Cables
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Silicon Valley Tom
It makes me happpy to play The Blues!
My favorite is GLS Guitar Cables.
https://www.glsaudio.com/Guitar-Instrument-Cables_c_979.html
I like the quality, and I have had no problems with them for the many years I have used them. They ship quickly, and I have had conversations with the owners, who are really nice folks.
They sell other audio goodies and are worth a good look.
Tom
https://www.glsaudio.com/Guitar-Instrument-Cables_c_979.html
I like the quality, and I have had no problems with them for the many years I have used them. They ship quickly, and I have had conversations with the owners, who are really nice folks.
They sell other audio goodies and are worth a good look. Tom
GLS are a great deal. I had issues with the cloth ones wearing and the plugs unscrewing, but that was years ago. Haven't tried them recently. I've been using D'Addario Planet Waves American Stage cables. Really rugged. Here's a listing from GC, but you can usually get them cheaper elsewhere: https://www.guitarcenter.com/DAddar...tage-Instrument-Cable-15-ft-1321473137637.gc?
Yep. Just use a wire from the pedalboard when I use one.
tommytubetone
Great Lakes
I know a lot of the salespeople at the local GC. Whenever I go there to get a cable they stear me in the direction of the Livewires. Pretty sure on that. They have blue ends. Relatively cheap, and guaranteed for life.
david moon
Attempting the Blues
Well here are the issues as i see them in more or less order
Durability of the connectors
Durability of the wire
Electrical characteristics
Looks (e.g. tweed overbraid)
The most significant electrical characteristic is capacitance per foot. Higher numbers will tend to roll off the high frequencies somewhat. It has been reported that SRV favored a long cable to tame the high end of the Strat.
Durability of the connectors
Durability of the wire
Electrical characteristics
Looks (e.g. tweed overbraid)
The most significant electrical characteristic is capacitance per foot. Higher numbers will tend to roll off the high frequencies somewhat. It has been reported that SRV favored a long cable to tame the high end of the Strat.
david moon
Attempting the Blues
might want to check this thread
http://bluesguitarunleashed.com/forum/index.php?threads/guitar-cable-capacitance-shootout.18615/
http://bluesguitarunleashed.com/forum/index.php?threads/guitar-cable-capacitance-shootout.18615/
aleclee
Tribe of One
My favorites are Divine Noise. I discovered them when I wrote a review for TGP a while back. They're flawless, unless you consider "not cheap" to be a flaw.
In the reduced sticker shock category, I like Live Wires (have some going strong after 30+ yrs) but if you have decent soldering skills, it's hard to beat DIY for price or quality.
In the reduced sticker shock category, I like Live Wires (have some going strong after 30+ yrs) but if you have decent soldering skills, it's hard to beat DIY for price or quality.
PapaBear
Guit Fiddlier
I like the GLS as wellMy favorite is GLS Guitar Cables.
https://www.glsaudio.com/Guitar-Instrument-Cables_c_979.html
I like the quality, and I have had no problems with them for the many years I have used them. They ship quickly, and I have had conversations with the owners, who are really nice folks.
Tom
ronico
rainyislandblues
I like Planet Wave . Not been happy with Fender as they seem to fail on the connecters but like the braid. Yorkville (Canadian brand are decent and their higher end lines are great! Last three I bought were Ernie Ball (on sale) and they 've been pretty solid. Sadly the variety of choices is better south of 49th and shipping and duty is a bit of a crapshoot online. Is it just me or can you spend a sh#tton on cabling for one thing or another. Think pedal boards. Phantom costs=rerigging = trip to store =$$$
tommytubetone
Great Lakes
Yes they are. If one fails you just walk in and get a new one. Hasn't happened yet though.
snarf
making guitars wish they were still trees
Depends.
For acoustic, I use a Stephens "The Switch" cable. Picked up a couple of them years ago. I don't think they make them anymore or at least haven't seen one in I can't tell you when. They were the first cable I ever saw that has an on/off switch on it. That way, when I take off the acoustic and set it on the stand behind the piano (I was playing a regular church gig back then), I could turn it off so that it wouldn't start with any sympathetic vibrations during the rest of the service. The guitar I used back then was an old Martin that just had an under saddle piezo with no volume control.
For electric, I started using Pig Hog cables about three years ago. They seem to be good quality and are easy to use (they don't kink or anything). Walked into the local mom and pop that opened up the street from us. I looked around, but didn't see anything I needed, but I always tried to pick something up just to keep them in business (didn't work, they only lasted a couple of years). The kid manning the counter suggested them, said they were all he used and were the best cable ever, so I grabbed one. They're all I've used since.
For patch cables between pedals, I've got a bunch that I got from my local Radio Shack store before they finally closed 6 or 8 years ago. They're the usual, low-end, cheap cables that you could grab off the RS wall and walk out with a handful for a fiver. But I can't hear a difference when I use them, and they've lasted a LOT longer than I expected.
For acoustic, I use a Stephens "The Switch" cable. Picked up a couple of them years ago. I don't think they make them anymore or at least haven't seen one in I can't tell you when. They were the first cable I ever saw that has an on/off switch on it. That way, when I take off the acoustic and set it on the stand behind the piano (I was playing a regular church gig back then), I could turn it off so that it wouldn't start with any sympathetic vibrations during the rest of the service. The guitar I used back then was an old Martin that just had an under saddle piezo with no volume control.
For electric, I started using Pig Hog cables about three years ago. They seem to be good quality and are easy to use (they don't kink or anything). Walked into the local mom and pop that opened up the street from us. I looked around, but didn't see anything I needed, but I always tried to pick something up just to keep them in business (didn't work, they only lasted a couple of years). The kid manning the counter suggested them, said they were all he used and were the best cable ever, so I grabbed one. They're all I've used since.
For patch cables between pedals, I've got a bunch that I got from my local Radio Shack store before they finally closed 6 or 8 years ago. They're the usual, low-end, cheap cables that you could grab off the RS wall and walk out with a handful for a fiver. But I can't hear a difference when I use them, and they've lasted a LOT longer than I expected.
Elwood
Blues
Mogami Silvers. I had one get a bit noisy and GC replaced it, just like an old Craftsman wrench. Light, and seem to be well made. I just have a couple for instrument input.
Reading the posts from you guys I realize the skinny Mogami cables are a bit prone to mystery tangling, a minor nuisance.
Reading the posts from you guys I realize the skinny Mogami cables are a bit prone to mystery tangling, a minor nuisance.
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Rancid Rumpboogie
Blues Mangler
For my pedal boards all I will use are George L cable kits. I have a George L guitar cable that I love, but pretty expensive.
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Tayport
Blues Newbie
As a follow up, with all the GLS recommendations, one arrived on the doorstep today. My first impression was just how solid the connectors are compared to the various brands that I have. I had been getting some buzz at times and that is completely gone with the GLS. I am very happy, thanks everyone for their input.
Elwood
Blues
Tom, I got 2 of those, thank you! Good cables and great price. They don't fit my Fenders with the heel plugs, but are fine otherwise. Very nice.
I appreciate your tip!!!
