Feb 24, 2008 #1 OK, I got my new CR Coils pups and the RS wiring kit, but I need to know, is there a right kind of solder and soldering iron to use for putting it all together??? All suggestions are welcome and appreciated. THANKS!!
OK, I got my new CR Coils pups and the RS wiring kit, but I need to know, is there a right kind of solder and soldering iron to use for putting it all together??? All suggestions are welcome and appreciated. THANKS!!
guitarfish Silver Supporting Member Messages 4,056 Feb 24, 2008 #2 The Search function is your friend. You want at least a 30 watt iron, if I remember correctly. And I believe rosin core solder.
The Search function is your friend. You want at least a 30 watt iron, if I remember correctly. And I believe rosin core solder.
B big brekfest Feb 24, 2008 #4 great soldering how-to. i'm going to need that once my new pickups come in.
E eru Member Messages 717 Feb 25, 2008 #6 I use silver solder and a weller soldering station. very consistent and precise temperature regulation, and less chance of damaging something. In all my hair-brained schemes, I've destroyed exactly 1 component...a 30 cent resistor, because I forgot where it was.
I use silver solder and a weller soldering station. very consistent and precise temperature regulation, and less chance of damaging something. In all my hair-brained schemes, I've destroyed exactly 1 component...a 30 cent resistor, because I forgot where it was.
Mike9 Silver Supporting Member Messages 10,953 Feb 25, 2008 #7 Radio Shack 40watt iron & RS .032 rosin core solder. Been using the same one for years now. I have a couple of extra tips for different applications.
Radio Shack 40watt iron & RS .032 rosin core solder. Been using the same one for years now. I have a couple of extra tips for different applications.