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Offline FatherO5

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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #20 on: April 20, 2009, 02:40:57 PM »
$59.00 for a 15 foot cable...really? I think I've paid ~$20 for (each) for the 2 cables I own and have had them forever.

Is the quality really that noticable? 60 bucks sure seems steep.
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #21 on: April 20, 2009, 04:16:38 PM »
Honestly, its noticeable. I think that my cables were $30-40 a piece.
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #22 on: April 20, 2009, 04:53:26 PM »
Man this has been discussed to no end on talkbass.com. Someone even did a study on high end monster cables vs wire hangers. Some swear by high end cables but other say its all hype. For me its more an issue of durability than audio quality. A well shielded sturdy cable is just less to worry about. I make my cables from i think pro co which is like $.90 a foot 90% shield and dayton plugs
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #23 on: April 20, 2009, 04:58:00 PM »
Apprentice, you've got me thinking. I'm going to have to check out your technique.
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #24 on: April 20, 2009, 10:19:17 PM »
Quote from: 6stringapprentice on April 20, 2009, 04:53:26 PM
Man this has been discussed to no end on talkbass.com. Someone even did a study on high end monster cables vs wire hangers. Some swear by high end cables but other say its all hype. For me its more an issue of durability than audio quality. A well shielded sturdy cable is just less to worry about. I make my cables from i think pro co which is like $.90 a foot 90% shield and dayton plugs

dude, next u gonna tell us you build the places you play at. geez, what DONT u make? lol. nah, u got the talent, why not use it. are we gonna see ur cable line coming in stores soon?
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #25 on: April 20, 2009, 11:23:13 PM »
I haven't tried the Monsters, but the Planet Waves are mediocre at best, despite their lifetime warranty (what do you use while you're waiting for them to send you a replacement?).

I am currently using a Peavey cable that seems to be pretty durable.
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #26 on: April 21, 2009, 09:40:50 AM »
Yall are scaring me because I use Monster Cable as well.  Haven't had any problems yet.  Now I'm going to be all apprehensive. 
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #27 on: April 21, 2009, 09:51:33 AM »
Quote from: BigFoot_BigThumb on April 21, 2009, 09:40:50 AM
Yall are scaring me because I use Monster Cable as well.  Haven't had any problems yet.  Now I'm going to be all apprehensive. 

If you have a barrel jack try using another type of cord after taking out your monster and let us know your observation.
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #28 on: April 21, 2009, 10:38:56 AM »
i dont have barrel jacks, but i havent had a problem with monster bass cables. i had mine for about 4 years before i took it in and got a replacement 2 weeks ago. that thing took abuse (like people knocking your bass off the stand while its plugged in and it falls directly on the jack, and i doubt any cable can take too much of that regardless of brand, which is why i keep people away from my stuff, especially the bad kids in the church. lol)

i got a guitar cable, because they didnt have the same size in the bass cable. when i leave my bass at church i use a cheap cable during the week because i dont bring my stuff (somebody stole my other monster cable that i left in the church) but the cheap cable didnt feel loose after using the monster cable.

50 bucks for that monster was kinda a lot, but those Dr. Souls are a bit of change. (cause im an honest guy, but the people that steal cables arent worried about prices. lol)
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #29 on: April 21, 2009, 12:34:29 PM »
Just to be clear, the issues were isolated to the MONSTER BASS cables only. I believe the standard instrument and speaker cables have no issues that I'm aware of. And again, many of the problems were to barrel jacks.
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #30 on: April 21, 2009, 04:30:51 PM »
Quote from: bradleymoorer on April 20, 2009, 11:38:48 AM
This thread explains so much!! No wonder my warwick working on it's third jack, wow! no more monster cable for me, that is all I buy. Thanks for the info! Peace!
             




wow same here with my ibanze two jacks while using monster cables less than 6months
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #31 on: April 21, 2009, 10:50:54 PM »
Quote from: FatherO5 on April 20, 2009, 02:40:57 PM
$59.00 for a 15 foot cable...really? I think I've paid ~$20 for (each) for the 2 cables I own and have had them forever.

Is the quality really that noticable? 60 bucks sure seems steep.

It might seem that way, but when your assembling the sleeves over the cables, re-building them and modding the solder joints and importing the best possible components - not to mention doing it by yourself, it can add up.  I think they're worth it because I get stuff from guys who tour and work constantly and some of the things that kill components are really "out there."  These are over built to the point where they're really tough to break.  We tried.

Quote from: DWBass on April 21, 2009, 12:34:29 PM
Just to be clear, the issues were isolated to the MONSTER BASS cables only. I believe the standard instrument and speaker cables have no issues that I'm aware of. And again, many of the problems were to barrel jacks.

DWBass is correct.  I don't know the difference as I don't use monster cables, but I replace about 30 barrel jacks per year and maybe 20 of those are from monster users whereas the other 10 are just really old jacks.  If you use monster cables and don't have an issue, don't sweat it!  Barrel jacks are a little more delicate.

I'm including the Dr. Souls stuff with my basses because I build a high quality product (I hope) so I think it should be shipped with a high quality cable.  They aren't cheap, but they're super tough and sound great.  I'm not trying to sell the cables, I just wanted to put them out there as an option for those of you who haven't heard of them.  I like the idea of any cable (regardless of price) as long as it doesn't mean my day is interrupted by switching out a worn output jack!
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #32 on: April 22, 2009, 08:00:19 AM »
I'm glad I found out before it happens to my Ibanez. It's good because I think Guitar Center has a sale going on this weekend I just hope they mark down some different cables.
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #33 on: April 23, 2009, 01:54:42 PM »
Quote from: CallowHill on April 20, 2009, 11:35:09 AM
Standard jacks (with the nut on the outside) are resistant because the connectors are beefier,

So what makes the nut on these jacks start to loosen up?  I have to check mine on my Fender whenever I play to make sure its not unscrewing itself.
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #34 on: April 23, 2009, 03:42:45 PM »
Quote from: newbirthbass on April 23, 2009, 01:54:42 PM
So what makes the nut on these jacks start to loosen up?  I have to check mine on my Fender whenever I play to make sure its not unscrewing itself.

go to autozone and get "locktite" 

It'll keep it from backing off AND you'll be able to take it off when you want to instead of permanently gluing that joint on.
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #35 on: April 24, 2009, 08:08:39 PM »
This problem is exactly why I never bought a Monster cable.  I also know a few guitar players too that have had input jack issues from these.
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Re: Cable fun
« Reply #36 on: April 25, 2009, 11:56:51 AM »
Quote from: jeremyr on April 23, 2009, 03:42:45 PM
go to autozone and get "locktite" 

It'll keep it from backing off AND you'll be able to take it off when you want to instead of permanently gluing that joint on.

Ok, proshate it.
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