WIRING TIPS
There are 4 different types of wire included with this kit. It's important to use the correct wire type at the right
place in the instructions since each type serves a specific function.
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Because of the electro-magnetic
properties of current traveling through a wire,
there are a few conventions used when making
wire connections.
A) Twist the wires together where indicated in
the instructions.
B) If two wire paths intersect, try to have them
cross over each other as perpendicular as
possible. (You should follow the path of the
wires shown in the instructions).
Be careful not to strip away strands of wire when you remove the insulation from the wire ends.
Be careful not to burn the insulation of nearby wires with the soldering iron.
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20AWG
22AWG
A) Twisted Wires
B) Perpendicular
Intersection
green 20 AWG solid core cloth-covered wire
blue 22 AWG stranded hook-up wire
Green wire is commonly used for filament wire in tube amps. 20 AWG wire is rated for 3.7A of current and that's plenty for the
filament connections in this kit. Solid core wire has been selected to make it easier when making connections to the tube socket pins.
(You do not need to tin the ends of solid-core wire before connecting).
Stripping wire, tinning wire and soldering.
Throughout these instructions you will be told to strip and tin
numerous lengths of wire. Unless noted otherwise, cut the wire to the length stated in the instructions. Then
strip ¼” of insulation off each end. Twist each end of the stranded wire, and apply a small amount of solder to
each end (i.e. tin the wire ends). This will prevent the stranded wire from fraying and will make the final
soldering much easier.
The blue stranded wire will be used for most of the circuit connections. Stranded wire was chosen because it's not as likely as solid
core wire to break off at the ends. Your connections will be substantially improved if you take the time to tin the stranded wire ends
before making connections.
tin braid 22 AWG stranded wire
This type of shielded wire will be used for making customized RCA cables for connecting to the spring reverb tank and fit the layout
of the kit perfectly. These instructions will walk you through the process.
shielded 26 AWG stranded wire
This type of shielded wire will be used for shielding the guitar signal at sensitive areas in the layout. These instructions will walk
you through the process.