Instrument cable preference

[Skullheadrac]

Judt curious, which style instrument cable to you all prefer out there in regards to straight end vs right angle ends?
If you like the style with both ends, which end do you plug into your bass?
Also, where is the input in your bass and how does that impact your preference?

 

[JTE]

Well, none of my bass have inputs. But I plug the cords into the output jack because the signal flows out of the bass into the next step of the signal chain...

I use all variations, two straight, straight/right angle, and dual right angle. Basses have top mounted, rim mounted, and one with a Strat-style angled jack plate. Except for the Strat-style I've used either style plug o the bass. Generally use RA on stage because when I loop the cable between the strap and body at the tail strap button, it requires less cable.

 

[JimmyM]

Whatever's on sale when I need them, usually preferring straight plugs on both ends except for pedal jumpers, and then I use right angle.

 

[forrestlaw]

I like the D'Addario American Stage cables. They aren't the cheapest ones to be had, but they are quality and an overall good value. If I'm feeling spendy, if I have a gift certificate, or if they are on sale then I like the Mogami Gold cables. That being said, I buy cables so infrequently as they've almost never failed on me. The one time one of my D'Addario cables failed they sent me a brand new replacement, though.

Right angle is usually what I get for the end that plugs into the bass and for pedal patch cables, but straight for everything else.

 

[SoCal80s]

I like right angle plugs for all basses, unless there is a strat-style plug. I am always worried when I set down a bass with a straight plug about the stress that might be placed on the jack if any weight is placed on it, or if something bumps into it.

 

[2saddleslab]

I prefer both right angle & straight ends on my cables for more versatility.

 

[Bob_Ross]

After decades of thinking I didn't really have a preference, some time in the past ~18 months I finally conceded that I prefer a right-angle plug coming out of my bass, so I went on a chopping-and-soldering spree and rebuilt all my cables to accommodate that preference. Biggest reason I think was because straight plugs coming out of basses with side-mount jacks tend to bang into stuff: my leg, my chair, the floor if it's on a hanging stand, etc. Also the right-angle plugs keep everything a bit tidier aesthetically with the cable running closer to the edge of the instrument.

 

[Petethebassman]

Right angle plug in the bass - I play P-Basses. Angled plugs on pedalboard patch cables to save space. For cable from bass to pedalboard and from board to amp I use Fender Custom Shop tweed cables, they're flexible, easy to coil and they don't get tangled easily. For patch cables I use EBS flat patch cables.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Well, none of my bass have inputs.

This!

 

[MaidenVT]

Someone sold me on Mogami years ago but they're so expensive and don't hear the difference.

 

[Ken R]

Right angle on one end, straight on the other, non braided.
Better yet, wireless, with a right angle jack plug.

YMMV

 

[bassdude51]

Straight on one end, 90 degree on the other end.

If playing a bass with the jack on top, right angle and straight in the amp. If playing a bass with a bottom jack, I turn the cable around, straight in the bass, right angle in the amp.

Thus the cable works for any kind of bass.

George Ls cables! Lowest capacitance. Best sound.

 

[JakobT]

Straight on one end, 90 degree on the other end.

If playing a bass with the jack on top, right angle and straight in the amp. If playing a bass with a bottom jack, I turn the cable around, straight in the bass, right angle in the amp.

Thus the cable works for any kind of bass.

George Ls cables! Lowest capacitance. Best sound.

I find it can be the input on the amp that dictates. Some amps won’t take an angled plug well, and I have an Aerodyne Jazz with a Strat Jack that needs a straight plug. So double straight plugs for me.

 

[andare]

I just got a Fender coily cable with an angle plug for my bass and a straight plug for the pedalboard. All my basses have the jack on the front so an angled plug is a must.

 

[Hundred proof]

One end straight, the other L and usually a VOX curly

 

[dirtychinchilla]

I would ideally like both ends to be right angles, but I really like these Fender cables as they have a lifetime warranty. They seem to come in both ends straight, or one end straight and one end right angled, so I go for the latter. I figure that if these ever break, they'll just be replaced by Fender (and have been), so worth spending a tiny bit extra to ensure I never have to replace cables from my pocket.

That said, I have about 5 of them for my effects loop etc.

 

[morrisonhendrix]

I would ideally like both ends to be right angles, but I really like these Fender cables as they have a lifetime warranty. They seem to come in both ends straight, or one end straight and one end right angled, so I go for the latter. I figure that if these ever break, they'll just be replaced by Fender (and have been), so worth spending a tiny bit extra to ensure I never have to replace cables from my pocket.

That said, I have about 5 of them for my effects loop etc.

I'd like to have both ends right angle on some of my cables. I wish I could find some quality ones with right angles on both ends for a reasonable price.

 

[Leif Dering]

I just get the sturdiest pig hogs I can find. I think I have 8 or 9 20' cables and they've never had an issue.

 

[Danny C]

Mogami with right angle Neutrik silent connector. Been using them for years both studio and live. Never any issues. Cost a bit more and can’t say whether they sound better but I love them and the silent plug and unplug. I get them from Amazon.

 

[dirtychinchilla]

I'd like to have both ends right angle on some of my cables. I wish I could find some quality ones with right angles on both ends for a reasonable price.

Me too. But I feel like I can overlook that issue for the sake of never having to buy replacement cables.