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Sinclair Community College | ETD 110 Guitar Service Manual

2. Solder

Choosing solder is very important since

it is what will hold your wiring together.

For this type of work, you will want to get

a 60-40 rosin core tin/lead solder. It’s the

industry standard for electronics

soldering and will melt quickly and

produce a solid joint. This type does give

off toxic lead fumes when used, so many

companies produce a rosin core solder

that is lead free. Either of the two types

will work fine for your guitar.

3. Damp sponge or paper towel

You will need something to clean the tip of the soldering iron and

wipe up any excess solder afterwards. You can use either a wet

sponge, rag, or a folded paper towel wetted down to do this. It’s also

handy for keeping the iron from overheating.

4. Wire strippers

Wire strippers are used to remove the

rubber insulation from wiring before

we solder it. Because of the small size

of the wires we are dealing with, you

should get a pair of small gauge wire

strippers. Most will cover a range of

wire from around 10 gauge all the way

down to 22 or 24 gauge wire.