If you haven't used an iron since 8th grade, you probably want to practice before trying to weld anything of value I'd say.
Please don't think I'm being rude, but you should put these kind of enquiries in the "Geek" forum really, that's what it's here for. Check this thread we had there a while back, there are a few links to online tutorials and books:
http://gearslutz.com/board/showthrea...ight=soldering
As I said in the link, soldering is an underrated skill, and I would certainly recommend some practice before going near anything of value.
Justin
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Does the kind of solder you you make a differance in sound?
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I wasn't around in the '50s, but people tell me there was a shortage of tin at some point, and consequently the solder available had a high aluminium content - I would therefore stay clear of certain solder brands made in the '50s. Beyond that, if you can "hear" solder types I would suggest getting a job in the surveillance / espionage industry if your ears are so good you can hear solder, you'd be wasted in the music industry with a talent like that.
BTW, if you are too liberal in applying solder there is a *theoretical* noise penalty, but I reckon you'd have to solder all your cables in a profoundly clumsy manner to notice anything.