That magical "duh!" moment

NickInMesa · #1 07-14-2009, 10:41 PM

Here I am, taking my new amp head out of its box, plugging it the power outlet, bringing the cab, plugging a 1/4 inch cord in the back of said cab, and realizing the amp head only has Neutrik outputs.

And of course I do not own Neutrik cables.

And who will walk in GC holding an amp head he did not even buy there, because he has no clue what type of Neutrik cable to get?

(At the same time I will probably pick a rack bag with a 2U drawer.)

SpamBot · #2 07-14-2009, 10:43 PM

I assume you mean Speakon cables. Neutrik makes 1/4'' connectors too you know.

At any rate, Speakon is a standard thing, you don't need to lug an amp all the way to GC. Just bring the manual, it'll have enough info.

NickInMesa · #3 07-14-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SpamBot

I assume you mean Speakon cables. Neutrik makes 1/4'' connectors too you know.

At any rate, Speakon is a standard thing, you don't need to lug an amp all the way to GC. Just bring the manual, it'll have enough info.

Oh you made me read the manual and there it says ... Two 1/4" Speakon combination.

SpamBot · #4 07-14-2009, 10:52 PM

"1/4'' Speakon combination" makes it sound like a 1/4'' will fit too. Are you sure it doesn't?

Hector_G · #5 07-14-2009, 10:53 PM

NickInMesa · #6 07-14-2009, 11:10 PM

So, yes, I can confirm, it's a combo jack and a regular speaker cable works.

I am glad I made a total ass of myself, but that's cool, I'm used to it.

NickInMesa · #7 07-14-2009, 11:17 PM

By the way, sounds awesome. Band practice tomorrow

(drooling)

hbarcat · #8 07-14-2009, 11:40 PM

1) Doh!

2) Doh!

But hey, you provided us with a few laughs.

j/k. Glad you got that sorted out.

Sartori · #9 07-15-2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NickInMesa

So, yes, I can confirm, it's a combo jack and a regular speaker cable works.

I am glad I made a total ass of myself, but that's cool, I'm used to it.

You might feel stupid on TB, but you sure saved yourself a lot of trouble that way.

I actually usually read the manuals for things I buy. For precisely the reason that I'm lazy and they might contain info that will save me from having to do extra work.

Bruce Lindfield · #10 07-15-2009, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NickInMesa

Here I am, taking my new amp head out of its box, plugging it the power outlet, bringing the cab, plugging a 1/4 inch cord in the back of said cab, and realizing the amp head only has Neutrik outputs.

And of course I do not own Neutrik cables.

And who will walk in GC holding an amp head he did not even buy there, because he has no clue what type of Neutrik cable to get?

(At the same time I will probably pick a rack bag with a 2U drawer.)

I think this is actually a good feature as some people just use instrument cables which are not really suitable, especially for large amps and this forces you to use proper "speaker cables"!