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01-27-2011, 04:17 PM
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So I've been using an instrument cable to connect my head and cab for quite some time and it seems to work fine. I remember somewhere in the back of my head that this is not good? Can someone explain if there are sonic differences to using a speaker cable or if it will hurt my amp or cab? I feel like I should know this but I don't for some reason. Help! |
01-27-2011, 04:19 PM
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01-27-2011, 04:23 PM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | | the shield on an instrument cable is not thick enough to work as a speaker cable for all but the lowest wattage amps. i've done it in a pinch at low volumes, but with the higher wattages associated with many bass amps these days, it can overheat and catch on fire. highly NOT recommended.
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01-27-2011, 04:25 PM
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01-27-2011, 04:27 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nashville, TN | | | I've been running my vintage v-4 through an instrument cable for months now for five-six hours at a time on gigs. No problems, but I'd rather be safe than sorry! Guess I'll go out and pick up a speaker cable before my gig tomorrow! |
01-28-2011, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Avidus I've been running my vintage v-4 through an instrument cable for months now for five-six hours at a time on gigs. No problems, but I'd rather be safe than sorry! Guess I'll go out and pick up a speaker cable before my gig tomorrow! | A very wise choice!
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01-28-2011, 11:57 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Minnesota | | | I have made speaker cables out of just ordinary 14-16 guage electrical wire (think dept. store brown extension cords), just buy a couple 1/4" ends in choice of style .. any issues there ? |
01-28-2011, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tjh I have made speaker cables out of just ordinary 14-16 guage electrical wire (think dept. store brown extension cords), just buy a couple 1/4" ends in choice of style .. any issues there ? | Nope, you're fine there. Its the design of the cable for instrument cables that causes the problem. If you're using a high wattage amp I'd aim to 14 gauge cable though.
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01-28-2011, 12:00 PM
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Owner, MONOLITH Loudspeakers & Effects | | | | | the gauge at 14 is good, but i recommend using speaker wire.but if thats all you have then your fine
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01-28-2011, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MONOLITHLOUD the gauge at 14 is good, but i recommend using speaker wire.but if thats all you have then your fine | Two-conductor 14 gauge certainly qualifies as "speaker wire." |
01-28-2011, 04:20 PM
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01-28-2011, 04:23 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA | | | Just get a speaker cable. They're not that expensive. And they're also not as liable to catch on fire.
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01-28-2011, 04:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denton Texas | | | How are you getting 5-6 hour gigs? It seems almost backwards that you're asking this question and most of the people that answer don't play those kinds of gigs... just wondering | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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