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Old 02-23-2007, 05:58 PM
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Will types of cable have an effect on the sound?
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negligible unless you're talking about using a speaker cable as an instrument cable or something. speaker cables are more susceptible to noise since they're not shielded. other than that, i've never noticed any tonal difference in any cable plugged into any bass.
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Old 03-20-2007, 11:18 PM
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negligible unless you're talking about using a speaker cable as an instrument cable or something. speaker cables are more susceptible to noise since they're not shielded. other than that, i've never noticed any tonal difference in any cable plugged into any bass.

Yes, a good cable is a must. You get what you pay for.

Thank of it this way. You are driving down the highway, you can go left or right. If you go left, you will end up in a "parking lot" as traffic has bottle-necked due to a merge from 4 to 1 lane. If you go right, traffic is wide open and clear the rest of the way to your destination.

A cheap cable is like taking that "left": The current/signal has one destination that leads to that bottle-neck.

A great cable is like taking that "right": The current/signal has a clear wide open path to ultimate clarity.

Once your ear begins to appreciating top-notch gear (i.e. in this case, the right bass and amplification), you will be able to appreciate the better quality cable in a heart beat! For the money, I would recommend Monster Bass (Prolink Cable).
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Yes, a good cable is a must. You get what you pay for.

Thank of it this way. You are driving down the highway, you can go left or right. If you go left, you will end up in a "parking lot" as traffic has bottle-necked due to a merge from 4 to 1 lane. If you go right, traffic is wide open and clear the rest of the way to your destination.

A cheap cable is like taking that "left": The current/signal has one destination that leads to that bottle-neck.

A great cable is like taking that "right": The current/signal has a clear wide open path to ultimate clarity.

Once your ear begins to appreciating top-notch gear (i.e. in this case, the right bass and amplification), you will be able to appreciate the better quality cable in a heart beat! For the money, I would recommend Monster Bass (Prolink Cable).
Tim, I currently use Monster cable for my bass and I utilize a speakon cable for my cabs, what brand do you recommend or actually use
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Old 03-21-2007, 08:33 AM
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Tim, I currently use Monster cable for my bass and I utilize a speakon cable for my cabs, what brand do you recommend or actually use


Albert, I use the Monster Bass (Prolink Cables). Hard to beat for the money.
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Old 03-21-2007, 09:55 AM
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Albert, I use the Monster Bass (Prolink Cables). Hard to beat for the money.
Be careful with those expensive cables like Monster. Most of them kill the side mounted jacks we use.

We use only the George Ls cables now.
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I have been playing Smith basses for some time now, I alway`s used Monster cables until ken brought it to my attention after a few jack replacements that it was the cables I was useing.Since useing George l cables I have had no problems at all, I ordered right from George l, well worth the price you pay!! I use 225 vintage cable, ordered right angle and i am very pleased....... paul
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I use KLOTZ GY107 LaGrande with new Neutricks...I never was cabel freak, but guitar player I play with opened my eyes. My bass pot on EQ was on 14h now is on 12h!...more dynamic, more bass, better highs, fater tone...somebody say Klotz is better than monster cables. One more thing can also changed sound, cable has to be 5-6m long, not shorter, maybe gold neutriks also helps...I'm happy with my 3m cable too, but longer cable has fater sound...interesting isn't it? W.
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