- In=out technology: low capacitance for pure signal transparency
- 24k gold-plated plugs provide superior signal flow and corrosion resistance
- Solderless plugs connect to cable in seconds no matter where you are, creating exact required lengths easily
- Road-tested plug connections hold up even the toughest gigging situation
- Limited lifetime guarantee
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Custom cut cable to suit your pedal board's layout. The plugs and cables in this kit are specially designed for quick and reliable assembly, simply cut, twist and screw and you're done. Includes 10 feet of cable, 10 right-angle plugs and a mini cable cutter.
Planet Waves solderless cable kits are the ultimate solution for custom wiring pedal boards, rack gear, and your entire layout from guitar to amp. Say good bye to messy, unreliable wiring and say hello to custom cut cable lengths that perfectly suit your needs. Planet Waves plugs and cables provide the most accurate and reliable sound reproduction, from guitar, to amp, and all points in between. Many of Planet Waves most notable artists use the solderless cable kits as their primary pedalboard and rack wiring solution.
Planet Waves cables are the ultimate musician's cable. Utilizing exclusive In=Out Technology for pure signal reproduction, Planet Waves cables are built tough to withstand gigs and come with a limited lifetime guarantee. Planet Waves is a part of the D'Addario and Co. family of brands, the global leader in musical accessories.
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Handy yes, the be all and end all, NO
1 Dec 2009
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The good thing about the Cable Station is you can make your own cables at custom lengths so you can have a neater pedal board without the need to solder the connections in place. All you have to do is cut the cable flush, insert it into the ¼" plug with a twisting motion, and then turn the setscrew on the side of the plug until it is tight.
As a benefit, if there is a shorting of the signal all you need to do is find the offending cable, remove the plug, cut the cable, and insert the end back into the plug.
Great right?
Well, not really.
As far as reliability goes, nothing can really replace the connection that is properly soldered. With the money you spend, you could easily get a decent soldering iron, some old cable, and some cheap plugs from Radio Shack and practice. In the end, you can by bulk cable and connectors and make them as needed.
I have used this product and had to re-cut several cables at different times but only to cables that have been constantly moved around. The other ones that are more permanent haves not given me trouble, but I have experienced problems in the past. Always have a few spares that have been tested.
Another annoying thing is that they give you more cable than connectors, I would think 15 connectors would be more sufficient.
Is it easier than soldering? Yes.
Are they reliable? For the most part, yes.
Will I continue using the product? Yes, because I usually have spares.
Why do I use them then? I'm lazy.
This is from the Cleartone cables website about gold connectors:
Don.t waste your money if you are being asked to pay extra for gold plated connectors. The thin soft gold (5-10 microns) .flash. plating looks cool, but scrapes off easily and the brass aterial underneath stops you from seeing that the gold has worn off! The brass eventually tarnishes and causes crackling when the plug moves or twists in the socket contacts.
It is true that gold is a very good conductor of electricity when mated with a gold plated socket. But the sockets inside your guitar amplifier and guitar are not usually gold, so there can be virtually no benefit to gold plated plugs.
As a benefit, if there is a shorting of the signal all you need to do is find the offending cable, remove the plug, cut the cable, and insert the end back into the plug.
Great right?
Well, not really.
As far as reliability goes, nothing can really replace the connection that is properly soldered. With the money you spend, you could easily get a decent soldering iron, some old cable, and some cheap plugs from Radio Shack and practice. In the end, you can by bulk cable and connectors and make them as needed.
I have used this product and had to re-cut several cables at different times but only to cables that have been constantly moved around. The other ones that are more permanent haves not given me trouble, but I have experienced problems in the past. Always have a few spares that have been tested.
Another annoying thing is that they give you more cable than connectors, I would think 15 connectors would be more sufficient.
Is it easier than soldering? Yes.
Are they reliable? For the most part, yes.
Will I continue using the product? Yes, because I usually have spares.
Why do I use them then? I'm lazy.
This is from the Cleartone cables website about gold connectors:
Don.t waste your money if you are being asked to pay extra for gold plated connectors. The thin soft gold (5-10 microns) .flash. plating looks cool, but scrapes off easily and the brass aterial underneath stops you from seeing that the gold has worn off! The brass eventually tarnishes and causes crackling when the plug moves or twists in the socket contacts.
It is true that gold is a very good conductor of electricity when mated with a gold plated socket. But the sockets inside your guitar amplifier and guitar are not usually gold, so there can be virtually no benefit to gold plated plugs.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great Custom Wiring For Guitar Effects Pedal Board
31 Mar 2012
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I purchased a number of these kits as my ability and patience to solder small wires is terrible. I was building a rather large guitar effects floorboard with a 9 channel effects loop. I needed a lot of reliable custom length 1/4 .. 90 degree patch cables. These cables are the easiest and most pleasant experience I have ever had. The plugs even look good and are not to big as to over crowd the rear plug in area of my Effects Loop. They are extremely easy to cut and make into custom lengths so I did not have all kinds of extra wiring hanging out of the bottom of my new rig. Remember: there are 10 plugs in each kit which only makes 5 cables....I think I went through at least 3 of these kits which is not cheap. Amazon seemed to have the best pricing...even better than eBay and especially guitar center. I gigged with my new effects pedal board last week and I had no technical problems at all. I can not attest to the reliability of this wiring with heavy usage such as a guitar cable as my wires are semi-permanent in their locations and zip tied for extra strength on my board. So far I highly recommend these cables.
Great Option
31 May 2012
Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a tech as well as a guitar player. I also have spent time in the past Teaching soldering. But these cables seem to be well made with good solderless connections. Most of us know by now that there's a lot of hype but it really comes down to Good Quality Cable (This Seems to be) Good Stable Connectors (These seem to be) & the connections between the two that last (Time will tell). All I know is I have Hand Soldered Special plugs with Good Cable to only have them break with use and I expect the same with these especially in a high use situation where they are plugged & unplugged often.
- I do know these are signal clean & do Not bleed f highs & that is critical in my book.
- They are Very Easy to use & can be done on Stage between or before sets very quickly and with NO Soldering & I Love that!
I will definitely use these again unless I find a longevity problem.
LM
- I do know these are signal clean & do Not bleed f highs & that is critical in my book.
- They are Very Easy to use & can be done on Stage between or before sets very quickly and with NO Soldering & I Love that!
I will definitely use these again unless I find a longevity problem.
LM
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