Single coil wire question?

[markeymark]

Whats the best wire for that vintage s/c sound? I think I read Fender used heavy formvar. How does this compare to PE?

Thanks

Peace

[corduroyew]

It depends on which fender vintage sound you are looking for. Pre 1964 fender used Formvar. In 1964 fender switched over to PE which is the other vintage sound.

Formvar makes a much bigger coil. It tends to sound brighter and smoother than PE.

[markeymark]

Thanks corduroyew,
I think the formvar will give me that chime.

Thanks bro!

[markeymark]

Whos the best source for formvar?
Is MWS OK?

[NightWinder]

You may want to consider max nom PE too. The coatings are very different sounding. Just a thought.

[markeymark]

I have 42 PE min/nom now.
Do you recommend 42 max/nom as a sub to heavy formvar?

Thanks for your help Nightwinder.

Peace

[NightWinder]

No, not at all. Two totally different coatings. Different sounds. For the really old vintage strat sound, you will have to get HF. You can't go around it. Double build pe is really something. Its clear, brite, and quite nice to work with. Sturdy as hell too.
Like stated. It really depends on what tones your after. For that 50's twang, you nearly always win with HF. The MAx nom pe has a nice crack to it, and good vintage tones too, but you really can't compare the 2. If your after the 60's tones, you may want to go with the pe. Confused yet?LOL
I'm sure someone else will chime in.......

[markeymark]

I got it now.

Thanks a ton.

Is MWS alright for HF?


Peace

[NightWinder]

You know, you may want to try the place in Oregon. It has been mentioned befor. I think ther emay be a minumum though. Its here somewhere.....Sorry man, I forgot the name.

[markeymark]

Anaheim Wire?

[markeymark]

Found it..

[NightWinder]

OTS Wire

[markeymark]

Thanks again Nightwinder.

I appreciate all your help.

Peace

[NightWinder]

Peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!