four conductor tape alternative

[rickmurphy]

I installed four conductor pickups in 335-like guitar and taped off the unused leads, dutifully following the instructions provided.

I looked at the tape and wondered whether it would last years, months, weeks or days. It lasted weeks.

What is a better alternative than tape for terminating the unused leads on four conductor wiring.

There's more work involved with 355-like project, so I would prefer to do re-do this only one more time.

--
Rick

 

[Little Pigbacon]

Re: four conductor tape alternative

Solder the leads together and apply heatshrink tubing.

 

[crusty philtrum]

Re: four conductor tape alternative

Solder the leads together and apply heatshrink tubing.

Yup, this is the way to do it.

 

[The JEM Ghost]

Re: four conductor tape alternative

Solder the leads together and apply heatshrink tubing.

Yes sir, another confirmation on using heatshrink tubing. That's absolutely the best way to deal with any unused bare wires!!

 

[Darg1911]

Re: four conductor tape alternative

Agree with above. Solder and heatshrink. But as an alternative, there are also liquid insulating compounds that would work well. Commonly called "liquid electrical tape". I only mention it as an alternative, given your situation. It may or may not be an easier solution for you.

 

[Mincer]

Re: four conductor tape alternative

Exactly what I do. It lasts decades (so far).