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just got my invader and jazz pups in the mail. i dont know how to solder...should i take them to the local music place and have them do it for me? if so..how much am i looking at spending to have them install em?

Solderings not very hard

I think the opportunities for major screwups are somewhat limited, so why not try it yourself? That's what I did a long time ago.
Soldering isn't that hard, IMHO. (Well at least on the level you need for a guitar)

what kinda stuff do i need to buy for soldering?

1. a decent soldering iron (Weller, for example ~$25)
2. solder

that's enough to get started.

thanks. anyone know any good places online to learn how to solder pickups?


Originally Posted by Arkitkt1. a decent soldering iron (Weller, for example ~$25)
2. solder

that's enough to get started.

also get some extra wire just in case.

Just do a google search for quot;solderingquot; there a some decent tutorials that come right up... Though what i would like to add is...
Get a soldering iron thats between 25-40 watts... dont go bigger than that...
Make sure and get rosin core solder... stay away from acid core for electrical work... I also like to have some solder wick on hand its not necessary but if you make a mistake it can help remove the solder...
Then find a broken appliance around the house that you can sacrifice to the solder gods and make some practices runs with...

Radioshack makes some pretty nice irons for like $10. I would also get some desoldering braid so if you mess up you can easily fix it. I found this site helpful:
from : localhost/www.kingbass.com/soldering101.html

Thanks, that last site helps alot! Wish there wasnt a foot of snow on the ground..or I'd be on my way to RadioShack.