Guitar DIY Phanatic: Quick guide to wiring.

This is a list of the tools needed to wire a guitar, as well some pics of the process of wiring a guitar. All guitars have different wiring depending on the style of guitar and the components or setup of the guitar. With that in mind the wiring is all the same when it comes to making connections. I will give a brief description of how I wired this guitar to give you an idea of how it's done. Tools needed are as follows below. Not all of these tools are needed, but it is definitely recommended. To make a connection you need to get to the wire. Most wires are insulated so the wire cutting tools helps to get the necessary length and remove insulation from the wire to be soldered. After insulation is removed. I use heat shrink tubing to reinforce the end of the wire so it does not fray over time. I apply flux to the exposed wire and component in which I am going to connect it too. I apply solder using the soldering iron to both the wire and component before connecting. Once applied I then connect using the soldering iron. This process of applying before hand helps give a cleaner, easier connection. The small screwdriver is used in helping apply the copper shielding. This copper is applied before wiring. It is not necessary, but can help eliminate humming if used. Kits are available on most music sites. I used Dimarzio copper shielding for this guitar. Its applies like tape. After application solder is used to seal and seams that were made. The screwdriver is used to push the copper in any hard to reach places. I will make a more in depth blog on each of the steps to help first time builders. Hope this helps any novice builders. ENJOY!