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So, what patch cables should I get??

Best patch cable solution?

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Eric!

Eric!

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#1
I've finally got all the pedals I want and am more than happy. But I've been using poopy Hosa patches forever now. I blame them for this hiss I get. I'm looking around at these different ones (Mogami, George L, Lava DIY, Lava solderless..)..I just don't know if there's really a difference?
I don't really need 10' of cable, as I only rock the PT-mini. They appear to offer a lot [Invalid or Expired Link Removed].

Opinions? Kthxbye
 
#2
I voted "other" because I was thinking DIY. But if you just want to buy prefab, all the brands you mentioned are fine. I've been using George L's for many years and they're great, but those Lava solderless cables look better actually--more rugged, with tighter fit between cable and plug. That said, I tear apart and rearrange my pedalboard all the time, so lately I mostly use soldered (traditional) cables, since the solderless ones come unscrewed if you futz with them too much. I make mine from Canare and Belden brand bulk cable, and G&H nickel plugs.
 
#5
I voted Lava. They're small, easy to assemble and if you tighten the plug with a pair of pliers, it won't unscrew so easily.

But if you rearrange often, standard soldered cables are the way to go. Rearranging often, also kinda defeats the purpose of custom lenght cables in my mind.
 
#10
I think you should go for one of those Planet Waves cable kits. I've used one, and it's awesome. It is some of the quietest cable going out there. But tha's just my opinion. Like gnasher1993 said " Go forth and search!!!!!":D
 
#11
TheFantod said:
Another vote for DIY.

Get some Mogami or Canare cable and some switchcraft jacks. If you've never soldered anything before, this is a great way to learn.

Custom cut to the length you need, solder, and voila. Do them yourself correctly, and they won't fail, ever.
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This. I went with the DIY stuff from Pro Cables out of Detroit, mainly because I saw a good friend on the front page and their email correspondence was good. Everything worked out great. Pricewise, I easily got three times the amount of materials that I would've had I gone with a solderless system.

But ultimately, it's your call. The solderless ones have a good rep, and only you can determine what the time savings (soldering cables vs. the alternative) is worth.
 
#12
TheFantod said:
Another vote for DIY.

Get some Mogami or Canare cable and some switchcraft jacks. If you've never soldered anything before, this is a great way to learn.

Custom cut to the length you need, solder, and voila. Do them yourself correctly, and they won't fail, ever.
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Exactly what I was gonna say, G&H are good jacks to.
 
#13
I voted GL. I've been using them for years and they've yet to fail me. I wouldn't mind the additional peace of mind of the soldered cables, but the plugs take up too much space. The GL right angle plugs are nice and small and enable me to keep my pedals closer together for a tighter fit on the board.

I looked at the Switchcraft 228 plugs (the ultra-flat, kinda wide, right angle plugs) but they're a bit too wide and too long for those spots where the plugs are close together, such as my effect loop box. Plus, I route my cables under the surface of the board and the GL cables are nice because the cable can go straight out of the plug and down through the surface of the board.
 
#14
One Bad Monkey said:
This. I went with the DIY stuff from Pro Cables out of Detroit, mainly because I saw a good friend on the front page and their email correspondence was good. Everything worked out great. Pricewise, I easily got three times the amount of materials that I would've had I gone with a solderless system.

But ultimately, it's your call. The solderless ones have a good rep, and only you can determine what the time savings (soldering cables vs. the alternative) is worth.
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I went with Pro Cables, they seem like a pretty great deal :D
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#18
Ebennetts said:
I went with Pro Cables, they seem like a pretty great deal :D
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While I still prefer George L's for my pedalboard, I do use ProCables&Sound cables for my other connections. Great, consistent quality & best communication and fulfillment than any other company I've dealt with! If I were going to go with soldered pedalboard leads- I'd definitely consider these!
 

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