MOTM

> First, what kind of cable does one want for a modular?  Ya gotcher
> "guitar cables" that are basically coax cables - a single conductor 
> with a metal braided shield that is soldered to the sleeve of the 
> connectors.

Yep. That's what you want.

> I've also seen two conductor, shileded cable, like Belden 8412 for
> example. I know people have used this type of cable and I can only 
> assume its because they are better (since they are more $). 

Nope. These are for balanced signals like mic cables.

Moe