What type of solder do you use and why?

Agree with the above, but I'd like to emphasize Clueless's point about making the connection mechanically good, before soldering the joint.

IT is again important to note the difference between "SILVER SOLDER" and *silver bearing* electronic solder. High melting point silver solder (jewelery, refrigeration, etc. applications) is generally NOT suitable for electronic use.

You *want* silver bearing electronic solder which is generally a *eutectic* solder - one that melts and solidifies at the same temperature. Regular old 60/40 is non-eutectic, and so is more prone to "cold solder joints."

No solder joint should be moved, or blown on until it self cools and solidifies.

For a beginner or for hard to solder connections Wonder Solder is pretty darn good. It gives a good solder joint almost every time. I'd like to run the stuff on a spectrograph and see what they make it out of, and who makes it.

Thanks to all above...your comments & recommendations will surely come in handy come mod time. Harry

Bear, i've heard rumour that Wonder Solder is a formulation that Tektronic's developed for use in their test equipment. How true this is, i don't know. Sean
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Riehl Copper solder from Starsound, has given me the best sound. NO LEAD..LEAD free highs. This formula is an original not just a re-label! I have 2 sets of cables both assembled by the same tech. One set with silver based solder the other with Riehl copper based solder. The Riehl based cables gave a much cleaner and more focused presentation along with more articulate mid and upper bass. The prescence of lead makes the others a no brainer!!!