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Chances are it will have more lead and easier to use than modern stuff. It's flux might have dried up, but the metal content won't have changed too much. keep a tin of new flux nearby
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Yes from what I've read the lead free solder has a higher melting temperature so the leaded solder is more suited for making instrument cables. I'm pretty sure my old solder would be the leaded type.
I've not been aware of any change in its properties, so I would say "no".
Use this https://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d03349/solder-wire-sn60-pb40-1-2mm-50g/dp/SD02301?st=60 /40 solder
I've got an ancient tin of flux as well that was my dad's - and possibly came from his dad. That still works well.
Too much is made of shelf lifes IMHO, as its a nice, easy way of getting folks to consume more - I think this image sums up my thoughts: