This vintage cloth spaghetti tubing replicates the original yellow insulating sleeves used in classic electronics and vintage guitars, such as Fender and Gibson models. Manufactured to match the appearance and quality of mid-20th-century materials, it is designed specifically for restoring or replicating vintage electronics with historical accuracy.
The tubing is crafted to fit #20 AWG wire, making it ideal for insulating ground connections between potentiometers in vintage Gibson guitars. Its braided glass fibre cloth construction is hand-coated to an high quality finish, ensuring durability and authenticity.
Historical Use
This style of insulation was widely used in the 1940s, 1950s, and into the 1960s in various applications, including:
- Guitars: Iconic models like the Gibson Les Paul and Fender instruments.
- Amplifiers: Vintage amp circuitry.
- Radios and Electronics: Common in consumer and professional electronics of the era.
Gibson employed this tubing for ground jumper wire insulation throughout the 1950s, while Fender extended its use for short connections and jumpers into the early 1960s.
Product Details
- Material: Braided glass fibre cloth sleeve with hand-applied finish.
- Length: 30 cm (approximately 1 foot).
- Compatibility: Designed for #20 AWG wire.
This tubing is the perfect choice for restorers and vintage enthusiasts looking to maintain the integrity and aesthetics of mid-century electronic designs.
Available in various colours: Yellow, Amber, Black, Bronze, Brown
Distributors
Philadelphia Luthier Tools & Supplies