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Re: [motm] patch cables advice

2000-11-08 by ixqy@aol.com

In a message dated 11/7/00 10:07:10 PM Central Standard Time, 
jwbarlow@... writes:

> And it's more fun to build that third cable than to build that thirty-third 
>  cable. My suggestion is to go Kovacky, but also buy some cable and some 
> plugs 
>  so you can make cables when you run out and are awaiting that second run 
of 
>  Kovacy cables (or your too lazy to get to Guitar Center to pick up those 
> Hosa 
>  cables).


 I've been buying "Horizon" cables from my local music store. They are 
relatively inexpensive, come with metal plugs and have not failed on me even 
in live situations ("hey roadie, look out for that.....DOH!").   

 I doubt if they are using Switchcraft plugs but they seem durable enough.  
Printed on the cable sheath is "low noise instrument cable" (whatever that 
means!).  They do come in different colors as well. 

 If I recall correctly, I paid around three-ish for each 3ft cable, around 
six dollars for the 20 footers.

 Andrew Sanchez

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