recommended wire gauge for common projects

[Vintageman]

Sorry for such a silly qwestion, but...what´s the wire gauge that you use for the most usual fx projects. Is there one that´s the most suitable?

Talking about simple projects (with no shielded wire or other singularities)

Thanks, best regards.

[jkokura]

I think all my wire is 24 gauge, and I like it that way. I think some others use 22, but I wouldn't go smaller than 24.

Jacob

[electrosonic]

Smallbear #24 Prebond - Really easy to work with and nice quality. I won't use anything else now.

http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=903

Andrew.

[lincolnic]

Smallbear #24 Prebond - Really easy to work with and nice quality. I won't use anything else now.

http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=903

Andrew.

Seconded. This is my favorite wire.

[Vintageman]

Thanks buddies.

I read somewhere "increasing gauge numbers denote decreasing wire diameters" So 22 gauge is wider than 24 gauge...(and maybe could be better?)

Am I right?

Thanks again.

[jkokura]

Yes on the number thing - smaller number means larger wire. Wider does not necessarily equal better.

Jacob

[pickdropper]

Smallbear #24 Prebond - Really easy to work with and nice quality. I won't use anything else now.

http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=903

Andrew.

Seconded. This is my favorite wire.

Thirded.  I wish they hadn't gone to a thicker jacket, but it's still my preferred wire.

[alanp]

Chromesphere's wire is also pretty decent -- it has more of a flexible feel to it, like fine sewing thread, whereas SB's #24 feels more solidcore.

[jimilee]

Chromesphere's wire is also pretty decent -- it has more of a flexible feel to it, like fine sewing thread, whereas SB's #24 feels more solidcore.

Chromesphere's wire is fantastic, I've got bunches. Bought it about 3 times, kept forgetting I had it. Barry's hook up wire is killer also. It's more like pre bonded than solid core. It was especially helpful on my massive build.

[Clayford]

I use 22g and love it. 24g I tend to tear up.
Prebond is the shit, but I can't always get it, and so I stay away from it.
Home Depot sells some 22/4 wire by the foot. It's jacketed, shielded, and has a bare ground wire.
$0.33/ft Red Green White Black.
Pure copper.
Love it.

[Rockhorst]

I love the wire from guitarPCB.

[Leevibe]

Smallbear #24 Prebond - Really easy to work with and nice quality. I won't use anything else now.

http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=903

Andrew.

Seconded. This is my favorite wire.

Thirded.  I wish they hadn't gone to a thicker jacket, but it's still my preferred wire.

FOURTHED!! (Quartered?)

[chromesphere]

Hey, good to hear feedback about the wire guys!  I know what I like, but wire is so personal...its nice to see its working out for others as well!  Here's a link for anyone that hasn't seen it:

http://www.diyguitarpedals.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7

I'd also recommend salvaging wire.  I used to get loads of wire this way.  Unfortunately though its limited quantity and color.  So you find perfect AWG wire with the right jacket rigidity and 2-4 colors but when your out you have to start looking again...bit of a pita.  Still worth while looking around your house you might find a stash of good stuff

Paul

[das234]

I like the prebond 24g but I bought a bunch of 22g from Tayda (cheap!) that I'm working my way through.  It's fine but it's a tight fit in some holes (hush, Jimi!) and I generally have to tin it before I solder it up.  When I'm out, I'll probably stick to the prebond stuff.

[peAk]

+1 For Smallerbear #24

Haven't tried Pauls yet, maybe next though?