To put it mildly, the history of the guitar has been quite dynamic. For the vast majority of the instrument’s history, its operation was simple: pluck the correct string while holding the correct fret to get the correct sound. In … Continued
Sometimes, players don’t just want a guitar cable. Instead, they want a genuine addition to their gear setup that noticeably improves their rig’s sounds. Whether you’re a professional, audio engineer, or simply a high-level player, at some point purchasing a … Continued
Few beasts are stranger than musical gear. Some items, such as older amplifiers or effects pedals, are notoriously fickle and ready to give at any time. Others, such as solidly built guitars and cables, seem capable of lasting for decades … Continued
There’s no denying the sexiness of playing a musical instrument. There’s just something photogenic about a long-haired rocker wielding a golden Les Paul, plugged into a towering Marshall stack. If you like that aesthetic for yourself or your band, you’ll … Continued
For some people, the cable is the least important part of their rig. The thinking behind this mentality is definitely understandable, as the cable is not nearly as flashy a piece of gear as an effects pedal or a tube … Continued
No matter the industry, one can typically expect a few different companies offering niche price points. There’s often the luxury, high-end brand, the low-end product that’s so cheap it practically doesn’t work, and a value brand for a cheap but … Continued
There’s something to be said about gold; even though dozens of other materials are more expensive these days, gold still boasts a unique ability to hold one’s gaze like no other metal. It’s a status symbol, classy and sophisticated, and … Continued
Sometimes, you get lucky with a product that’s not too expensive and ends up being extremely reliable and useful. In the automotive world, this could be thought of as a Toyota, but in the world of audio cables, that responsibility … Continued
Though it may not be the first piece of equipment to jump to mind, the humble cable makes a massive difference in the overall sound quality of any instrument, particularly an electric guitar cable. A quality cable needs to provide … Continued
When putting together their guitar rigs, few people pay much mind to their cables. After all, it’s not a very attractive piece of gear; one cannot really do anything with it besides connect things. However, the guitar cable makes a … Continued