backwoodsguitars Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Hello, I am thinking about trying to wind my own pickup and I am curious if any of you have found a less expensive source of wire? I mean something way less than the luthier catalogs. backwoods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarGuy Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Hello, I am thinking about trying to wind my own pickup and I am curious if any of you have found a less expensive source of wire? I mean something way less than the luthier catalogs. backwoods ← Ebay, Got 4, 2lb rolls for around $60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsguitars Posted July 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Guitarguy, were they specifically for pickups? I am curious what size wire is prefered, if it matters at all. Backwoods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miro Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Hmm, I don't buy wire for PUP winding on luthiers. Go to any eletronics shop and ask for a #43 wire roll (the gauge do affects the sound, #43 is used by Seymour Duncan). I have a table of various PUPs specifications (like wire gauge, insulation, magnet types and the number of turns on the bobin) if you want just send me a PM! C ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Alex Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 call up a custom transformer winder, and buy there stock that is too short for the next job. Through my dad I scored 12 k's free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StratDudeDan Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Radio Shack sells 1, 2, and 5 lbs. rolls of #43 magnet wire. I don't remember the prices, but I do remember seeing it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myka Guitars Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 WireTronic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarGuy Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 (edited) just FYI Ebay #44 wire Edited July 7, 2005 by GuitarGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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