Where can I get pickup lead wire?

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Where can I get pickup lead wire?

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Is there any way to get the pickup lead wires that Ric uses? I have some pickups that either are missing leads, or they are too short.
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It was suggested in another similar thread to buy grey coax audio cable from Radioshack.
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Radioshack sells really lousy wire......I'd suggest to buy some shielded cable from Apex Jr instead. He sells really good quality stuff and his prices are great.

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Linky?
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Radio Shack's coax is way too heavy for Rick pickups...you'll have that hot center lead breaking all the time, as the wire doesn't flex properly. Try electronicsplus.com or a local supplier for better wire.
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Stew-Mac has (I think) what you are looking for:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics ... _Wire.html
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The # 1586 would probably do the trick, right?
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Only thing is, RIC uses a cable with a grey cover, assuming he wants it to look correct.
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jps wrote:Only thing is, RIC uses a cable with a grey cover, assuming he wants it to look correct.
Yes, I do know that ( :roll: !?!) :lol: but I have not seen any such wire with a grey outer insulation for sale on any web site.
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