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O.K., here's one I don't think we have discussed before . . .
What's your favorite type of guitar cable? I'm in the market and am
looking for that ideal balance of good sound quality at an affordable
price (who isn't?) I currently use Fender Electro Volts, but they're
getting a bit crackly (is that a word?)
Looking forward to hearing the input (pun intended?) - thanks!
-Dick
I'm also interested in this. And to get even more anal, what do you guys
think about the cables that have 1 right angle plug and one straight plug?
Seems like a good idea for guitars that have a straight in jack to reduce
cable stress...?
BN
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dick Messick [mailto:]
> Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 2:13 PM
> To:
> Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Cable question . . .
>
>
> O.K., here's one I don't think we have discussed before . . .
>
> What's your favorite type of guitar cable? I'm in the market and am
> looking for that ideal balance of good sound quality at an affordable
> price (who isn't?) I currently use Fender Electro Volts, but they're
> getting a bit crackly (is that a word?)
>
> Looking forward to hearing the input (pun intended?) - thanks!
>
> -Dick
I've wanted to buy some of the cables that have the
one straight and one right angle plugs. Even with a
strat, because I'm using a HotRod Deluxe and I think
the right angle plug would be easier on the cheep
plastic inputs jacks that fender uses. I use cheep Sam
Ash Grove Plugs and have to end up re-soldering them
after I've owned them for a few months. I like the
Fender cables just because I dig fender products and
particularly thier "cloth or fabric of some kind"
covered cables. I don't know how they hold up though.
I have no idea who makes the best cables, however I
would assume that sound quality depends on how long
the cable is and how big the wire is running through
it and the contact the plug makes in the jack. I can
hear a differnce with cheep little cables that they
give you when you try out a guitar at the store vs the
cables I normally use. I will actually ask to use a
real cable if I am considering buying an instrument
that day and not just screwing around.
--- Brian Neal <> wrote:
> I'm also interested in this. And to get even more
> anal, what do you guys
> think about the cables that have 1 right angle plug
> and one straight plug?
> Seems like a good idea for guitars that have a
> straight in jack to reduce
> cable stress...?
> BN
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dick Messick [mailto:]
> > Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 2:13 PM
> > To:
> > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Cable question . . .
> >
> >
> > O.K., here's one I don't think we have discussed
> before . . .
> >
> > What's your favorite type of guitar cable? I'm in
> the market and am
> > looking for that ideal balance of good sound
> quality at an affordable
> > price (who isn't?) I currently use Fender Electro
> Volts, but they're
> > getting a bit crackly (is that a word?)
> >
> > Looking forward to hearing the input (pun
> intended?) - thanks!
> >
> > -Dick
>
>
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I used Rapco for awhile, 'til they all went bad on me. They should
rename themselves "Crap Co."
Now I am using Quantum Sound Design ? they're stout, stiff, pretty
brute and sound great. No snap, crackle, and pop. Pricey, but you get
what you pay for...I don't know if they offer 90-degree male plugs.
My ¢.02.
Gavin
--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., David <dab_3@y...> wrote:
> I've wanted to buy some of the cables that have the
> one straight and one right angle plugs. Even with a
> strat, because I'm using a HotRod Deluxe and I think
> the right angle plug would be easier on the cheep
> plastic inputs jacks that fender uses. I use cheep Sam
> Ash Grove Plugs and have to end up re-soldering them
> after I've owned them for a few months. I like the
> Fender cables just because I dig fender products and
> particularly thier "cloth or fabric of some kind"
> covered cables. I don't know how they hold up though.
> I have no idea who makes the best cables, however I
> would assume that sound quality depends on how long
> the cable is and how big the wire is running through
> it and the contact the plug makes in the jack. I can
> hear a differnce with cheep little cables that they
> give you when you try out a guitar at the store vs the
> cables I normally use. I will actually ask to use a
> real cable if I am considering buying an instrument
> that day and not just screwing around.
>
>
>
> --- Brian Neal <bneal@z...> wrote:
> > I'm also interested in this. And to get even more
> > anal, what do you guys
> > think about the cables that have 1 right angle plug
> > and one straight plug?
> > Seems like a good idea for guitars that have a
> > straight in jack to reduce
> > cable stress...?
> > BN
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Dick Messick [mailto:rmessick2@a...]
> > > Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 2:13 PM
> > > To: SurfGuitar101@y...
> > > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Cable question . . .
> > >
> > >
> > > O.K., here's one I don't think we have discussed
> > before . . .
> > >
> > > What's your favorite type of guitar cable? I'm in
> > the market and am
> > > looking for that ideal balance of good sound
> > quality at an affordable
> > > price (who isn't?) I currently use Fender Electro
> > Volts, but they're
> > > getting a bit crackly (is that a word?)
> > >
> > > Looking forward to hearing the input (pun
> > intended?) - thanks!
> > >
> > > -Dick
> >
> >
>
>
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Hi,
I use Klotz Cables; I think there German and have a lifetime warranty.
These are really good cables, indestructible, I use to have one for 10
years!! In end I lost it somewhere...
Although, an angled one would be great to have in the same quality.
Would be easier on the Jazzmaster...Less tension on the cable.
My advice is never to buy cheap cables, you'll regret it anytime.
You end up spending more money and gain a lot of frustration.
Nothing is worse then being stuck with a broken one on a stage or during
rehearsal....
Just my two (Euro) cents,
Jerry S. from Belgium "The Ohmmen"
--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., David <dab_3@y...> wrote:
> I've wanted to buy some of the cables that have the
> one straight and one right angle plugs. Even with a
> strat, because I'm using a HotRod Deluxe and I think
> the right angle plug would be easier on the cheep
> plastic inputs jacks that fender uses. I use cheep Sam
> Ash Grove Plugs and have to end up re-soldering them
> after I've owned them for a few months. I like the
> Fender cables just because I dig fender products and
> particularly thier "cloth or fabric of some kind"
> covered cables. I don't know how they hold up though.
> I have no idea who makes the best cables, however I
> would assume that sound quality depends on how long
> the cable is and how big the wire is running through
> it and the contact the plug makes in the jack. I can
> hear a differnce with cheep little cables that they
> give you when you try out a guitar at the store vs the
> cables I normally use. I will actually ask to use a
> real cable if I am considering buying an instrument
> that day and not just screwing around.
>
>
>
> --- Brian Neal <bneal@z...> wrote:
> > I'm also interested in this. And to get even more
> > anal, what do you guys
> > think about the cables that have 1 right angle plug
> > and one straight plug?
> > Seems like a good idea for guitars that have a
> > straight in jack to reduce
> > cable stress...?
> > BN
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Dick Messick [mailto:rmessick2@a...]
> > > Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 2:13 PM
> > > To: SurfGuitar101@y...
> > > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Cable question . . .
> > >
> > >
> > > O.K., here's one I don't think we have discussed
> > before . . .
> > >
> > > What's your favorite type of guitar cable? I'm in
> > the market and am
> > > looking for that ideal balance of good sound
> > quality at an affordable
> > > price (who isn't?) I currently use Fender Electro
> > Volts, but they're
> > > getting a bit crackly (is that a word?)
> > >
> > > Looking forward to hearing the input (pun
> > intended?) - thanks!
> > >
> > > -Dick
> >
> >
>
>
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yeah, don't go cheap on cables. nothing is as frustrating as having to
solder them back together all the time.
i have loads of cables, some of 'em just soldered together from whatever is
lying around in the practice room. these are the crappy spare ones.
for 'main cables' i make 'em myself. i use Neutrik plugs; they have a little
system inside that when screwing the plug parts together, clamp to the
cable. this way there's never any stress on the solder joints whatsoever.
they cost about $8 a piece here in holland.
for cable is use the kind, with a layer of carbon-plastic, or whatever it's
called, around the coax. this stuff guides electricity. whenever the coax
breaks up in some place, there's still shielding. again, it's expensive, but
it's worth it.
these cables, i have four of these, cost me around 30 to 35 bucks each. I
made the first one when starting my first band in 1991. I never had any
problems with it, and I'm still using it, it's in great shape. there you go.
They can be used to tow cars, hang elephant or tie down the trunk of your
car when that showman-cabinet is sticking out, and still will not fail.
I screwed up two cables though, one when it was between the two parts of a
flight case, and one when stepping on it when it was lying on that little
metal thing that's on top of a beer bottle...not a clue what it's called in
English ('kroonkurk' Jerry, don't you hate those things?)
now that i come to think of it, my trusty old cable is the piece of
equipment longest in my possesion in my entire rig. wow.
angled plugs are obviously better in some places - i used to have a blues
deluxe, had to change both inputs too - but i just don't like the way they
look. sorry.
anyone using a 'curly' chord? appearantly they suck, but i'd love to have
one just because of how it looks. can't seem to find one here though.
wannes
>From: "Jerry" <>
>Reply-To:
>To: <>
>Subject: RE: [SurfGuitar101] Cable question . . .
>Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2002 01:04:58 +0100
>
>Hi,
>
>I use Klotz Cables; I think there German and have a lifetime warranty.
>These are really good cables, indestructible, I use to have one for 10
>years!! In end I lost it somewhere...
>
>Although, an angled one would be great to have in the same quality.
>Would be easier on the Jazzmaster...Less tension on the cable.
>
>My advice is never to buy cheap cables, you'll regret it anytime.
>You end up spending more money and gain a lot of frustration.
>Nothing is worse then being stuck with a broken one on a stage or during
>rehearsal....
>
>Just my two (Euro) cents,
>
>Jerry S. from Belgium "The Ohmmen"
>
>
>
>--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., David <dab_3@y...> wrote:
> > I've wanted to buy some of the cables that have the
> > one straight and one right angle plugs. Even with a
> > strat, because I'm using a HotRod Deluxe and I think
> > the right angle plug would be easier on the cheep
> > plastic inputs jacks that fender uses. I use cheep Sam
> > Ash Grove Plugs and have to end up re-soldering them
> > after I've owned them for a few months. I like the
> > Fender cables just because I dig fender products and
> > particularly thier "cloth or fabric of some kind"
> > covered cables. I don't know how they hold up though.
> > I have no idea who makes the best cables, however I
> > would assume that sound quality depends on how long
> > the cable is and how big the wire is running through
> > it and the contact the plug makes in the jack. I can
> > hear a differnce with cheep little cables that they
> > give you when you try out a guitar at the store vs the
> > cables I normally use. I will actually ask to use a
> > real cable if I am considering buying an instrument
> > that day and not just screwing around.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- Brian Neal <bneal@z...> wrote:
> > > I'm also interested in this. And to get even more
> > > anal, what do you guys
> > > think about the cables that have 1 right angle plug
> > > and one straight plug?
> > > Seems like a good idea for guitars that have a
> > > straight in jack to reduce
> > > cable stress...?
> > > BN
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Dick Messick [mailto:rmessick2@a...]
> > > > Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 2:13 PM
> > > > To: SurfGuitar101@y...
> > > > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Cable question . . .
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > O.K., here's one I don't think we have discussed
> > > before . . .
> > > >
> > > > What's your favorite type of guitar cable? I'm in
> > > the market and am
> > > > looking for that ideal balance of good sound
> > > quality at an affordable
> > > > price (who isn't?) I currently use Fender Electro
> > > Volts, but they're
> > > > getting a bit crackly (is that a word?)
> > > >
> > > > Looking forward to hearing the input (pun
> > > intended?) - thanks!
> > > >
> > > > -Dick
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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In my years of playing, I've found there are a few simple truths
regarding cables. The first of all is always, ALways, ALWAYS have a
spare cable. Just obey Murphy's Law, because the day you don't bring
the backup one is the day your great super-quiet $50 cable will go
haywire. Without a doubt.
Also, the heavier the cable the better, and the quieter. Don't ask
me why, I'm not a scientist, I'm a guitarist. I have many cables.
The heavier ones hold up better and are worlds quieter. If you have
older ones that are lighter weight, use them to run from any pedals
or your outboard reverb into your amp. I have one cable that will
literally pick up the noise of being dropped to the ground, but it's
just fine to run from my overdrive to my amp.
As far as angled plugs are concerned, I love them. The only
exception in my book is a Stratocaster. Every other guitar out there
is better off with an angled jack. Best part IMHO is that any stray
whammy bars won't fall and hit the plug, wiggling it in its jack,
casing that lovely crackle.
I'm incredibly fond of ProCo cables. They make all shapes, sizes,
and qualities. My most used cable I picked up for somewhere in the
neighborhood of 20 or 25 dollars, and it's been silently perfect for
probably four years now. If you don't mind the straight jack, the
ProCo Excalibur (which usually run between $25 and $35) is one of the
best cables on the market - super quiet and nearly indestructable
(and if I recall, some even have lifetime warranties.
Keep on pluggin'
~Surfband Bill~
That's what I like about straight jacks. They stop my whammy bar just at the
right place.
Roland Bettenville
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From:
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2002 12:28:13
To:
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Cable question . . .
In my years of playing, I've found there are a few simple truths
regarding cables. The first of all is always, ALways, ALWAYS have a
spare cable. Just obey Murphy's Law, because the day you don't bring
the backup one is the day your great super-quiet $50 cable will go
haywire. Without a doubt.
Also, the heavier the cable the better, and the quieter. Don't ask
me why, I'm not a scientist, I'm a guitarist. I have many cables.
The heavier ones hold up better and are worlds quieter. If you have
older ones that are lighter weight, use them to run from any pedals
or your outboard reverb into your amp. I have one cable that will
literally pick up the noise of being dropped to the ground, but it's
just fine to run from my overdrive to my amp.
As far as angled plugs are concerned, I love them. The only
exception in my book is a Stratocaster. Every other guitar out there
is better off with an angled jack. Best part IMHO is that any stray
whammy bars won't fall and hit the plug, wiggling it in its jack,
casing that lovely crackle.
I'm incredibly fond of ProCo cables. They make all shapes, sizes,
and qualities. My most used cable I picked up for somewhere in the
neighborhood of 20 or 25 dollars, and it's been silently perfect for
probably four years now. If you don't mind the straight jack, the
ProCo Excalibur (which usually run between $25 and $35) is one of the
best cables on the market - super quiet and nearly indestructable
(and if I recall, some even have lifetime warranties.
Keep on pluggin'
~Surfband Bill~
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I've usede the Fender vintage voltage cables quite a bit. The tweed
cable looks great and is reasonably well made. The connectors fall
apart in few weeks. I replaced the connectors with the all metal
switchcraft plugs you can find anywhere. Now it stylin' and reliable!
Dan
