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Recommended soldering irons

rsvmarkrsvmark Frets: 1324
in Making & Modding
Went to mend a lead before tonight’s gig and wadya know, my cheapo £8.99 soldering iron from screw fix didn’t want to play.

can anyone recommend a general purpose iron or station for less than £50 for an occasional user please
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  • strat84strat84 Frets: 301
    I've had this one for a few years and it's been fine. I've used it for pickup/pot swaps, lead repairs etc. The only thing is it doesn't have a stand, I had one from a previous iron - 

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  • strat84strat84 Frets: 301
    Sorry, it does have a stand, it doesn't look very solid though  :)
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  • KittyfriskKittyfrisk Frets: 16332
    This is neither state of the art or a pro's tool, but costs bugger all, works fine for me & was good enough to solder to pots too...
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/TABIGER-Soldering-Iron-Kit-Temperature/dp/B07G99X9G6
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  • GrampaGrampa Frets: 825
    I recently bought one of these after my ancient trusty old iron finally expired...
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003DP5UOK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
    Cheap as chips, does what it needs to do.
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  • FelineGuitarsFelineGuitars Frets: 10901
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    I always recommend the Antex XS25 with a replacement #52 chisel tip for guitar work.
    the bigger chisel tip acts like a reservoir for heat that lets it solder to the backs of pots and switches and jacks are a breeze to do.

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  • rsvmarkrsvmark Frets: 1324
    I ended up getting a Sremtch kit from dreaded Amazon because it seemed good value, with good reviews and a temp read out on the handle. Did the job fine
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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 24852
    It's usually little over 50 quid but I have a TS100 that is utterly brilliant. 

    https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/216837/soldering-irons-ts100 ;

    EDIT: ah, too late but glad you're sorted! 
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