Just ordered a Jodavi Snap Jack cable

bassbmx · #1 04-22-2008, 06:39 PM

Saw it inn the latest BassPlayer and thought it looked like a great idea. I've done a search on here but found no info from anyone who owns one.

It was us$69 direct from their site for a 20foot cable with one straigh end and one 90 degree. I probably could've found it a little cheaper somewhere else but a lot of major mail order places won't ship to NZ.

So I'll post a review when it shows up. In the mean time, does anyone own one of these yet?

Joe

BartmanPDX · #2 04-22-2008, 06:55 PM

Not me, but count me as curious.

I'd really appreciate it if you would post your thoughts/review when you get it.

bassbmx · #3 04-23-2008, 06:30 PM

Will do. I emailed them to change my delivery address. I forgot to change the country from the US on the online order form. That was early yesterday.

Still no email back from them. A little frustrating.

bassbmx · #4 04-27-2008, 01:22 PM

An update on the situation.

I put the right address but the wrong country on the online order form so I promptly emailed them to tell them it would need changing.

No email from them for 5 days!!

I've just sent another email now so hopefully I get a reply soon.

Pretty average customer service from these guys, I think. I'll post here again if it turns up.

TrooperFarva · #5 04-27-2008, 08:30 PM

It's an interesting idea, from an engineering standpoint, but from a musician standpoint, I don't like it. I'd much rather have a long instrument cable, and loop it through my strap. That way, if I step on my own cable, I can feel it, and move. With the Snap Jack, by the time I feel it, my bass is already disconnected, and I have to scramble to grab the cable and put it back.

At least it just seems that way.

bassbmx · #6 04-28-2008, 06:44 PM

Update: I received an email from Jodavi and it's on its way to NZ

Farva, i understand what you mean. I think it's a very interesting idea but time will tell how practical it is. I figured I'd be the guinea pig on here cause as far as I know, no one else here has one yet.

Joe

bassbmx · #7 05-04-2008, 08:12 PM

Got it and it's brilliant. Sounds great, the way a high end cable should.

The magnets are surprisingly strong when pulled straight away from each other.

If I stepped on the cable it would still require a lot of force to break the connection; the amount that would most likely damage the cable or input jack on a regular cable.

So far I can see absolutely no reason not to like these cables. Of course I'll post if my opinion changes.

I would happily recommend a Snap Jack cable to anyone.

Joe