wire question

[MattL]

I discovered that at one point I must have ordered several lengths of different colored wires by accident, because I never intentionally ordered solid core. I don't know if any of it has made its way into any builds, probably not, unless I could tin it without seeing it was solid...doubtful! Anyway, I was wondering how useful is the solid core for pedal building, are there limitations, advantages, or disadvantages, and if it is usable, can it be used in the same build as the stranded type. Thanks in advance!

[Marv Mod]

Hi Matt, I'm thinking the main advantage for solid core is the fact that it bends and retains its shape pretty easily, so making nice tidy wire runs is going to be a little easier with solid core. Multi-core will also do this to a degree but you really need to bend it hard to make it stay put!

Thanks,
Jeremy

[alanp]

If you work it too much, though, solid core can break inside the insulation.

[pickdropper]

If you work it too much, though, solid core can break inside the insulation.

This.  Solid core is fine if it is not going to move at all, but stranded is more reliable.

[MattL]

Thanks for the input everybody, and Happy New Year!

[icecycle66]

All I use is solid core.

[irmcdermott]

I typically use stranded on pots, solid on everything else.

[DutchMF]

Matt, if you still have the solid core, I'm willing to trade you for a bundle of the stranded stuff. I tried it, hated it and went back to my trusted solid core wire.... I'll post a build report of a looper/switcher I've been working on the past couple of days real soon, explaining just why I hate the stranded stuff....

Paul

[jeffaroo]

use your solid on the breadboard
you get more pokey action

[jeffaroo]

All I use is solid core.

Angelo is hardcore, thats how he rolls
if you look close he decorated his crown with it (also holds his moustache curls)

[juansolo]

If you work it too much, though, solid core can break inside the insulation.

This.  Solid core is fine if it is not going to move at all, but stranded is more reliable.

This x2.

I mostly use solid core (occasionally ribbon). As long as nothing moves around, it's by far the easiest stuff to use. Until I find a decent supplier for 24AWG pre-bonded ribbon that is, which is the best stuff ever if you can get it.

[MattL]

If you work it too much, though, solid core can break inside the insulation.

This.  Solid core is fine if it is not going to move at all, but stranded is more reliable.

This x2.

I mostly use solid core (occasionally ribbon). As long as nothing moves around, it's by far the easiest stuff to use. Until I find a decent supplier for 24AWG pre-bonded ribbon that is, which is the best stuff ever if you can get it.

I think you can get the wire you're talking about at guitarpcb.com
I just discovered a lot of these new answers today, so thanks to everybody that helped!