cables with lifetime replacement/warranty?

[hachi kid]

hey guys. I'm curious about any cable manufacturers that have a replacement warranty like Monster cables. I've heard some rumors about monster cables being slightly larger in diameter than standard cables so it ruins the input jacks, and they're just ridiculously expensive, too.....attached to GC, and all that stuff. bu yea, I'm curious if there's any alternatives to Monster that have a warranty like Monster cables.

[mmbongo]

Planet Waves. Much better cables than Monster, and their 'Silent' cables are a must if you have an active bass.

Funny thing is, even though they have a lifetime warranty, you'll probably never need it.

I never understood how Monster can pretty much admit that the cable will break, yet people still buy them?

[wshines1892]

My coiled Vox cabel has one, as I believe most Vox cables do. It's been going strong for 3 years now, never needed to be replaced.

[hachi kid]

with planet waves cables, would I be able to walk into a store and hand them a broken cable and get a working replacement? I'm sort of looking for that.

[wshines1892]

I know that's how we do it where I work. So long as we have it in stock of course, but that's even an issue with Monster.

[DiabolicLow B]

Yes, with Planet Waves they will give you a replacement on the spot, however I have just recently found out that it only applies to each cable one time, still pretty good if you ask me, great cables too.

[StyleOverShow]

More hassle than its worth to keep receipts and locate a music store willing to participate. You'll end up sending cables through the US mail.

Monsters are good cables, but the heads are a little too large and ultimately bend up the innards of the input jack.

Most good cables last, particularly if you are careful with them....but in the end, they all wear out.

Cheaper cables aren't usually worth it, as they break too easily.

[pacojas]

I just don't get the Monster hate! I have cables from them that are 10yrs old and they are still in service, structurally sound, and my jacks are fine.

Perhaps high-grade jacks are required. I'm sure the ego-maniacs at Monster test their products with military grade equipment. Infact, I only have to replace a Monster cable when I lose a Monster cable, KOW!
YMMV

Ps: buy 'em on sale or used, FTW!

[SirRolfe]

Livewire from Guitar Center has a lifetime warranty if I recall correctly.

[bongomania]

Originally Posted by SirRolfe

Livewire from Guitar Center has a lifetime warranty if I recall correctly.

...And the Livewire "Elite" is a better-built cable than any similarly-priced Monster or Planet Waves.

[mmbongo]

Originally Posted by hachi kid

with planet waves cables, would I be able to walk into a store and hand them a broken cable and get a working replacement? I'm sort of looking for that.

I believe you now have to mail Monster cables in, you can't swap at the store anymore. That's what I read, anyway. I'd just buy a better cable in the first place

[Floyd Eye]

Planet Waves cables are better than Monster?

Riiight. I own no Monsters nor do I plan on buying any, but that is just funny right there.

They do have a warranty though.

I use Mogami Gold.

[spaz21387]

mogami gold... enough said.

[evilt70]

Dimarzio cables are lifetime. Have one that just quit after thirteen years (I put it through hell and back). You have to send them in though.

[darkstorm]

Livewire elite, and Mogami upper end cables , both have lifetime warranties.

[guy n. cognito]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

I believe you now have to mail Monster cables in, you can't swap at the store anymore. That's what I read, anyway. I'd just buy a better cable in the first place

Nope. Walk in. No receipt. No questions asked. Just did it 30 days ago.

Don't believe everything you read.

[guy n. cognito]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

I never understood how Monster can pretty much admit that the cable will break, yet people still buy them?

All cables break.

[HolmeBass]

I have had more problems with Planet Waves than w/ Monsters. I have only ever had one problem due to the Monster's larger barrel diameter, and that "solved itself" after a few uses. I will say I was wondering about PW's return policy on this forum, in another thread, and their rep PM'ed me and told me to send my PW cable in for a replacement. I haven't taken the time to ship it in yet, but that's on me. Now for the Monsters- I just drop into GC and they hand me a new one off the wall, no receipt needed. You cannot go wrong with Mogami or George L's, either.

[Martin89]

I am liking my livewire elite, Neutrik connectors too.

[Jefenator]

IMHO the whole lifetime replacement thing is just a marketing gimmick, designed to instill extra confidence in gear that may or may not (IME) be worthy. And you will always pay a premium for that extra feeling of security.

IMHO it's nonsense. Nothing lasts forever. If a cord lasts me 20+ years, I'll be happy to buy a new one. On the other hand, when a cord fails within a year, I don't care how easy it is to exchange - it's going in the trash. (Life is too short for unreliable cables.)

I used to like to deal with Bayou Audio Cables, where all my money went to good components & competent assembly. I trust that stuff more than anything and it cost less. (And what do you know - Butch just announced he's making cables again! )

But, when I'm in a pinch at GC, the Mogami and LiveWire Elite stuff does seem like it will hold up.