Anyone here used Spectraflex cables? They look pretty well built, and while they're not bargain basement cheap, they're not overly expensive either. I'm looking for something built a little more rugged than the super cheap ones I have now and thought I might give em a shot next time I buy a cable.
Spectraflex Cables
- Thread starter hannaugh
- Start date
Well this is another step towards the old fuddy-duddy contest, but if you have a cable go bad at one end - where they do that, wiggle-wiggle - an EX-acto knife, a soldering iron, a 10 foot cord and 20 minutes of your time will net you a beautiful 9.875 foot cord. I actually just keep a half-dozen or so Switchcraft plugs around so I can put one on quick without de-soldering the old ends - so I've a got lot'o'jacks attached to 4 inches of bad cable. :toothy12:
It amazes me to see how well the magazines, hooking for their cordmaster pimps, have convinced people that you have to go buy a new cord when the old one goes pzzzt. Cables, jacks, potentiometer, and switches are all going to break, just like strings. Only they wait for really inopportune times... :evil4:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4910445_fix-guitar-cable.html
It amazes me to see how well the magazines, hooking for their cordmaster pimps, have convinced people that you have to go buy a new cord when the old one goes pzzzt. Cables, jacks, potentiometer, and switches are all going to break, just like strings. Only they wait for really inopportune times... :evil4:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4910445_fix-guitar-cable.html
Super Turbo Deluxe Custom
Epic Member
- Messages
- 8,318
I guess I'm horrible at soldering then, and it's not from lack of practice or oppurtunity.
Other than a few short patch cables, I haven't bought new cables in years. Most name brands have a lifetime warranty now, and I've taken advantage of that. I even pickup the trashed ones left on the stage from the band the previous night. Turn 'em in for a new one.
Other than a few short patch cables, I haven't bought new cables in years. Most name brands have a lifetime warranty now, and I've taken advantage of that. I even pickup the trashed ones left on the stage from the band the previous night. Turn 'em in for a new one.
I have one that I've had for 20 years and never had a problem out of it. I used live for a couple years. My girlfriend bought it for me when I was 16. I would say it is on par with any other average braided cable. Nothing special but not a cheapie either. Looks purdy though and that's what matters.
TBurst Std
Hero Member
- Messages
- 3,322
I am in love with and use Gotham cables with Neutrik shorting plugs from guitarcables
Cagey
Mythical Status
- Messages
- 24,425
hannaugh said:
I haven't used them, but from what I can find on the 'net they're highly regarded, have above-average specs, aren't terribly expensive, and are attractive as well. What's not to love?
When it comes to cables, the ones you have to watch out for are those that tout "oxygen-free copper" (which is pretty much all copper) as a selling point. It's kinda like advertising your bottled water as being "wet". Once they stoop to that, you know the balance of the sales pitch is likely to be heavily laced with impenetrable bullshit. Some will also try to sell you on insulation displacement connectors as a Good Thing. George L cables are good for that. Don't believe it. For a cable/connector combo that needs to flex, they're about the worst thing you could possibly use, regardless of the fact that specially chosen angels from heaven supple the cable and connectors both. But, they'll charge you extra for that particular hardship. Trust me; you want soldered ends with good strain relief. "Low impedance" sounds good, but as a stand-alone spec it means nothing. Most cables are 20' or less. How much impedance can they have? They're all low impedance. But, "low capacitance" is a Good Thing, provided you know what "low" is, it being a relative term and all. Unless you're buying $3 cables from GC, chances are all the cables sold these days are low capacitance. Everybody knows better than to use telephone cord for cable these days.
bbl4ck
Hero Member
- Messages
- 1,974
I was just searching for them online and there are some great comments about them. The 10' cables are reasonably priced and come in a wide variety of cool colors.
But dang, I looked at their pedal cables and they are very, very proud of them. A 6" pedal cable starts at $21.95! That is even higher than George L's...
If you get one please post your review as I need a new guitar cable myself!
:rock-on:
But dang, I looked at their pedal cables and they are very, very proud of them. A 6" pedal cable starts at $21.95! That is even higher than George L's...
If you get one please post your review as I need a new guitar cable myself!
:rock-on:
Okay I will. I think I am going to try one and see how I like it. I like that I can get them in a bunch of different colors easily so I can quickly tell what cord is going where when I've got a bunch of stuff hooked up, and yeah holy crap about 98% of the reviews I've seen are 5 out of 5. They seem like a really good value on the longer ones. There's no way I'm buying their patch cables though, that's just not worth the price.
