Patch Cables

[bassplayertom77]

Between MXR and Hosa, what patch cables do you prefer and why?

 

[Nighttrain1127]

HOSA cables tend to be a major tone suck. Have never used MXR but have had very good luck with EBS Flat cables no failures yet ( a couple years).

 

[fourstringdrums]

I love the EBS flat.

 

[bassbrad]

I use HOSA cables a lot in my studio but for effects they are not optimal. MXR is okay if that is your only choice but there many in the same price point as well as more affordable options. I tend to do diligent shopping on amazon.

 

[MatBassMelb]

I use EBS Flat on my pedalboard.

I had to strip a couple for a mod. The quality within is magnificent. Worth every cent.

 

[bassplayertom77]

I use EBS Flat on my pedalboard.

I had to strip a couple for a mod. The quality within is magnificent. Worth every cent.

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That is beautiful.

 

[WG Plum]

I love the EBS flat.

Yep, EBS golds for me. I've had one go bad in years of use, and I do a fair bit of pedal swapping/configuring.

 

[MAFbass1992]

Buy custom made cables from your favorite pedalboard builder... All those cables wrapped in plastic will eventually break and will not be repairable in the future. Get a cable with good plugs that you can resolder if it stops working.

 

[KenD]

Suggest you take a look at these. Top quality cables with top quality connectors. Good prices. No affiliation.

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[Hasty]

Buy custom made cables from your favorite pedalboard builder... All those cables wrapped in plastic will eventually break and will not be repairable in the future. Get a cable with good plugs that you can resolder if it stops working.

I've built my own cables, bought regular cables, and used EBS flat cables. Out of all the cables I've used I like the EBS cables best. Small, cost effective, and they seem to be a little hardier than custom cables. I still have some custom cables I've soldered up myself for longer runs and they're pretty good but there's no real cost savings for standard length when I compare them to the EBS cables.

 

[Zbysek]

Ebs

 

[TheMaynorD]

I build my own out of canare/mogami/ van damme cable and some Squareplug connectors. Never had one go bad. George Ls are also very good, albeit pricy for a bigger board.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

Between MXR and Hosa, what patch cables do you prefer and why?

I like the ernie ball flat ribbons. But, that's me

 

[smogg]

I use EBS & Warwick flat patch cables. No complaints about either brand.

 

[Maxi Funkl]

Ernie Ball flats and when i needed a longer cable world best cables on Amazon great prices for Gotham, Lava, Eminence, & Mogami among others.

 

[Katoosie]

EBS all the way.
Represent!

 

[Wild_Bill_57]

I’m a fan of roll your own with Canare, Belden, or Magomi Cable and Neutrik connectors. If it’s a built cable Intex Cables are damn nice.

 

[FronTowardEnemy]

I like to make my own with mogami cable and SP500 right angle plugs.

YMMV

 

[MultiScaleMale]

I'm a fan of Flat Patch Cables & Guitar Pedalboard Online Shop | TourGear Designs

 

[triviani]

EBS flat are great