What cables are you using?

theflyisback

I’m thinking of investing in some decent cables for my rig.

hoping for some insight in to what’s hot and not. Or whether it’s a waste of money to spend big on them.

ive simplified my rig somewhat recently from a 4 cable fx loop and invested in fewer but better pedals just going front end. 

Ive ordered some Mogami patch cables to give them a try for my pedal board but looking to get a decent lead as the fender tweed wrapped things I’m using have started to fail (yes they have a life time warranty and i should swap them). 

Also, I’ve been conscious of buffers and stuff and have been experimenting with taking my boss tu3 tuner off the front of the chain and starting from a Tumnus deluxe which has a buffer switch. And i am noticing a bit of difference. 
ive been told that a good coiled cable (like a bullet) keeps a good bit of signal more than a standard one would and a coiled cable is a buffer in itself of sorts. Is this true? 


Re the pedalboad, ive tried solderless route but didn’t have any joy with my cumbersome hands. 

ICBM

Have decent plugs put on the Fender cables - Neutrik NP2C (straight) or NP2X (right angle). The cables are great, but the factory fitted plugs are junk.

No, a coiled cable is *not* a buffer! The exact opposite - it’s a tone sucker. The only difference between them is how badly...

theflyisback

ICBM said:

Have decent plugs put on the Fender cables - Neutrik NP2C (straight) or NP2X (right angle). The cables are great, but the factory fitted plugs are junk.

No, a coiled cable is *not* a buffer! The exact opposite - it’s a tone sucker. The only difference between them is how badly...

I’ll shoot that messenger then. Perhaps why you don’t see many coiled cables on stages I guess! 

ICBM

theflyisback said:

I’ll shoot that messenger then. Perhaps why you don’t see many coiled cables on stages I guess! 

Some people (like Brian May) do like the unique sound they have, but it's very definitely not the same as a good quality straight cable. The main reason is that they're actually about three times as long, and long cables take off more top-end than short ones.

skullfunkerry

I've always used Van Damme cables with Neutrik plugs (just the normal ones, not the silent ones) and I've never had a problem with them.

robinbowes

theflyisback said:

I’m thinking of investing in some decent cables for my rig.

hoping for some insight in to what’s hot and not. Or whether it’s a waste of money to spend big on them.

I make decent cables. See my thread here: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/137972/good-quality-custom-made-cables-leads.

I use Van Damme PRO Grade XKE or Sommer SC-Classique (tweed, cloth-covered) cable, with Neutrik plugs - straight or angled, regular or SilentPlug.

I can also put decent plugs on your Fender cables.

PM me with your requirements.

R.

Megii

I made some up using Sommer LLX cable and Amphenol T series straight jacks - basically trying to use quality parts and keep the capacitance as low as possible to preserve highs in the signal. They do work great anyhow, and I've had no reliability issues at all.

Whitecat

Evidence for longer ones - bought super cheap on Amazon, tracked on Camelcamelcamel until they were about 70% off. Probably couldn’t justify them otherwise but they are great. 

My pedal interconnects are Sommers I think. 

Lestratcaster

Been using the Mogami gold cables for almost a decade with no problems whatsoever. Crystal clear tone and no hum/buzz.

Yes they cost a bit more than your average brand but totally worth it and there's also a lifetime guarantee. Just don't lend them out to anyone!

theflyisback

robinbowes said:

theflyisback said:

I’m thinking of investing in some decent cables for my rig.

hoping for some insight in to what’s hot and not. Or whether it’s a waste of money to spend big on them.

I make decent cables. See my thread here: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/137972/good-quality-custom-made-cables-leads.

I use Van Damme PRO Grade XKE or Sommer SC-Classique (tweed, cloth-covered) cable, with Neutrik plugs - straight or angled, regular or SilentPlug.

I can also put decent plugs on your Fender cables.

PM me with your requirements.

R.

Update...

Just bought some custom cables off this guy to try out and I’m blown away actually.  van damme with neutrik plugs.

Compared to the fender cables I’ve been using the sound is chalk and cheese.  Crystal clear signal and the whole range of tone is there. 

I cant recommend Robin highly enough. Absolutely brilliant service and price.

Johnnyseven

I use Whirlwind cables. One i've had for 20+ years and it's still going strong!

Gassage

Evidence instrument cables (makes a huge diff, IMO) and Pete Cornish patch leads.

Evidence is expensive, but awesome.

SouthpawMark

I bought a Klotz Titanium, but it doesn’t sound any different to my Fender custom shop cable which was 1/3 the price.

for patch cables, I really like the white Ernie Ball ones. 

SteveRobinson

Neutrik and Sommer XXL here. The Sommer cable is lasting really well in heavy use. Much better than Van Damme ever did.

Nerine

Van Damme with Neutrik

They’ve a really good cable configurator on their website. Bought mine direct. They’re awesome cables. Probably the best sounding I’ve had. That includes all my pricey Lava Cable stuff too. 

Google VDC Trading 

munckee

theflyisback said:

robinbowes said:

theflyisback said:

I’m thinking of investing in some decent cables for my rig.

hoping for some insight in to what’s hot and not. Or whether it’s a waste of money to spend big on them.

I make decent cables. See my thread here: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/137972/good-quality-custom-made-cables-leads.

I use Van Damme PRO Grade XKE or Sommer SC-Classique (tweed, cloth-covered) cable, with Neutrik plugs - straight or angled, regular or SilentPlug.

I can also put decent plugs on your Fender cables.

PM me with your requirements.

R.

Update...

Just bought some custom cables off this guy to try out and I’m blown away actually.  van damme with neutrik plugs.

Compared to the fender cables I’ve been using the sound is chalk and cheese.  Crystal clear signal and the whole range of tone is there. 

I cant recommend Robin highly enough. Absolutely brilliant service and price.

I would second that. 

Alnico

We're using Boss braided cables at the moment.

They seem very well made and sound great.