Belden + 450 VW -1 wire

[angelodp]

I have some coax Belden wire. It has the wrap type shielding with drain ( ground ) wire. Its carrying two signal wires .64mm each. Would this wire be useful as coax for amp work.

[Structo]

If you have a meter that will measure small capacitance, you can cut a foot of it, short one end and measure the capacitance at the open end between conductors.

[angelodp]

Hi Tom, what am I shooting for as an acceptable reading?

[Structo]

I would say that below 30pf it can become brighter sounding.

Average instrument cable is generally higher than 40pf or higher.

But it may be a good thing as well if the amp is bright.

Mogami W2524 cable is 39.7pf/ ft.

Mogami W2319 cable is 47.3pf/ ft.

http://www.mogamicable.com/category/bulk/guitar/

[angelodp]

Thanks Tom

[tele_player]

If you have a meter that will measure small capacitance, you can cut a foot of it, short one end and measure the capacitance at the open end between conductors.

Shorting one end seems incorrect to me, and doesn't work with my cap meter. On the other hand, not shorting one end gives me expected readings.

Robert

[angelodp]

Oh good.

[pdf64]

I don't see how a shorted capacitor can exhibited any capacitance?
Pretty much any shorted component become a short.