Allparts Pickup Winding Wire - #42 Awg Formvar - 0.5lb

Allparts Pickup Winding Wire - #42 Awg Formvar - 0.5lbAllparts Pickup Winding Wire #42 Awg Formvar 0. 5lb Formvar magnet wire is made from vinyl acetal resins produced as a smooth uniform film. Formvar has excellent mechanical properties such as abrasion resistance and flexibility. This period correct wire was used widely in vintage Fender single coil pickups from the '50s and '60s and is commonly used today in many of the reissue and custom shop guitar pickups. Features and Specifications #42 AWG 1 2lb

Allparts Pickup Winding Wire - #42 Awg Formvar - 0.5lb

Formvar magnet wire is made from vinyl acetal resins produced as a smooth uniform film. Formvar has excellent mechanical properties such as abrasion resistance and flexibility. This period correct wire was used widely in vintage Fender® single coil pickups from the '50s and '60s and is commonly used today in many of the reissue and custom shop guitar pickups.

Features and Specifications

• #42 AWG
• 1/2lb spool
• Commonly used on vintage Fender® single coil pickups.
• Tonally favors low frequencies while scooping the mid range
• Thicker coating equals less length wrapped around the bobbin for lower output vintage tone. 
• Thicker coating contributes to longevity and reliability.
• Thicker wire offers a clearer, well-balanced tone as more frequency can pass along the thicker wire.

Make sure to scrape wire ends with sandpaper or a razor in order to solder leads.