i make all my cables, George L's & others, i mod them with a couple of different sizes of heat shrink tubing on the ends & a nylon sleeve that i use for abrasion resistance that i get at the local electronics store
as i said, have had ZERO failures
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Most Reliable Patch Cables
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i make all my cables, George L's & others, i mod them with a couple of different sizes of heat shrink tubing on the ends & a nylon sleeve that i use for abrasion resistance that i get at the local electronics store
as i said, have had ZERO failures
I order ALL of my cables from bayoucables.com. Butch does great work, uses canare cable, neutrick, G&H, and switchcraft connectors. A patch cable will run about $11. You can get them in several colors. I have some really cool orange ones now.
i havent yet found a reliable long patch cable. but my 6" hosa cables for connecting the pedals have worked incredibly well for the last 2 years. i have been gigging touring and they haven't failed ever none of the 6 i have 
I found these at electotronics.com and ordered 15 cables. The total was $31.05.
HOSA JUMPER CABLE 1/4" RT ANGLE TO SAME CFS-107 $2.07
The flat adaptors are going to save space and I won't have to worry about my solderless connections failing on me. I'll report back when I rewire my board.
HOSA JUMPER CABLE 1/4" RT ANGLE TO SAME CFS-107 $2.07
The flat adaptors are going to save space and I won't have to worry about my solderless connections failing on me. I'll report back when I rewire my board.
those look just like the cable i had die on my recently heh...coincidence i'm sure....
(Slightly OT post)
I've heard a number of people state they do not know how to solder, where to start, etc. Here are links that helped me:
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http://www.circuitrework.com/guides/7-1-1.shtml
For connectors I often use 60/40 because it's a little harder. For PCBs I always use 63/37 or a eutectic lead-free because it gets to temperature quicker (361F).
I've heard a number of people state they do not know how to solder, where to start, etc. Here are links that helped me:
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http://www.circuitrework.com/guides/7-1-1.shtml
For connectors I often use 60/40 because it's a little harder. For PCBs I always use 63/37 or a eutectic lead-free because it gets to temperature quicker (361F).
...absolutely!... Link Removed gets all my biz...Butch uses only top grade materials (& a large selection of them) to produce excellent product at a reasonable price...never had an inordinately long wait for delivery...prompt email replies...courteous & professional all the way 'round...can not go wrong...
Never had any issues with my George L's, perfectly reliable, wouldn't be without them. I plug them in and forget, which is exactly what you should be able to do with a patch lead.
I have a Mogami instrument and a Mogami TRS cable, like 'em both, got them new as gifts so they were free for me. Just ordered my first Canare/Bayou Audio cables...an hour ago!
You will love them.
