Cliff Kane
From:
the late great golden state
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Posted 20 Dec 2008 1:51 pm |
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Hi,
this is a pretty remedial question, but I've not run an extra cab before. I've just aquired an extra extension cabinet, and I need a cable to run it from my amp. Someone said the best cable is to just to take some cheap hardware store lamp wire (zip cord?) and solder it to two mono 1/4" plugs. Does this work good? Any other ideas or recommendations? I know I should not use shielded instrument cable, correct?
Thanks!
Cliff |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2008 4:20 pm
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That should work OK, I would recommend a minimum of 16 gauge though, 14 gauge would be better. Probably doesn't matter much on a short run, but I like to use heavy cable. Just a word of caution, make sure your amp is off when you plug or unplug the speaker cabinet. 1/4" plugs can short out as they are inserted, which is not good for any amp.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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