Can this handle 600 volts typically found in restoring tube radios. I would think it would be the same as for tube amps.

This wire is specifically manufactured for use in guitars, and thus, the manufacturer (Gavitt) does not publish an insulation resistance rating. It is also stranded and most vintage gear uses solid core wire, typically 20 gauge or larger (this is 22awg, which is smaller). Many suppliers of vintage "style" amplifier repair wire suggest and sell cloth covered PVC insulated wire for repairs and new builds. This wire has only a waxed cotton insulator, so I would not recommend using it in a high voltage application as there are far safer and similar "looking" products available that have modern insulation properties.

Does this wire require any special shielding for use in a Les Paul guitar?

Although this type of wire is traditionally used in Fender guitars, it can be used in any guitar, but it is not shielded like the wire that is typically used in a Les Paul. Most Les Paul guitars would use Gavitt Vintage Style Braided Shield Hook Up Wire For Guitars, which has a single conductor pushback wire with an outer braided shield that is used for the ground side of the circuit. You may want to Google some photos of Les Paul Control Cavities. Modern Les Paul guitars use a circuit board that the pickups hook directly in to and may not use outside braided wire at all (depending on which pickups are used). My opinion is "the more shielding, the quieter the guitar will be". To wire a Les Paul in the "traditional" configuration, you would use outside braided wire instead of unshielded wire, but I have seen many Les Pauls that have used "other" wire. Hope this info helps to answer your question.

How many feet of wire is provided? The listing name says 12 (6wht/ 6blk) details says 3 of each

I just checked what I have left over after a pickup wiring project. I have about 5.5 feet of each color so it was definitely 6 ft of each. The ad's 3 foot statement is a typo.

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🎶 Unleash Your Inner Virtuoso with Vintage Vibes!

DURABLE DESIGN - The tinned overcoat securely locks strands together for long-lasting performance.
TIMELESS AESTHETIC - Elevate your setup with a vintage-style cotton covering in classic black and white.
LIGHTWEIGHT COMPACT - Weighing only 4.54 g, it's easy to handle and store without hassle.
SOLDERING MADE EFFORTLESS - Experience frustration-free soldering with our pre-tinned stranded copper wire.
PERFECT LENGTH FOR VERSATILITY - At 12 feet, this wire is ideal for any project, big or small.

The 12 Feet Gavitt Cloth-covered Pre-tinned Pushback 22awg Vintage-style Guitar Wire combines a classic aesthetic with modern functionality, featuring a lightweight design and easy soldering capabilities, making it perfect for musicians and DIY enthusiasts alike.

Reviews

R**O

Superior quality and fast shipping!

Hovering around amazon and searching for improvement in my guitar and stumble upon this. Didn’t really know what to expect but the product arrived super fast and I’m from US to Dubai. Futhermore the quality of the cables are exactly what I need to upgrade the wire from my telecaster ultra. Definitely recommend the this and the store.

7.10.2021

M**C

Great cloth wire

Used to rewire guitars, extremely usefull and easy to work with.

26.05.2024

D**H

Stranded? Yes!

The insulation type, colors, and lengths of this wire are as advertised, and it is indeed 22 AWG.It \may\ be stranded wire, but it's hard to tell. It feels and acts like solid wire. Electrically that's not an issue, but mechanically solid wire is more fragile, tending to kink easily, and not infrequently break inside the insulation at the kinks, if it is moved around too much.After working with this wire for a while, it turns out that it actually IS stranded wire -- it really should say so on the package, but regardless, I upped if from 4 to 5 stars. It seems to be pretinned and solders easily, and the insulation is both durable and easy to manipulate. Great stuff for wiring guitar electronics.

1.05.2024

J**É

Excelente

Bastante bueno

8.01.2024

A**V

Awesome wires!

I rewired my guitar and upgrade pickups. And I used about 20% of wires. So, I can rewire my guitar at least 4 times more in the future.

26.05.2022

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Good service

Good good!

14.10.2020

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