Solid Ground Wire

[TinPan]

Can anyone tell me where I can find the "solid" grounding wire as seen in this photo? Also what is the proper gauge to use? Thanks!

 

[Adieu]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

Could just be medium-thick solid no-core solder? Not sure

 

[ErikH]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

Sometimes the cut leads from the tone capacitors are used depending on how long they are. When I want to use something solid for ground like that I've used paper clips, believe it or not. Works perfectly.

 

[Adieu]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

Btw, what's an "LPV Russian"???

 

[TinPan]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

Sometimes the cut leads from the tone capacitors are used depending on how long they are. When I want to use something solid for ground like that I've used paper clips, believe it or not. Works perfectly.

I thought of paper clips, now that I hear it from someone else may give it a try. Even if the wire has coating as long as it is solid is what Im looking for. The capacitor clippings s not a bad idea either.. Thanks!

 

[Adieu]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

Yeah nothing wrong with coated ground wire

 

[TinPan]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

Btw, what's an "LPV Russian"???

Not sure, the photo is from a google search I can guess LPV Les Paul Version, why Russian??? No idea.

 

[Jacew]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

I guess you could use paperclips... I wouldn't because they seem very random in terms of material. Might not stick well with tin, or have high resistance. Grounding issues are quite usual "ghost in the machine" problems.

I just use normal wires or pieces clipped from components.

 

[Kamanda~SD]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

Or even get solid core wire and just strip the insulation off

 

[TinPan]

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Or even get solid core wire and just strip the insulation off

Solid with insulation is good.

 

[TinPan]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

I guess you could use paperclips... I wouldn't because they seem very random in terms of material. Might not stick well with tin, or have high resistance. Grounding issues are quite usual "ghost in the machine" problems.

I just use normal wires or pieces clipped from components.

Good answer, clipped pieces sounds good.

 

[DavidRavenMoon]

Solid Ground Wire

That’s called “bus wire.” Just Google “solid bus wire” for lots of sources.

https://www.radioshack.com/products/pretinned-solid-bus-wire


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[hamerfan]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

Btw, what's an "LPV Russian"???

The caps are russian military grade stuff. 400 volt types.
Paper in oil. Made in 1990 and 1991.

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

#19 AWG tinned copper buss wire

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Solid Ground Wire

This is what you need

https://rs-guitarworks.myshopify.com/products/ground-wire