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I just purchased snap jack cable. I must admit - why did not anyone think of this before. I not sure if this cable degrades the signal from my smith bass - they sound normal to me.
The primary benefit - when you change the cable, or something/someone steps on your cable - you do not get that buzz.
I am concerned if the weight of the cable end is too much for a smith bass. I will keep everyone posted.
I am not an endorse - just a customer. I got this cable specifically for my Ken Smith basses; my wooden women.