Cable recommendations.

[AlexDelores]

Apologies if this is something that has already been covered on multiple threads (but hasn’t most stuff?)

 

But, I’m looking for 1/4” cable recommendations, AND XLR recommendations, preferably a company that offers some warranty on the products.

 

We’ve been smashing through Fender guitar leads over the past 12 months and we’ve been having a few issues with XLR’s and I realise it’s probably because we just replace cheap rubbish with more cheap rubbish. 

 

So, I need to upgrade our cables. 

 

Any recommendations appreciated.

 

TIA,

Alex 

[itu]

Calling @Chienmortbb.

 

Basics: any fender, toss it. Use quality silicone cable (Sommer, Cordial...) and Neutrik plugs and XLRs. 

[tauzero]

I've had excellent cables from custom-lynx on Ebay. kenable_ltd on Ebay also do a wide range of cables at assorted quality levels - I've always gone for the higher quality ones and not been disappointed, and it's where I get my phono and 3.5mm jack leads. I also make my own (Van Damme cable and Neutrik/Rean connectors).

[spyder]

I can also highly recommend Custom-Lynx on eBay or if you are feeling particularly indulgent I would go for my favourite cable brand..... Vovox. 

 

https://www.thomann.de/gb/vovox_sonorus_protect_a350_kliwikl.htm

 

 

[stevie]

John's @Chienmortbbcables are impeccably assembled in the UK using Neutrik plugs (no Chinese ripoffs or imitations) and high-quality cable. A guitar cable is such a critical component, it's worth buying the best. 

[three]

I've had very good results with Designacable, and especially these:

 

https://www.designacable.com/mogami-ultimate-3368-guitar-cable-all-neutrik-1-4-mono-jack-types-low-capacitance.html

 

Not a cheap option, but flexible, very well constructed and apparently robust.  

 

Vovox look excellent, though if venturing into that kind of territory, Evidence Audio also offer an exceptional range.  The Lyric HG is very stiff and I wouldn't recommend it for general live use (though superb for recording).  The Forte is a heavy cable, but perfectly flexible and again, characterised by exceptional build quality and robustness.

 

Lots of good advice in the posts above too.

[Owen]

Many of my Neutrik/decent cable leads are older than this millennium. There is little point in using anything cheaper. Of course, there are other equally good options, but decent quality costs. But it is always cheaper in the long run. 

 

One question, how are you winding/storing yours?

[Rosie C]

8 minutes ago, Owen said:

... decent quality costs. But it is always cheaper in the long run. 

Sam Vimes Boots theory!