Superheavy Duty Cables

BellBottomBlues · #1 04-15-2007, 07:45 PM

Hey all.

Usually I use monster cables, or those old fashioned coil-y ones.

However I recently sat in with a band and the bassist gave me his cable to use for the set. It was a super heavy duty cable with a metal dealie around the plug. It was an angled jack if that helps.

I really like them and I want to get them, alas, I forgot to ask their bass player what they were.

Any opinions on what it might be or what I'm looking for?

TrooperFarva · #2 04-15-2007, 08:42 PM

You might have better luck if you describe the 'metal dealie' that was on the cable.

Was it the Planet Waves cable?

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BellBottomBlues · #3 04-16-2007, 12:55 PM

no it wasn't :-(

The 'metal dealie" looked like a big cylinder another metal piece running along for maybe 1/2 an inch down the cable.

The cylinder was probably around 3/4 of an inch thick.

On one of its flat sides it had the plug.

I didn't see the other end of it as it hooked up to the amplifier which happened to be far away.

**ExaltBass** · #4 04-16-2007, 01:30 PM

Is it like these? (Neutrik NP2RCBAG - also available in Nickel finish and TRS) I build these with Canare 4 conductor shielded cable - shield grounded on amp side only - available in lots of colors.

You can use heavier cable, but this stuff is flexible, holds up very well and is very well shielded. I also use WBT silver solder. The straight plug is Neutrik NP2C-BAG. I buy all my components from Martin at Full Compass Audio in Wisconsin.

Nighttrain1127 · #5 04-16-2007, 02:05 PM

The dealie was most likely just a strain relief. Like a coiled spring or something?

BellBottomBlues · #6 04-16-2007, 05:11 PM

exaltbass got it right (or close enough to it)

as a reward, he may have my children.

anyone know of ready made cables like that?

A9X · #7 04-16-2007, 05:48 PM

Just get Bayou cables or someone similar to make them for you. Not expensive.

WJGreer · #8 04-16-2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A9X

Just get Bayou cables or someone similar to make them for you. Not expensive.

Yeah, Bayou cables is the hook-up. He makes the cables in the color you want, at the length you want, and with your choice of terminators - including metal dealies. The quality of his cables is at or beyond Monster or Planet Waves at half to 2/3 the price.

www.bayoucables.com

**ExaltBass** · #9 04-16-2007, 06:12 PM

I have also been making custom cables for many bands & musicians (over 200 last year) in my sleepless nights since the late 70s. Instrument - Mic - patch bay - whips - headphone extension - stereo - speaker etc. etc. etc. If anyone is interested - PM me. I will put my cables up against the biggies too (and yes, I have some to compare with)

BTW - This is NOT a business with me! I make cables for my friends - and I feel TB'ers qualify. I have really enjoyed visiting here! Making cables is my stress therapy - headphones on...great tunes...and doing something creative & constructive.

Here's your cable BBB!

BellBottomBlues · #10 04-21-2007, 10:33 AM

hurray! I <3 you. If its as fantastic as it looks, you'll have youre own little business with me :-D