HPN-HFV

[big_teee]

I currently use HFV for most of my Strat Single Coils.
I recently contacted Diana at MWS, about an alternative to HFV.
I wanted to see the difference in appearance of Natural HPN, and Natural HFV.
The HPN is on the Left and the HFV is on the right.
The brand of both was supposed to be Elektrisola.
She sent me these Pictures.

Later,
Terry

[David King]

Terry,
I'm supposing HPN stands for Heavy Poly/Nylon (i.e. soderon155)?
The HFV would then mean Heavy FormVar...

[big_teee]

Terry,
I'm supposing HPN stands for Heavy Poly/Nylon (i.e. soderon155)?
The HFV would then mean Heavy FormVar...

Yes you are correct.
I would like to find a Heavy Poly to take the place of the Heavy Formvar.
They are both Elektrisola, and both 42 Ga. The HPN was on a 10 lb roll, and the HFV is on a 5 Lb roll.
The Varnish is definitely Darker. I was hoping for a more similar look.
If they are the same wire, and same Diameter, I guess on a Strat SC they would have to sound similar?

Terry

[Corona Blue]

Interesting... how did they compare in price?

[big_teee]

Interesting... how did they compare in price?

I discussed prices with 2 different employees.
Not sure I was getting the truth or the Run around.
The 42 Elektrisola HFV is $31+ a Pound, with a 5 Pound Roll.
The 42 Elektrisola HPN is $31+ a Pound, On a 5 Pound Roll.
The 42 Elektrisola HPN is $21+ a Pound, On a 10 Pound Roll.
So I think 10 Pounds would probably last Me a lifetime.
B_T

[David King]

That $21 figure seems high, the last time I bought green SPN in 43 it was under $18/Lb for a 2-3lb roll. Maybe copper has jumped up? Seems like HFV in a 10lb spool could be in the $21/lb range which would be very good indeed.

[big_teee]

That $21 figure seems high, the last time I bought green SPN in 43 it was under $18/Lb for a 2-3lb roll. Maybe copper has jumped up? Seems like HFV in a 10lb spool could be in the $21/lb range which would be very good indeed.

I bought SPN last year same place for 16+ a Pound.
The HPN is a little Higher. If you get the HPN on 5 lb rols its 31, and 10 lb is 21, and HFV only comes on 5 lb rolls, and it is 31 a lb.
Still a lot cheaper than Mojo.
AWG 42-Ga Formvar Heavy Build Pickup Coil Wire 5 lb Spool
Mojo doesn't seem to give discounts for Magnet wire?
Terry