Author Topic: Does anyone know what these are called + where to buy them? (Read 2403 times)

Brow · « **on:** August 04, 2006, 06:26:50 PM »

Hey guys.

For when my pedalboard is finished, I'm looking at using some specific connectors for the pedals which I recall my ex guitar teacher using.

They look like 2 1/4inch jack plugs (like on guitar leads) but they're just connected to each other, no cable involved.

Does anyone happen to know what they're called, where I could get some from and (most importantly) if they even exist in the first place or have I just made them up! :roll:

Craig

38thBeatle · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2006, 06:52:27 PM »

The closest I have seen Craig is the patch cables-a small length of cord with a jack on either end. I have a bunch of them I use for various situations.

Searcher · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2006, 07:17:50 PM »

I've seen 'em. You might be able to get them at an electronics store. Dunno what they're called. Male-to-male 1/4 inch adaptors?

PhilKing · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2006, 07:19:56 PM »

Hi Craig, you need a switchcraft 363 coupler, $6.99 at Musicians Friend:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Switchcraft-14-Double-Male-Cable-Coupler?sku=335020&src=3WFRWXX

or the Planet Waves model:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Planet-Waves-14-14-Straight-Adapter-2-for-1?sku=339122

or this which offsets them a bit:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=335201

Cheers
Phil

Brow · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2006, 08:06:53 PM »

Hi guys.

Thanx for the replies.

Thanx for proving I'm not going mad in my old age :lol:

Phil, those are the things I'm remembering, but unfortunately Musicians Friend don't ship to the UK. So I'm currently keeping my eyes open in UK based shops.

Atleast I have more info to search with now.

Thanx again.

_tom_ · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2006, 08:40:07 PM »

You can get the Planet Waves ones from www.stringsdirect.co.uk, they are really good to deal with aswell, really quick

Philly Q · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2006, 02:04:06 PM »

The Planet Waves connectors are also available on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Planet-Waves-Guitar-Effect-Pedal-Connector-Adapter-047A_W0QQitemZ230013005351QQihZ013QQcategoryZ7266QQcmdZViewItem

eBay's great for guitar parts, because it's so easy to search for specific items.

Canadian Steve · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2006, 03:18:09 PM »

I would go for the Neutrik ones on Ebay. Do a search for 'neutrik akk'. They're only £2.75 + are one of the best names in adapters/connectors.

Brow · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2006, 12:56:20 PM »

Thanx for the posts guys.

After all my searchin, it turns out that my local shop sells them but just doesn't keep them on display! :roll: