Guitar Cables

[YamahaGuy]

Originally Posted by shufflebeat

I find a blob of nail varnish on each jack is a good instant (secure) ID system. Also good for IDing different lengths. I do get some strange looks in the make-up aisle but it's safer than using my daughter's.

I love it! I used nail polish on my graphing calculators for ID purposes.

[phcorrigan]

Originally Posted by YamahaGuy

My church has a few Monoprice cables (XLR male to XLR female) that have a robust-looking cable and pretty connectors, but they all have a short/loose connection in them.

That doesn't surprise me. I suspect cables in that environment get fairly rough treatment. That's where I'd spend money on higher-quality cables.

[The Growler]

Originally Posted by Gordon Currie

Pick any one of those. Get a spare.

Great advice. I always carry a spare with me.

[curbucci]

George L's

[guitarwebguy]

+1 for YamahaGuy’s recommendations ... Mogadishu cable + neutrik silent ends .... last set of brand name cables i bought were Lava cables and that was 10 years ago ... solid

[89bruin]

I just tossed a whole bunch of George Ls into the garbage after fighting with them for years ... most unreliable cable I’ve ever used.

[gfirob]

+1 Mogadishu cable + neutrik silent ends. Not only can you be sure that they are carefully made (if you are careful when you make them) but you can fix them after a kick-out or full body cable trip on stage. And there is real satisfaction in quality parts.

[Big Band Guitar]

Originally Posted by varmonter

This. Learn to solder make your own.

Yes I have been doing just that for years.

Way back when the internet was in it's early stages every sun microsystems computer came with a 50 foot high quality coax cable. It was not used and tossed in the dumpster. I cut them up and with Switchcraft ends made many cables for my musician friends.

Soldering is not hard to master and is a good skill to have.

[SpruceTop]

Mogami cables are available at any Guitar Center and can be exchanged for a new one there if any problems develop.

[RoyBoy]

Do you gig regularly and really need to depend on them? D'Addario/Planet Waves American Stage series. Aforementioned Neutrik ends, heavy rubber jacketed cable, fusion soldered. Not cheap, USA. Mine have been coiled and uncoiled, stepped on, etc. twice a week for years.

[Dru Edwards]

I use Yorkville's Studio One cables and they're sold at Long & McQuade's. Made in Canada. Limited lifetime warranty. If it doesn't work just take it to L&M and exchange it for another. No receipt required. I've had mine for about 10 years.

[varmonter]

the last one i made using
mogami cable and neutrik
ive been using for about 5 yrs.
its held up well. go to parts express
you buy mogami by the foot.
and the ends are a few bucks each.
ive never had much luck
with anything solderless..

[leew3]

Originally Posted by varmonter

This. Learn to solder make your own.

^^^^ this. I have a 40+ year old guitar cable that a long ago sound man made for me. I've replaced the ends to improve on the quality of the connections but the cable is still going strong.

[YamahaGuy]

Originally Posted by varmonter

the last one i made using
mogami cable and neutrik
ive been using for about 5 yrs.
its held up well. go to parts express
you buy mogami by the foot.
and the ends are a few bucks each.
ive never had much luck
with anything solderless..

Parts Express is where it's at for stuff like that.

[shufflebeat]

Originally Posted by leew3

^^^^ this. I have a 40+ year old guitar cable that a long ago sound man made for me. I've replaced the ends to improve on the quality of the connections but the cable is still going strong.

I was really hoping you would say, "I've changed the plugs a few times and the cable now and again but the lead is still going strong".

But you were much more sensible.