Daryl Jones
non-practicing pacifist
Yesterday I had to re-solder the lead wires on my battery holder on the Hollowbody II. I try to be super careful when changing batteries as those leads are only 22 gauge wire and obviously easily broken off. The factory solder points were fine when I got the guitar, but wire is wire after all. I did a reasonably clean and neat job re-attaching them (the second one broke off when removing the holder from the guitar compartment
) so I think the wire just gets a tad brittle.
My biggest concern is the wires aren't overly long, and if I lose 1/4"-3/8" every time it happens I'll soon be in a bit of a pickle for length to solder again. I guess if it happens again I should consider soldering and insulating a bit more wire to the leads?
Your thoughts or hints would be greatly appreciated.

My biggest concern is the wires aren't overly long, and if I lose 1/4"-3/8" every time it happens I'll soon be in a bit of a pickle for length to solder again. I guess if it happens again I should consider soldering and insulating a bit more wire to the leads?
Your thoughts or hints would be greatly appreciated.