Alex Spencer Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'm upgrading my rig and don't really want to be using these tired cheap old cables from back when I was a teenager, so am looking to buy some new ones. Obviously I'm not going to settle for the cheap and nasty, but at the same time I'm not going to spend £50+ on a cable. I know a little about electronics and the consumer market, enough to know that 'gold plated' really isn't any better, despite what the salesman will tell you. I'm thinking around £10-£25 is a decent range (cost vs length shall of course apply), so do you guy have any advice? Any favourites? Any to steer clear from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'll get in before everyone else: [url="http://www.bassic-bits.co.uk/"]http://www.bassic-bits.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I concur with Roland Rock. Top quality, good prices and very swift delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 OBBM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1331589356' post='1575572'] OBBM? [/quote] That is OBBM...! and another ringing endorsement from me, I have several of Dave's cables and they are all superb and very competitively priced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Was anyone else ever going to get recommended? Our sep guitar player turned up the other week he was using OBBM's cables too, we spent longer than I think is normal talking about the quality and affordability of them. Ubergeeky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) I can see only 2 reasons for not using OBBM: 1. You are a very experienced solderer with access to high quality cable and plugs at below trade prices plus you have the time to make up your leads. 2. You have an endorsement deal with a company that gives you free cables. Edited March 12, 2012 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I have a collection of OBBM leads, but I'm also gonna put it out there for Planet Waves. Great quality and a lifetime guarantee. Just before midnight on Thursday I contacted them through their US website as my three year old Custom series 20' cable had gone crackly at the angled plug end. They replied at 2 minutes past midnight, asking me for the batch number and whether it had compression springs or a switched jack.. A brand new cable arrived this morning... Absolutely STUNNING customer service!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Spencer Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Looks like I'll be investing in some OBBM's then! Haven't seen such a glowing response to one product in a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yep, OBBM. Quality products, great service, and at prices cheaper than what you`d pay in a music shop for someing only 1/3 as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I have tried a few makes of leads and currently I like the planet waves products. My next items on my list to try out is some of OBBM's items as I have heard nothing but GREAT comments about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I think everyone will agree Planet Waves are the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddythespark Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 OBBM!!! Emailed sat, paid Sunday, arrived Tuesday. Top draw service and quality product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 [quote name='Muddythespark' timestamp='1332356940' post='1587298'] OBBM!!! Emailed sat, paid Sunday, arrived Tuesday. Top draw service and quality product. [/quote] Pretty much the same here. Top class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I use Whirlwind cables. Very high quality, durable, and a lifetime warranty! Very expensive though. If I was a member of BC a few years back I'd have probably gone with OBBM's cables aswell on the strength of all the glowing reviews by everyone else here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwood662 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 After playing with the same cables for about 10 years i finally upgraded and picked up some new ODDM cables before rehearsals this week. Was using my new p bass for the first couple of numbers but when I plugged the jazz in again expecting it to sound weak in the mix as it usually does I was amazed by the difference! Loads more clarity and punch, so impressive it's put me off the idea of upgrading the pups for now. Forget pedals and new basses, if you want better tone dave's cables should be first one your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I've just ordered a couple of Dave's Speakon cables after seeing this thread - thanks for the heads-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='tredders' timestamp='1332498902' post='1589080'] I've just ordered a couple of Dave's Speakon cables after seeing this thread - thanks for the heads-up. [/quote] Brilliant service! As above, I ordered a couple of speakon cables yesterday, and the postie delivered them an hour ago... They're great quality (absolutely no difference in either build or sound quality to my ears when compared to a stupidly expensive Phil Jones speakon cable I already had), and were £14 each. I know where I'll be going for cables in the future then... Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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