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We once did a a/b test between a Spectraflex Fatso and an Evidence Lyric HG. While there was a slight difference, I wouldn't say either one was better than the other. And the Fatso is like 1/3 of the price. And most of all, my Spectraflex cables have been more durable than the Evidence ones I have.

Seems like u got a nice price buying used, but I think that it's bullshit as far the rep saying he hears the difference. As long as you have a decent quality cable you should be alright but no need to spend $1000 on a few guitar cables. many of us play mostly overdriven guitars anyway. can u imagine the profits these guys are bringing in??

Jp77 wrote:no need to spend $1000 on a few guitar cables.

Reading comprehension, y u no use it?

Man, I think you're going off the deep end a little but hey, looks like you have some well-made cables to use now...I'd use them for recording too.


I really don't think cables are gonna make a difference in what you pointed out in the clip, though. Honestly it sounds clear as a bell, like REALLY nice. I think you're needlessly making yourself crazy because there is plenty of note definiton, lol.

Let's check with the Tone King on this subject

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJO6l-kHxEE

This vid is more simple/straight to the point.

Minimal difference heard.
Under gain, would be hard pressed to hear any difference at all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMfp73Z_sNk


A little more gain here

(I am hearing some slight differences here at the 1:40 mark on the bridge pickup)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddd6bXblCb4

Cable capacitance works with your guitar and amp to make a low-pass filter. So some cables can darken the tone a pinch. Not into that? Try a shorter cable or place a $.02 pf cap in series with the cable.

Mesa/Kramer wrote:This vid is more simple/straight to the point.

Minimal difference heard.
Under gain, would be hard pressed to hear any difference at all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMfp73Z_sNk


A little more gain here

(I am hearing some slight differences here at the 1:40 mark on the bridge pickup)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddd6bXblCb4

Thanks for the vid. Put some headphones on. It pretty much proves there are pretty big differences in cables. I liked the elixir.

nakedzen wrote:We once did a a/b test between a Spectraflex Fatso and an Evidence Lyric HG. While there was a slight difference, I wouldn't say either one was better than the other. And the Fatso is like 1/3 of the price. And most of all, my Spectraflex cables have been more durable than the Evidence ones I have.

Man, I've had the same spectraflex cables since about 1999, and they still work flawlessly. They're fairly beat up and dirty, but I've never had an issue with any of them whatsoever.

I bought a Spetraflex in 1998 and just broke one of the ends soldering finally.. soldered it back and presto working perfectly

madrigal77 wrote:Mogami w/ Neutrik ends are good enough for me. Hell, even Planet Waves are just fine. I don't get why anyone would pay $100+ for a cable.

I just bought a mogami gold speaker cable. I'll do some A/B testing with that too vs my mystery brand with Neutrik ends.

elder_things wrote:Cable capacitance works with your guitar and amp to make a low-pass filter. So some cables can darken the tone a pinch...

This!

...in combination with the quality of the connectors determine a good cable. There *are* directional CABLES that have a floating ground on one end of the cable (as mentioned earlier), but not directional WIRE, which is pure snake oil.

Here's a great thread on this topic over at GearSlutz, which has some pretty heavy-hitters involved in the discussion:
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/geekslutz-forum/104736-directional-audio-cables.html