S. Yeti Bigfoot, Esq. Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 If you were to walk into GC (or wherever) to buy instrument cables, TRS Cables, and TRS to XLR what would you sink your money into? What brand is making the best cable for the money these days? "And so I definitely, when I have a daughter, I have a lot of good advice for her." ~Paris Hilton BWAAAHAAAHAAHAAA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 If you were to walk into GC (or wherever) to buy instrument cables, TRS Cables, and TRS to XLR what would you sink your money into? What brand is making the best cable for the money these days? I make my own with Mogami, Canare, or Gepco wire, depending on the application, & Neutrik or Switchcraft connectors. As far as store-bought cables, I've been quite happy with a George L guitar cable a friend gave me. I will not only never purchase any Hosa cables I refuse to use them when given to me. Unreliable junk. Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Yeti Bigfoot, Esq. Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks, Scott. I see that Mogami has some made-up cables....would they be OK? "And so I definitely, when I have a daughter, I have a lot of good advice for her." ~Paris Hilton BWAAAHAAAHAAHAAA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 They'd be a lot more expensive than if you rolled your own, but whatever... A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 If you do a search, I think you'll find that many here have supported George L's for many years. Howya keepin'? Good, I hope. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I was referring to the Mogami pre-builts. I've heard nothing but great things about George L as well, and if I weren't as handy as I am with a soldering iron, I'd probably buy from him. A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Yeti Bigfoot, Esq. Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 If you do a search, I think you'll find that many here have supported George L's for many years. Howya keepin'? Good, I hope. G. Howdy! Things are gettin' better! Thanks! Who carries George L. cables? Edit: Never mind I found them. Looks like really good stuff, but I only need a couple of cables. I think I'll just order ready-made this time around. "And so I definitely, when I have a daughter, I have a lot of good advice for her." ~Paris Hilton BWAAAHAAAHAAHAAA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks, Scott. I see that Mogami has some made-up cables....would they be OK? I have some ready made Mogami cables with molded plastic connectors that are fine for studio use but feel a bit light weight for stage work. Depends on what your application is. On a pedalboard they'd be great. Plugged into the guitar I'd want something with a metal plug & heat shrink for strain relief. Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Yeti Bigfoot, Esq. Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks, Scott. I see that Mogami has some made-up cables....would they be OK? I have some ready made Mogami cables with molded plastic connectors that are fine for studio use but feel a bit light weight for stage work. Depends on what your application is. On a pedalboard they'd be great. Plugged into the guitar I'd want something with a metal plug & heat shrink for strain relief. Ahh....good information. Thanks! "And so I definitely, when I have a daughter, I have a lot of good advice for her." ~Paris Hilton BWAAAHAAAHAAHAAA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Planet Waves circut breakers have been good to me so far... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartholomew Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I've been using a couple of Whirlwind cables for approx 30 years or more and have only had to re-solder one ground connection that I yanked out by pulling the wire many times instead of the plug itself. Last couple of years bought some Digitech cables with Neutrik connectors/plugs. Great price, pre-made, very flexible. Been round the block but am not over the hill... http://www.bandmix.ca/jamrocker/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrell Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Mogami has a stage cable and it's available @ GC. At least in Austin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Wow. I don't buy cables. I have probably been using the same Belden wire and Switchcraft ends ( probably Rapco) for about 25 years. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Wow. I don't buy cables. I have probably been using the same Belden wire and Switchcraft ends ( probably Rapco) for about 25 years. Same here. I bought a huge length of Belden cable and a bag of Switchcraft ends, back in 1989. I made myself up a bunch of stage cable that got used, 6 nights a week, for 7 years. I still have and use them and not a single one has had any issue after being trod on for so many years. Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Yeti Bigfoot, Esq. Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 I still have some instrument cables and a few short patch cables and some mic cables. What I don't have is a long TRS to XLR or TRS--->TRS so I need to order one. That's what Taylor recommends to use for instrument---->Amp for the ES system for best results. Some of the cables I have are old and beat-up so I figure I might as well replace a couple of them while I'm at it. "And so I definitely, when I have a daughter, I have a lot of good advice for her." ~Paris Hilton BWAAAHAAAHAAHAAA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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