Instrument Cables

About the Instrument Cables range

Start with the cable length, then check the plugs at both ends. A 3 m cable suits many home, rehearsal and small-stage setups, while 6 m provides more room to move. Straight plugs work with many instruments and amplifiers. A right-angle plug can fit some recessed guitar outputs or help reduce cable strain. Standard guitar leads normally use 6.35 mm TS plugs for mono, unbalanced signals. Shielding, flexible construction, strain relief and connector quality also matter, particularly when the cable is moved regularly or used near lighting and power equipment.

Instrument cables are not speaker cables. Use an instrument lead between a guitar, bass, keyboard or pedal and an appropriate input, but use a speaker cable between an amplifier output and a passive speaker. Check whether your equipment needs a 6.35 mm mono plug, an XLR connection or a 3.5 mm lockable mini jack before ordering. The range is organised under Guitar Cables and includes standard straight-to-straight, straight-to-right-angle, dual 1/4-inch and 1/4-inch-to-XLR options. Avoid choosing by plug size alone, as identical-looking connectors can carry different signal types.

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