cables

[trai1824]

What is the name of the cable that runs out of the head into the cab called, cuz i heard it is not guitar cable? im guessing it is called speaker cable and can i find it at radioshack?

[gtforme00]

yeZ0rs

[Brett]

Originally posted by trai1824
What is the name of the cable that runs out of the head into the cab called, cuz i heard it is not guitar cable? im guessing it is called speaker cable and can i find it at radioshack?

Speaker cable.

[despotic931]

radioshack does not carry a speaker cable with 1/4" jacks on it...go to a music store and buy a nice one anyways...

[Brett]

Instead of going to 4 music stores and buying 4 leads, 2 jacks (pref Neutrik), some cable, solder and 15 mins and you'll have a nice lead.

[KP11520]

DIY
or
Musiciansfriend.com

Make sure the gauge of the wire is "Watt" appropriate, hence why a jack (guitar cable) is no good.

If you go DIY, Mogami and Belden make great cable for this, just do your research and use the right one! As far as 1/4" jacks, just make sure they Anchor to the wire really well as this is a vulnerable stress point and always seem to fail when you have a gig. I also like using silver lead free solder for stressed conections.

Regards//Keith

[Brett]

http://www.bayoucables.com/

[KP11520]

Brett,

That was nice to find something in the US for him!

Regards//Keith

[Brett]

Originally posted by KP11520
Brett,

That was nice to find something in the US for him!

Regards//Keith

No worries. Butch at Bayou gets excellent props from many on the bass forums, and it seems his cables are solid well engineered, non-BS product for decent $..