Braided Push-Back Wire

Description

This braided push-back wire is a single-conductor pickup lead with a tinned copper braided shield, commonly used in vintage-style humbucker and single-coil pickups.

The braided outer shield functions as ground, while the inner cloth-insulated conductor carries signal. The push-back cloth insulation allows for fast, clean soldering without stripping, making this wire a favorite for vintage restorations, PAF-style builds, and traditional wiring layouts.

Braided push-back wire is ideal for builders seeking authentic vintage appearance, excellent noise rejection, and reliable performance.

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Specifications

• Type: Pickup hookup wire

• Conductors: 1 signal conductor + braided shield (ground)

• Insulation: Cloth push-back inner insulation

• Shielding: Tinned copper braid

• Application: Vintage humbuckers and single-coil pickups

• Use Case: Vintage builds, restorations, rewinds, traditional wiring

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Builder Benefits

• Authentic vintage appearance

• Excellent noise shielding via braided ground

• Push-back insulation — no stripping required

• Clean, reliable soldering

• Ideal for traditional 2-conductor pickup wiring

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Builder Notes

Braided push-back wire is most commonly used with:

• Vintage-style humbuckers (PAF, early Gibson-style)

• Traditional single-coil pickups

• 2-conductor wiring schemes

Because the shield serves as ground, this wire does not support coil splitting or advanced switching. For modern wiring options, use 4-conductor hookup wire instead.

Available in bulk quantities for pickup builders, schools, and repair shops.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is braided push-back wire used for?
It’s used for vintage-style pickup wiring where the braided shield acts as ground and the inner conductor carries signal.

Why is it called push-back wire?
The cloth insulation can be pushed back by hand, eliminating the need for wire stripping.

Does this support coil splitting?
No. Braided wire is a single-conductor design. Coil splitting requires 4-conductor wire.

Is this wire shielded?
Yes. The braided outer jacket provides excellent noise shielding and grounding.

Is this correct for vintage PAF builds?
Yes. Braided push-back wire is historically correct for PAF-style humbuckers.