Entending EMG pup wires

[warlok]

The older models without the quick disconnects. How do you guys extend the braided (ground) wire that covers the center core (signal output) wire? I was going to solder a wire to the braid and run it separate but I read somewhere that without the braid covering the core wire all the way to the pot, it'll pick up more interference. True? How are you guys doing it?

[CKJ]

I'm sorry you said extending.. I read it wrong. But here's what I do when in need.

I have some shielded wire that I bought from some online place that I can't remember at the time. I just solder and heat shrink the two together.

In what type of application are you in need of extending it?

[jdr94]

i take a wire from some old cheapo 2 wire pickup(braid/core type) and just strip,twist, solder and heatshrink.

[warlok]

So the braid doesn't need to cover the core wire?
It's on the Soloist PRO, EMG 85/S/S. The wires from the 2 singles are in the way of me adjusting the 85 lower and there's not enough wire to move them out of the way.

[CKJ]

So you need to extend the wires on the single coils right? It doesn't 100% need to be covered up 100% of the way. I mean yeah it'll help block out interference if covered with the woven cover but 1/2" out of 7-8 won't make that much of a difference.

[warlok]

Yeah, the single coils. Probably do all 3 so I can move the volume and tone pots back to the other holes too. Thanks.

[JACKSONFREAK]

Call EMG and see f they an snd ya new longer harnesses.
Gil

[warlok]

These aren't the quick disconnects.