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One of the keys to easy soldering is having a good soldering iron.
You want one that holds the proper temperature. That means it should have a thermostat and lots of power. The use of larger tips (more thermal mass) also helps when working on things like the TG terminal lugs...
I use a Weller WTP series. Not cheap though --- a good iron will probably cost $70-$150...
The other option for things like solder on the TG solder lugs (but less useful for more delicate work, like working inside amps...) is a good soldering gun (lots of power, no thermostat, but you turn it on with a trigger and rely on timing to prevent overheating.)
Weller has a nice little pamphlet on soldering:
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