Why I Finally Swapped to an Obsidian Wire Strat Kit

I've spent way too many hours chasing that perfect tone, and honestly, installing an obsidian wire strat harness was the best shortcut I ever found. If you've ever opened up the back of a Fender and felt immediately overwhelmed by the "bird's nest" of wires and messy solder joints, you know exactly why I was looking for a better way. I love working on my guitars, but I've realized over the years that my soldering skills are well, let's just say they're "enthusiastic" at best and "dangerous" at worst. ...

February 15, 2026 · 7 min · Dominik Alexandrea