Squareplug SP400 and SP500 Assembly 

Thanks for the kind words!

It definitely takes some practice to get in and get out quickly and cleanly without going overboard on the solder haha. Keep up the good work!

Glad I could help! I often ignore those small holes on plugs.

Glad I could help!

Glad I could help!

Glad I could help!

Thanks! Glad I could help.

In order to work, you technically only need a solid solder joint connecting the leads to the tabs, but I recommend using the through-hole for attaching the hot/tip lead at least. The 360 degree coverage is generally a stronger joint than just laying it over the tab. When soldering the ground, it's easier to wedge it underneath the tab and use a generous amount of solder to form a joint rather than worrying about getting the lead through the hole. Soldering isn't always an exact science, so sometimes it's best to experiment with different ways of making clean, durable connections. Thanks for asking!

@@AlphatoneAudio ok! thanks for the detailed response!

@@AlphatoneAudio ok finished my pedal board and had zero issues. I found the left tab to be tedious to get a good pre solder other than that it was easy but time consuming as a beginner. Thanks for the video!

Glad I could help!

@@AlphatoneAudio You really did!! I was trying to pre tin the connector and it was impossible!! Like the solder didn't stick to it... Now with your method there is no need to pre tin it :)

The inner conductor wire on the 2314 is usually 22AWG. The 2319 inner conductor is closer to a 20.

It will short out only if too much solder has been applied and it touches the housing. It usually does not touch the housing, and is bent back down after bending it up for easier application. It needs to be bent back down to allow a nice tight closing of the housing.

Plenty os opinion on 2314 vs. 2319 if you search around. Personally, I like 2314 if everything is secured within a pedalboard, and 2319 if you just need general patch cords. The 2319 Is definitely sturdier, and even works well as a guitar cable.

Can't go wrong with a Weller WES51!

Hey sorry for the delay in response. My preference is Mogami because of quality/price point. W2314 for SP400 and W2319 for SP500.

It's probably not your soldering work, but maybe a dirty jack. Get a can of DeOxit D5, spray some onto a cloth and wipe down your plugs, and work them in and out of your jacks a few times. De-oxidizing plugs and jacks can make you orig sound like new!