Hi,

A cable is a cable is a cable. At least that was my experience. Instead of buying an expansive cable I always bought three cheap ones and still saved money and had two in spare in case something happened
It took a long time until I recognized that good cables are really valuable and still totally underestimated

BUT if you are planning to use cables of more than 6 meters or use multiple patch chords for your FX Gear it starts to make the difference. I am currently using "Sommer Cable" with HiCon connectors and solder them myself. This way I am able to build cables exactly the length I need them, to keep them as short as possible.

Building FX Rigs is where good cables and connectors really make the difference. In my rig I have a total of 12 patch chords between 10 and 30 cm long. I have tested the Sommer Cable Solution against a cheap china patch cord solution and must say that :

Many cheap cables in one place will sum up their faults and you will have way more buzz, limited dynamics, less signal going into your amp. More expansive cables will still have this problem but with much less negative effect.

And when you are already using High End Cable, why not using a good guitar cable as well to keep up the quality
I must say that I have used Mogami and Monster Cables but cannot tell the difference between my DIY Sommer Cable to the better or the worse. But I would generally say that in my opinion building a cable your own with good components is still way cheaper than buying a stock high end cable. ( They charge a small fortune for those cables)

cheers,

S.

...cause You don't pay for a nice box with tons of graphics and wirritngs "how wonderful this cabe is". I do most of my cables myself. My chose were klotz and neutrik plugs. No specyfic reason why those. Maybe because of good availability at local market.

...cause You don't pay for a nice box with tons of graphics and wirritngs "how wonderful this cabe is". I do most of my cables myself. My chose were klotz and neutrik plugs. No specyfic reason why those. Maybe because of good availability at local market.

I am about to do this myself for the first time ever so wish me luck man - next week I am receiving the non soldering required jacks and I should be able to begin

Thumbs up ! Easy thing to do

it's not a matter of luck Just be patient, do it slowly and make sure You make a descent soldering. I usually cover the raw cable with a bit of solder then I heat the jack with a piece of a solder as well. Finally I solder both.

I must say though, Dave Russel from Spectraflex is a really nice guy. The new cables look great...

I must say though, Dave Russel from Spectraflex is a really nice guy. The new cables look great...

SUPER CONGRATS to MiguelBatalha on becoming an OFFICIAL SPECTRAFLEX ENDORSEE!!!!!

How awesome is that?? I"m a member of the "Spectraflex Family" of musicians myself so I"m thrilled to see one of our own join the fold Well done!!!! is this your first endorsement? If so Triple Super Congrats!!!!!

Nicely done

Todd

Peavey actually makes a decent cable with neutrik jacks.

I personally have been making my own cables with Mogami cable and Neurtik Silent plug.


I had Spectraflex cables in the 90's, and they weren't good.
I tried George L's when they only had the straight plug, and those went faulty constantly.

Most recently I paid $300 for the Line 6 wireless, and love it. So now it's just my patch cables to worry about from here on out.

Peavey actually makes a decent cable with neutrik jacks.

I personally have been making my own cables with Mogami cable and Neurtik Silent plug.


I had Spectraflex cables in the 90's, and they weren't good.
I tried George L's when they only had the straight plug, and those went faulty constantly.

Most recently I paid $300 for the Line 6 wireless, and love it. So now it's just my patch cables to worry about from here on out.