RM Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 This is a survey for my own edification...I am asking what bass players use because there a lot of boutique cables and am interested beyond what I've already heard for myself... If it seems too much trouble to answer, that's cool... I know a few players and what they use and won't use... but in discussing the instrument cable(not head to cabinet) 1) Do cables matter in your rig or "sound"? 2) Does your cable ever break? 3) If it breaks do you replace it with the same brand? 4) What is your favorite(s) brand? 5) Why do you like them? 6) Anything you'd care to add? Just curious... Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 Originally posted by RM: 1) Do cables matter in your rig or "sound"? 2) Does your cable ever break? 3) If it breaks do you replace it with the same brand? 4) What is your favorite(s) brand? 5) Why do you like them? 6) Anything you'd care to add? 1. Yes. 2. I had more broken cables back when I used Conquest cables, not so much anymore. 3. Not usually. If it breaks, I look for something more durable. 4. Currently using Fender and Armored cables. I prefer the Armored from my bass, and the Fender from effects to amp, when I use effects. 5. I like the Armored cable, because it is very durable in its metal jacket, and practically coils itself. Plus, it is shiny, and I like shiny things. 6. I'd like to add my own amp to my sound, rather than loaners. I am having mine shipped soon, though, so that takes care of that. Oh, and a sponsorship from a good beer company. Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbass Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 I make my own cables from microphone cords. They're very resistant to radio and other electro-magnetic interference and they're extremely durable. Here's everything you need to know about cords... http://www.guitarnuts.com/technical/cords/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Posted November 25, 2002 Author Share Posted November 25, 2002 Thanks so far... I've printed out that guitar nuts brief along with insundry other cable papers and have it in my archives, but thanks for reminding me about it... Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 I just started using GeorgeL's a few months back; I like 'em. I got the "vintage" red color so I won't be so inclined to step on them. There's lotsa good cables out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 I've used local brands that come with lifetime guarantees, and I bought PlanetWaves recently. i haven't noticed much difference in the sound. they've all been pretty good. The local brands require you to bring back paperwork, which is a pain. I haven't had to do this with my PW cable, so I'm not sure. I have one with the woven outside. It looks great, but it picks up lots of floor dirt when I'm on a school tile floor. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy clay Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 Different cables do make a difference in the sound, at least to my ear. I have a pair of Monstor cables for my bass, a straight and an angled cable. I generally use the angled for the bass, and the straight for other things. I think the frequency response is superior to the other (Conquest or others) cables that I used previously. With the other cables it seemed I had to repairs them (resolder the connections) quite a bit, but I have not touched the Monstors at all since I bought them (4 years ago). I also have some low/oxygen mic cables (I can't remember the brand here in the office ), but when I used those cable from my direct box to the PA, I noticed a BIG difference. The highs were sparkling and the low blooming. I am definitely sold the the "boutique" cable thing, but YMMV... I'm trying to think but nuthin' happens.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 If you are using mic cords for cable make sure you are using an active bass, or for passive use check the capacitance of that cable against the best cables made for high impedance sources. The lowest picofarad per foot wins - far more important than having less resistance due to more wire, for an instument lead. Didn't we have a topic about what to look for in instrument leads, speaker cables, etc, just last week? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Yes leads do make a difference. I first discovered this when I borrowed a Planet Waves cable from a g****r player and then bought two of my own. Unfortunatly both of these cables are now bust. One of them has a fault at the instrument jack socket and the other one picks up Dutch AM radio. (No word of a lie.) My final word on the subject is MONSTER. Monster cables are well worth the extra money. BUY MONSTER CABLES THEY'RE GREAT. PS: If anyone from the manufacturer reads this I'd be more than happy to sign some form of endoursement deal. Free your mind and your ass will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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