Telecaster Guitar Forum - View Single Post - Point to point wiring, what is it and why?

JohnnyCrash · December 23rd, 2007, 02:16 AM

There is NO benefit to PTP.

It is NOT like using a shorter cable. A 50' versus 10' cable argument does not even really fit into PTP versus eyelet/turret/tagboard or even PCB. Loading, etc has no bearing. The length of "extra" leads to go from component to component could be the same, longer, or sometimes even shorter than an Eyelet or PCB built amp... either way your dealing with MAYBE a foot of material either way.

Another thing to consider is grouding (and ground loop hum) could be a WORSE situation in a PTP amp.

As far as handwired eyelet/turretboards, they are easier to repair, modify, and build.

True PTP is literally soldering resistors/caps directly to jacks, tube sockets, and other amp parts. In the earliest amps, it usually meant a rats nest to trace each lead and figure out what was what and how to repair what.

If all of the component values are identical a PTP, Eyelet, or PCB amp should sound the same... the benefits come down to:
1. Cost.
or
2. Ease of maintenance.

Sound is the same.

December 23rd, 2007, 02:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,128	There is NO benefit to PTP. It is NOT like using a shorter cable. A 50' versus 10' cable argument does not even really fit into PTP versus eyelet/turret/tagboard or even PCB. Loading, etc has no bearing. The length of "extra" leads to go from component to component could be the same, longer, or sometimes even shorter than an Eyelet or PCB built amp... either way your dealing with MAYBE a foot of material either way. Another thing to consider is grouding (and ground loop hum) could be a WORSE situation in a PTP amp. As far as handwired eyelet/turretboards, they are easier to repair, modify, and build. True PTP is literally soldering resistors/caps directly to jacks, tube sockets, and other amp parts. In the earliest amps, it usually meant a rats nest to trace each lead and figure out what was what and how to repair what. If all of the component values are identical a PTP, Eyelet, or PCB amp should sound the same... the benefits come down to: 1. Cost. or 2. Ease of maintenance. Sound is the same.