Author Topic: Patch Cables (Read 2315 times)

Crazy_Joe · « **on:** November 14, 2006, 05:27:40 PM »

I think that is what they are called, which ones are good for connecting pedals together and does it really matter if you get really expensive ones or not?

Hell Hound · « **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2006, 06:01:41 PM »

It matters, there's many good cables: Proco, george L's, etc... I personnaly use top of the line Planet Waves, not too pricey and very good for my bedroom use (far better than any other cr@p cables)

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2006, 07:00:00 PM »

Cheers man, i went on planet waves' site and saw those coupler plugs, they are cheap and good so i'll get em.

Antag · « **Reply #3 on:** November 14, 2006, 08:04:09 PM »

Using low quality cable can seriously suck the life out of your sound. Even a little patch cable in between pedals can have an effect - I was amazed at the difference when I got my Spectraflex cables.

However, for my two patch cables (wah -> chorus -> flanger) I use Monster Rock 8" patch cables. Generally I don't like Monster (hype, price, reliability/durability) but for a fixed installation they're OK, the sound is good & 2 little patch cables didn't exactly break the bank.... :)

Hell Hound · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2006, 08:18:45 PM »

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

Cheers man, i went on planet waves' site and saw those coupler plugs, they are cheap and good so i'll get em.

I love their compression point 1/4" plugs, very stable. I might get a 20 fts cable with an on/off switch, looks usefull, I switch between guitars too much hehe

steve · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2006, 08:35:45 PM »

I have recently changed all my leads to Van Damme cables (no not Jean Claude), the best leads i have ever used. NOt cheap but worth it.