Re: [Harp-L] Re: Cables: Are there really any sonic differences?

[MARK BURNESS <markwjburness@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rick,

Yes, that seems simple enough on the face of it, in terms of a mission 
statement. But the reality is that the execution of transmitting the sound 
without colouration is subject to many variables and very, very difficult to 
achieve. Almost every cable I have listened to has coloured the sound in some 
way, sometimes desirable, sometimes not, even very good cables may colour the 
sound in what is perceived to be a flattering way. Some cable may suit a 
specific application better than others. If you discarded every cable that did 
this, then frankly I don't know what you would use.

Cables affect tone, as much as brand of tube & any other component based on a 
common design/spec. They are all subject to changes in construction & 
manufacturing tolerances.

Tone is ultimately affected by the player & EVERY link in the chain between 
himself & the speaker cone that turns the volts & amps into sound that you can 
hear.




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From: Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Harp- L <Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, 3 March, 2011 15:10:00
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Re: Cables: Are there really any sonic differences?

The job of a cable is to noiselessly carry your signal forward from your
microphone.  If it colors your sound to the point you can hear it the cable
is defective and needs to be replaced.

Use good quality cables from the name-brands like Planet Waves, Mogami, Live
Wire, Monster, and others.  Take care of them:  Learn to do the "Roadie
Wrap" with your cables.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqbYyaUY5Sk

One cable "sounds better" than another only to the extent it is quieter, and
all good cables are dead quiet to the ear.  Spending extra bucks on custom
cables -- or fretting over which is the "right" cable -- will not improve
your tone at all.

-- 
-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
http://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/




On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 8:46 PM, Jim Rossen <jimjimdr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> My band mates did a nice cable article for Premier Guitar Magazine,
> link below, and I tried some of the demo cables.  There were clear
> differences in sound- detail, frequency response, smoothness.  The
> differences were minor compared to the many other factors that affect
> the sound, but definitely detectable.
>
> Jim R
>
>
>http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/Guitar_Cable_Roundup_Part_Two.aspx
>x
>
>
>
> On Mar 2, 9:38 am, Rick Davis <bluesharpa...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Most of us use premium name-brand 20-foot instrument cables, unbalanced,
> > with a quarter inch phone plug on each end.  Such as Live Wire, Planet
> > Waves, Mogami, Monster, and others.
> >
> > I challenge the notion that there are real audible differrences between
> > various cables in this class.  It would seem obvious that we should avoid
> > the bargain bin at Guitar Center when shopping for a cable.  Any premium
> > name-brand cable will be fine.  You don't need to spend a bunch of extra
> > money for cables: It won't improve your tone.
> >
> > --
> > -Rick Davis
> > The Blues Harp Amps Bloghttp://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/
>
>