Best source for pickup coil wire (42 AWG)

Keith2112 · 06-20-2007, 08:19 PM

I am just getting into winding pickups (for myself primarily) and I was wondering what the best source for 42 AWG is. I have purchased from StewMac in the past and I see that GuitarPartsUSA is a little cheaper for the same quantity of wire. Where do most of you guys get your wire? Is it necessary to buy in bulk to get a decent price or should I be content with $25 for a half pound spool? I do see some on ebay from time to time but I do not know if I could trust the quality.

Thanks.

Scott S. · 06-20-2007, 09:03 PM

I have purchased from BAE wire on ebay and had good luck

PoorMan · 06-21-2007, 01:43 AM

I buy from MWS. You have to buy larger spools to save money. Depending on the type of insulation you want you're probably looking at at a minimum of 6-8lb spool and spending $120-$175. If you are just starting I'd recommend SPN as it is less expensive than PE.

06-20-2007, 08:19 PM	#1
Keith2112 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Best source for pickup coil wire (42 AWG) I am just getting into winding pickups (for myself primarily) and I was wondering what the best source for 42 AWG is. I have purchased from StewMac in the past and I see that GuitarPartsUSA is a little cheaper for the same quantity of wire. Where do most of you guys get your wire? Is it necessary to buy in bulk to get a decent price or should I be content with $25 for a half pound spool? I do see some on ebay from time to time but I do not know if I could trust the quality. Thanks.

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06-20-2007, 09:03 PM	#2
Scott S. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 42	I have purchased from BAE wire on ebay and had good luck

06-21-2007, 01:43 AM	#3
PoorMan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 219	I buy from MWS. You have to buy larger spools to save money. Depending on the type of insulation you want you're probably looking at at a minimum of 6-8lb spool and spending $120-$175. If you are just starting I'd recommend SPN as it is less expensive than PE.

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