Silly question, does it matter how many strands of tinned copper are in basic 22 awg wire? I've seen Fender talk about how they use 7 strand wire, but I found really inexpensive deals on Amazon for 22 awg that seem to have quite a bit more strands, like well over 20. Not sure if this is something to take into consideration or not. Thoughts?
Number of Wire Strands
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RickP
Established 1960, Still Not Dead
No silly questions here. 
Generally, more strands equal more flexibility and easier routing, along with better durability where a lot of flexing or vibration is present. The flip side is less strength than larger individual strands. There are a lot of internet opinions on this (and any) subject, and people can be pretty passionate about the details.
I like using quality brands of cable, mostly because I don’t know enough about it and rely on people who are experts for those things. Pro brand (read: higher cost) cable, in my experience, has a lower on-the-gig failure rate. But you’ll find plenty of “I buy the budget cables and they’ve never failed me” testimonials too. Pick your poison! In the end, cable is one of the cheapest things I use, so saving a few cents in a foot of cable isn’t worth my while. YMMV
Generally, more strands equal more flexibility and easier routing, along with better durability where a lot of flexing or vibration is present. The flip side is less strength than larger individual strands. There are a lot of internet opinions on this (and any) subject, and people can be pretty passionate about the details.
I like using quality brands of cable, mostly because I don’t know enough about it and rely on people who are experts for those things. Pro brand (read: higher cost) cable, in my experience, has a lower on-the-gig failure rate. But you’ll find plenty of “I buy the budget cables and they’ve never failed me” testimonials too. Pick your poison! In the end, cable is one of the cheapest things I use, so saving a few cents in a foot of cable isn’t worth my while. YMMV
Maxime Bousquet
--broken but under repair--
Agree with Rick, I would say it all depends on the usage whether your usage is soft, semi-soft or stiff.
In my job, we use solid wires and it is the sheaths that have different properties, the use of multi-strands is for pipes and main entrances because they must be flexible.
The cost of a stranded cable is always higher than a solid cable of the same current rating because the manufacturing cost is higher and more copper is used to maintain the same load specifications.
Damn I'm drowning the fish...
In summary, what makes the difference is the quality of manufacture, example wrapped without oxygen... the properties of the sheath... and the purer the copper used, the freer it is of impurities and alloys , the more expensive it will be .
In my job, we use solid wires and it is the sheaths that have different properties, the use of multi-strands is for pipes and main entrances because they must be flexible.
The cost of a stranded cable is always higher than a solid cable of the same current rating because the manufacturing cost is higher and more copper is used to maintain the same load specifications.
Damn I'm drowning the fish...
In summary, what makes the difference is the quality of manufacture, example wrapped without oxygen... the properties of the sheath... and the purer the copper used, the freer it is of impurities and alloys , the more expensive it will be .
Maxime Bousquet
--broken but under repair--
For which project, redo the wiring of a guitar!? Or rather cables with 1/4 jack.. if your application is simply to make electronics, you will easily find quality cables on Amazon, no need to have too expensive gear!
I see, for what its worth, its for rewiring the pickguard and output jack of my guitar
Maxime Bousquet
--broken but under repair--
Ok, if you want to keep it authentic, look at Stewmac USA, Nextgen Guitar in Canada, they have a lot of guitar parts and stuff! There are surely others, but this is an example.
RickP
Established 1960, Still Not Dead
Pretty much anywhere that sells parts (pots, jacks, etc) will carry the wire. I’ve found Amplified Parts to be reliable, with good prices. There are quite a few good dealers out there.
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