Joining wire inside pedal

[Rockers Rollin]

I'm looking to rehouse an existing pedal in a rackmount enclosure. Problem is the wires to the jack's are too short.

I don't really want to have to de and re-solder to the board.

Can I cut the wire and add in a new bit to extend the wire joining both ends with solder and then heat shrinking?

[antonis]

Of course you can..

[Rockers Rollin]

Of course you can..

Of course, I can... but is it a good idea/ will there be any negatives, such a tone loss etc.?

[antonis]

If solder joints are made properly, you'll have no problem..

[GibsonGM]

The resistance of the wire is tiny compared to any effect it would have on the audio signal...that would only matter at VERY high frequencies, so you are ok.

Just wanted to add...it's smart to use heat shrink tubing if you're splicing wires inside the pedal, where a bare wire could cause all kinds of problems.  If you must, electrical tape will do, but heatshrink really takes the worry out of what might happen later - tape does dry out over time....   

[bluebunny]

but is it a good idea/ will there be any negatives, such a tone loss etc.?

Only on a hi-fi forum.   

[amptramp]

If you are taking a pedal and putting it in a rack mount, it is likely that inputs and outputs will have to be shielded cable and this could be continued inside the pedal if you want to get rid of the input and output jacks.  If you lengthen wires that are not shielded, you run the risk of noise, oscillation and radio signal pickup.

[pinkjimiphoton]

Of course you can..

Of course, I can... but is it a good idea/ will there be any negatives, such a tone loss etc.?

just keep the wires short, and use shielded wires where possible for long runs, you'll be fine. the shielding only will need connection on the ground side. but yeah, as long as the connection is solid, no issues at all.