Allparts Pickup Winding Wire - #42 Awg Formvar - 0.5lb
Allparts Pickup Winding Wire - #42 Awg Formvar - 0.5lb
Formvar magnet wire is made from vinyl acetal resins produced as a smooth uniform film. Formvar has excellent mechanical properties such as abrasion resistance and flexibility. This period correct wire was used widely in vintage Fender® single coil pickups from the '50s and '60s and is commonly used today in many of the reissue and custom shop guitar pickups.
Features and Specifications
- #42 AWG
- 1/2lb spool
- Commonly used on vintage Fender® single coil pickups.
- Tonally favors low frequencies while scooping the mid range
- Thicker coating equals less length wrapped around the bobbin for lower output vintage tone.
- Thicker coating contributes to longevity and reliability.
- Thicker wire offers a clearer, well-balanced tone as more frequency can pass along the thicker wire.
Make sure to scrape wire ends with sandpaper or a razor in order to solder leads.