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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: kwm488 on February 05, 2013, 12:37:48 pm

Title: What solder do you use for amp work
Post by: kwm488 on February 05, 2013, 12:37:48 pm: Hi

i have question. Do better solder for the amp will sound better ? I find out msolder for guitar wiring is worse than kester 44.

So i hope to know what solder you use for amp work?
Title: Re: What solder do you use for amp work
Post by: DummyLoad on February 05, 2013, 12:39:57 pm: alphacore 60/40 or kester 44

--pete
Title: Re: What solder do you use for amp work
Post by: kwm488 on February 05, 2013, 12:51:02 pm: I used expensive solder all the way before. Because i think more money more better.

But i mod one distortion pedal. And i restore everything original. But i use furutech solder. Sound being not sharp. And too fat.

Now , i believe guitar should use no silver solder
Title: Re: What solder do you use for amp work
Post by: HotBluePlates on February 05, 2013, 04:45:36 pm: Quote from: kwm488 on February 05, 2013, 12:51:02 pm
I used expensive solder all the way before. Because i think more money more better.

I'll sell you the most expensive solder you've ever seen...
Title: Re: What solder do you use for amp work
Post by: alerich on February 05, 2013, 11:32:08 pm: Kester 44 60/40 .050 diameter.
Title: Re: What solder do you use for amp work
Post by: kwm488 on February 05, 2013, 11:35:03 pm: I just remove my guitar msolder and use kester 44. Sound a lot of different. Msolder sound very smooth , but not like guitar sound. Kester sound very rough , like a man. But sound correct for guitar.

Btw. Will vintage made in usa kester solder sound more better
Title: Re: What solder do you use for amp work
Post by: tubeswell on February 06, 2013, 12:28:34 am: Quote from: HotBluePlates on February 05, 2013, 04:45:36 pm
Quote from: kwm488 on February 05, 2013, 12:51:02 pm
I used expensive solder all the way before. Because i think more money more better.

I'll sell you the most expensive solder you've ever seen...

I can get you even more expensive solder (NOS export grade vintage solder with original rosin core). 60:40 (or thereabouts) leaded works fine.
Title: Re: What solder do you use for amp work
Post by: DummyLoad on February 06, 2013, 12:37:35 am: Quote from: tubeswell on February 06, 2013, 12:28:34 am
Quote from: HotBluePlates on February 05, 2013, 04:45:36 pm
Quote from: kwm488 on February 05, 2013, 12:51:02 pm
I used expensive solder all the way before. Because i think more money more better.

I'll sell you the most expensive solder you've ever seen...

I can get you even more expensive solder (NOS export grade vintage solder with original rosin core). 60:40 (or thereabouts) leaded works fine.

you'll need an 80W NOS weller soldering iron with a chisel-tip to go with that. just won't sound right without it. that's real mojo right there...
Title: Re: What solder do you use for amp work
Post by: kwm488 on February 06, 2013, 01:29:55 am: Thank you everyone to reply me. Maybe you think solder is not affect the sound too much. But i test with with other 5 people. All prove it

btw , i am using weller ws81 80w solder iron. This iron really make my cable sound better. Because it provide enough heat