Bass cable

[physics]

I got several lengths of the LiveWire Elite instrument cables a couple of years ago from GC for my passive bass. They seem to be good quality and haven't given me any problems.

The interelectrode capacitance will form a low-pass filter, but I don't think that it's going to be significant at the frequencies we use. If you were going to use a long length cable for a guitar, you might notice some hf roll-off.

 

[Kirk Bryant]

1) buy only lifetime guarantee cables
They will fail
2) always buy multiples
They will get lost or stolen
The more common the name the easier they are to replace (find)
I own Monster Jazz
Planet Waves
Ibanez deluxe lifetime
Mogami Gold
The Mogami is my current fav.

 

[Element Zero]

My 2 Monster Bass cables have done me well for over 10 years. One stays at home and one stays in the case. Lots of gigs and playtime on both. Never problem.

 

[Jeff Elkins]

I don't know about the 90' with an Ibanez SR. They have a funky output jack, and a 90' may have trouble fitting into it. Then again, i am at work so i cant test this out on any of my Ibanez basses.

This depends--the "Strat style" angled, front-of-body jack isn't on all SR models. In fact, it's not even consistent on all basses in the same model. I own the SR905, and mine has the jack on the side--but I've played 905s with the strat jack on the front.

I agree with CaseyJ. I do not recommend a 90 degree plug for an Ibanez SR series bass. I have an SR505 and I always wonder if the 90 degree plug (all my cables have 90 degree plugs) is completely seated when I plug it into the front, angled jack on the SR505. Plus, it looks kind of stupid.

All things considered, though, it does seem a safe bet that the OP's SR800 is newer, and so has the front jack. (The older ones had side jacks)

My sr800 is a 1991 p/j

I have to kinda agree with the 90* end being a bit weird for mine, but sitting down it's a must. The output jack is in a really bad place. I have to put the bass in stands at a slight angle from vertical, too, and a 90* plug compounds this issue. Hopefully they've addressed that since mine was made.

Opposite of what they mean.
But you're right, some stands don't play well with the side jack on my SR905 when a cable is plugged in.

OP--safe to go with non-angled plugs. I'm a fan of Fender Custom Shop tweed cables like this one:

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15', but that's my preference. I don't move too far from my pedal board in performance. I go wireless for high-motion gigs.

 

[BassLover668]

Make your own custom.

 

[BadExample]

...and ....it must be gluten free, non-GMO with lots of soy protein.

But GMO cables are sweeter and available out of season.

 

[johnpbass]

The difference is probably that the Monster could stand straight up its so damn rigid and inflexible. I have the 12 footer, its a good cable but it doesn't flex...almost fights you if you try to flex it...
I did a ton of research and found the Lava Vintage Tweed to be the best all around, it always tested well and it is a quality build...I am a wireless guy on stage but I use the Lavas for practice and I really like them.

You're right about that bass40hz, the Monster cable is very thick and doesn't flex easily.
I'll have to check out those Lava cables.

 

[Steadfast]

But GMO cables are sweeter and available out of season.

I know--I got cheap Chinese cables---probably made from nuclear waste. But hey---my night vision is getting stronger....

 

[J-Bassomatic]

Are angels sometimes not right?

Yes, there are right angels and wrong angels

 

[Steadfast]

Yes, there are right angels and wrong angels

Don't forget the arch angels too.

 

[gregmon79]

I will never understand why someone would spend $250 on 10 ft cable but hey, just becasue I don't understand it doesn't mean it's not right.

I found two 25 ft Monster cables used on here like 5 years ago for $40 for the set I think it was. I like them and I feel they are good cables. My signal is strong and they've been rolled over and stomped on numerous times and they just keep on keepin on. Otherwise Just get a middle of the road cable online. I've had a Fender cable in my day and they worked well enough. I guess you never can tell becasue like some have already said, I've seen some guys use a 25 ft $10 live wire cable for years without fail and I've heard of guys who had expensive cables that failed and vice versa. But IMO, you really don't need to spend a lot on one.

 

[Drucifer]

Audio Cables Compared and Recommended

This is the best resource I've seen for cables, maybe TMI for you but I found it very helpful. I bought Spectraflex "Fatso Flex" cables and have been very happy. I also have some Fender Custom Shop and others and am happy with them too, but for me the Fatsos have the combination of features and value I like.

 

[roller]

I've never heard an audio cable color my bass tone more than Monster Cable's "especially made for bass guitar" cable.

When I did an A-B test with other cables, using the Monster Cable was like I had a blanket covering my amp... completing choking off the high-end.

Boo.

 

[TinIndian]

For what its worth, I have always used 20ft cables. I recently bought my first new cable in 20 years. A good one will last for a long time.

 

[Honch]

Mogami Platinum at 12 ft = 118 USD a pop. A steal... Evidence HG...

... just kiddin' ...

 

[BurningSkies]

Bob is right. Look for something in the $1,500 range and don't think twice.

From the number of likes on this post, obviously Talkbass all agrees. $1500 pricepoint cables are your best bet to get off the ground with your first bass and amp.

 

[Coolhandjjl]

Why? A dollop of ketchup fixes all that!

Sriracha

 

[LT131]

I recommend fatter cable for bass, thin cable for guitar.

 

[waveman]

Best cable you can get for the money:

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[Bob Lee (QSC)]

I've never heard an audio cable color my bass tone more than Monster Cable's "especially made for bass guitar" cable.

When I did an A-B test with other cables, using the Monster Cable was like I had a blanket covering my amp... completing choking off the high-end.

Boo.

That's an example of marketing a defect (way excessive shunt capacitance) as a feature.