Off Topic Best Cable for TRS-TRS Connection?

pearlredburst · Jun 9, 2008

So, I am now in the market for a few cable replacements. I use a Mogami platinum right now, and for some reason, the connector as a tough time staying in the jack on my JP....I dont really know why. Anyhow, I've been looking around a lot on the Lava Cable website. Is there a way to get TRS-TRS with right angle plugs? What brands that you guys have used has sounded the best? Any tips hints and advice is much appreciated!

candid_x · Jun 10, 2008

That's odd. I use only Mogami Gold cables and they work perfectly with my MM guitars. Both the Platinum and the Gold use Neutrik connectors.

Can't you compress the jack retainer spring to make a tighter grip?

Axilla · Jun 10, 2008

I use Cordial cables, but dunno whether they're even available in the US. The most important thing I guess are good plugs. My cables all feature genuine NEUTRIK plugs, their new "Silent" plug is on all cables that get attached to the instruments.
Fits perfectly on all my Balls...

pearlredburst · Jun 10, 2008

yeah, its weird to me, because every other cable I use with neutrik connectors, mogami golds and even an evidence audio I've had forever fit just fine and dont move around at all. It's just the silent circuit connector that seems like it wants to just "pop" out all the time. Candid, how do you compress the spring? I want to stick with these silent circuit cables so badly...I just dont want a cable that will pop out during a gig or something...

Lou · Jun 10, 2008

I use a planet waves.

candid_x · Jun 10, 2008

pearlredburst said:
yeah, its weird to me, because every other cable I use with neutrik connectors, mogami golds and even an evidence audio I've had forever fit just fine and dont move around at all. It's just the silent circuit connector that seems like it wants to just "pop" out all the time. Candid, how do you compress the spring? I want to stick with these silent circuit cables so badly...I just dont want a cable that will pop out during a gig or something...

Not sure about the JP input jack, but on most you can tighten or loosen the tension on the leaf type spring that holds the male end of a 1/4" jack in place. Some are sealed, however.

I think there's some confusion about what you're calling the "silent circuit". JP has no silent circuit. Those are in MM single coil guitars to cancel hum. I'm wondering if you may be dealing with Piezo double input jack on your JP? If not, sorry, I have no idea what's going on with it. I've never heard of a "silent circuit" cable.

I suggest you give customer service a ring or email. I'm sure they will do what they can, if it's a guitar issue.

pearlredburst · Jun 10, 2008

candid_x said:
Not sure about the JP input jack, but on most you can tighten or loosen the tension on the leaf type spring that holds the male end of a 1/4" jack in place. Some are sealed, however.

I think there's some confusion about what you're calling the "silent circuit". JP has no silent circuit. Those are in MM single coil guitars to cancel hum. I'm wondering if you may be dealing with Piezo double input jack on your JP? If not, sorry, I have no idea what's going on with it. I've never heard of a "silent circuit" cable.

I suggest you give customer service a ring or email. I'm sure they will do what they can, if it's a guitar issue.

no no no....the silent circuit jacks on the mogami platinum cables, by neutrik. the red ones. theres a special spring loaded ring on the cables that cut off the circuit when you unplug the cable...

TonyEVH5150 · Jun 10, 2008

Planet Waves makes a Circuit Breaker cable somewhat similar to that. It has a kill switch on the right angle plug, so you can kill the signal before you unplug. Don't think it comes in a stereo or TRS setup.

Johnny Guitar · Jun 10, 2008

TonyEVH5150 said:
Planet Waves makes a Circuit Breaker cable somewhat similar to that. It has a kill switch on the right angle plug, so you can kill the signal before you unplug. Don't think it comes in a stereo or TRS setup.

I had to return my Planet Waves circuit breaker cable 3 times! The cable kept crapping out on me. It was very frustrating, especially in a live setting. I've been using Monster cables but I'm going to be switching to Mogami soon... best sounding cables I've used so far.

TimSz · Jun 10, 2008

I use Evidence Audio cables. Tony, the creator; is honest, forthcoming and knowledgable. Check them out. They're pricey, but awesome.

Guitar Cable, Instrument Cable and Speaker Cable from Evidence Audio

Jodizzle · Jun 10, 2008

I might be a little biased ... but we've totally re-vamped our cable line. They are much more high-end. You guys should give 'em a shot. They're pretty sick.

Sweat · Jun 10, 2008

Jodizzle said:
I might be a little biased ... but we've totally re-vamped our cable line. They are much more high-end. You guys should give 'em a shot. They're pretty sick.

And there we have it enough said, way to go Jodi

pearlredburst · Jun 10, 2008

Jodizzle said:
I might be a little biased ... but we've totally re-vamped our cable line. They are much more high-end. You guys should give 'em a shot. They're pretty sick.

do they come in a Stereo connection...like something i could use with my Petrucci?

candid_x · Jun 10, 2008

pearlredburst said:
no no no....the silent circuit jacks on the mogami platinum cables, by neutrik. the red ones. theres a special spring loaded ring on the cables that cut off the circuit when you unplug the cable...

Ah!

That could be where the problem is, for sure. If the others all work, what else could it be? Pretty surprising, coming from Mogami.

I'm of the less is more school... one more mechanical somethingorother to malfunction. I'll run the cord through the strap and call it good.

Please let us know what it turns out to be.

candid_x · Jun 10, 2008

Jodizzle said:
I might be a little biased ... but we've totally re-vamped our cable line. They are much more high-end. You guys should give 'em a shot. They're pretty sick.

Thanks, Jodi. I wasn't even aware of these.

Johnny Guitar · Jun 10, 2008

Jodizzle said:
I might be a little biased ... but we've totally re-vamped our cable line. They are much more high-end. You guys should give 'em a shot. They're pretty sick.

dude you just blew my mind!

...i might have to give these a shot. who would make a better cable to connect their own instruments than EBMM??

candid_x · Jun 10, 2008

I haven't been able to locate more information on those EB cables.

Johnny Guitar · Jun 10, 2008

Where can we get those cables Jodizzle?

Jodizzle · Jun 10, 2008

CABLES

Back to Pearl's thread

pearlredburst · Jun 10, 2008

thanks jodi! I look into those. I emailed Mark at lava cable and he said that he does not stock the multi-conductor mogami cable that would be used with this plug :
Neutrik - Audio - 1/4" Prof. Phone Plugs, X-Series - NP3RX-B

What mogami cable would be used with that plug? I'd like to use that stereo plug and make my own cable by buying mogami cable in bulk. Any ideas?

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