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02/09/2006 3:54 pm
I run my cord through my strap and just noticed that the cord slips and slides free and it is pulling on my output jack. I have no idea how I never noticed this before. (Schaller strap locks) It's been doing it for a little while now because I noticed the end of the cord bent at 90.
Anyway, I don't want to ruin my cord or the output jack so, any of you had this problem / what did you do to fix it?
I've thought about wrapping something around the cord so it won't fit back through the strap but, I don't know how appealing that would look.
Any idea's?
Thanks,
Mike
02/09/2006 6:21 pm
you could always just get a lead with a 90 degree angle such as this one
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Monster-Cable-Monster-Rock-14-Straight-Angled-Instrument-Cable-?sku=331652
i think that would be the best for you or i think you can get a lock for the lead that you put on your input jack.
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02/09/2006 6:31 pm
what DL said man. Thats the type of cord you need.
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02/09/2006 7:30 pm
you could always just get a lead with a 90 degree angle such as this one
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Monster-Cable-Monster-Rock-14-Straight-Angled-Instrument-Cable-?sku=331652
i think that would be the best for you or i think you can get a lock for the lead that you put on your input jack.
That happened to me with my Agile LP when I first got it. I had the straight plugs and kept tripping on it when I went ot close my blinds. It lossened the jack. I had to replace the jack because it wouldn't stay tight anymore. The 90 degree plug helped out a lot (as well as hiding the cable when I'm done so I don't trip! :oops:
02/09/2006 7:42 pm
I run my cord through my strap, but I put a big loop of extra cable just in case I step on it by accident. It never tugs at the cable jack or guitar input jack. I also run my cable one loop around the handle on my amp so that it never pulls on the input jack there either.
On my PA speakers I always run the cables one loop around the speaker handle as well.
The cable jack and the input jacks are the weak spots. You just want to make sure you always pull on the cable itself and never the jacks.
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Topic starter
02/09/2006 8:11 pm
Thanks everyone. :)
The guitar is a Schecter C-1 Classic, the output jack is at the butt of the guitar so, a 90 would make for less strain on the output jack however, it would still be putting strain on it.
Wes, I do put alot of slack in it but, when I move (and I do like to move :) ), the floor eats it all back up again. The strap locks take the strap too far away from the guitar. That's the problem.
Edited: Cause I'm an idiot!
02/09/2006 8:33 pm
Mike
I always use cords that are longer than I need so that I have plenty of slack. I stand right in front of my pedalboard, but I use a 20' cable. Sometimes I like to walk around, this gives me plenty of room to spare. Having the loop of cable also insures the jack does not move around at the guitar making noise. I never have a problem with this.
When it comes down to it, you just have to be careful. Wrapping the cord around the amp handle guarantees I don't pull on the amp's input jack, but I could easily pull the amp over if I was not careful. So I try to always remember that I can't just walk anywhere I want. I have never pulled my amp over, but I have given it a tug a time or two.
You could always invest in a cordless system. But even they are not perfect. I have seen numerous players drop the little pack that attaches to your belt or back pocket. :D
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05/09/2006 11:32 am
wireless man go wireles... i hate a tangle of cords. I have to go form guitar to pedal board and pedal board to amp.......i still use 2 20' cables but i incoporate my wirelss and put the pack in my back pocket and I can walk up to 500'
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05/09/2006 12:23 pm
Yeah, I guess a wireless system is the best bet then.
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05/09/2006 2:21 pm
Wes I've used an 18'foot cable and it really diminishes my sound how do you avoid that?
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05/09/2006 7:08 pm
Definitely get a longer cable. At one point I bought a 14' cable for my practice room and it would slide around the floor when I walked around. So I replaced it with an 18' cable and it's perfect.
A few months back I bought a wireless and found it to be fabulous for walking around at band practice or at gigs. Still, I hang out behind my multieffects board 95% of the time. Silly when I have the wireless...
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05/09/2006 10:42 pm
What sort of wireless units are the best, and how much $ do they go for?
Sounds interesting, as i'm always tripping over my cables.
05/09/2006 11:03 pm
Wes I've used an 18'foot cable and it really diminishes my sound how do you avoid that?
art&lutherie,
I really don't experience that myself. But I have never been one of those super tone freaks that hear the most subtle differences in tone anyway (not saying you are). If I don't like the way something sounds I just turn knobs until I like it. And most of the playing I do is at very high volume anyway, it is hard to say anything is diminished. :D
I have thought of wireless. If you are on a budget, go with Nady. They were the first to come out with wireless and have a good reputation in this area.
It would be nice to be able to walk around. I know a popular Blues player who walks around in the crowd while he solos, sometimes he will walk right out of the club. Makes for a great show.
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05/09/2006 11:13 pm
Yeah i've seen Buddy Guy do that to and when he was walking around his wireless unit kept cutting in and out, so the rhythm guitar player had to take over. Then some girl walked right in to his guitar and about knocked herself out. It was pretty funny!!!