Cables for Amps

[tch90]

I've just become a proud owner of a Markbass/ aguilar stack. However, I've heard that you shouldn't just run any instrument cable from the head to the cab. I was wondering what kind of cable I should use and there's any recommended brands.

[PaulNYC]

I am pretty sure this has been answered numerous times.

[PaulNYC]

In the sticky: INSTRUMENT CABLE FOR A SPEAKER

[Atomik Rooster]

Originally Posted by tch90

I've just become a proud owner of a Markbass/ aguilar stack. However, I've heard that you shouldn't just run any instrument cable from the head to the cab. I was wondering what kind of cable I should use and there's any recommended brands.

Use speaker cable, not instrument cable. Thicker the better, 16 gauge should get it done.

[tch90]

thanks. i've been trying to find the thread. search engine isn't always perfect you know

[BurningSkies]

Originally Posted by tch90

thanks. i've been trying to find the thread. search engine isn't always perfect you know

tch90, not only should you use speaker cables (yep, they're different from instrument cables in construction and materials), but you should consider the connectors. Your Markbass amp comes with either speakon or speakon-1/4" combo jack(s). Speakons are a better connector than the old fashioned 1/4" jacks...they lock in place, they have less chance of shorting or arcing in cases of high wattage usage and once you start using them, you'll never mistake an instrument cable from a speaker cable.