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Topic: About Cables |
Dan Beller-McKenna
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Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2023 4:31 am |
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| I know that George-L cables let through more highs, for better or worse. But if one is buffering with, say, a Goodrich Matchbox or Sarno Freeloader or such, does it really make any difference what cables come after the buffer? |
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Jack Stoner
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Kansas City, MO
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Posted 12 Feb 2023 6:28 am
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In my case it did.
I have a Goodrich Matchbro (original model with tone control) that has a Matchbox, essentially, built in. Also a Hilton VP that also has a low impedance output.
Using George L's on a Franklin D-10 (and the Matchbro and Hilton) trying out a Quilter Travis Toy 12 amp I had way too much highs and couldn't find a satisfactory EQ setting. I switched to another steel that had generic guitar cables and in two minutes I had THE best steel sound. I switched the George L's on the Franklin for the generic cables and there too was the sound. |
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Pete McAvity
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St. Louis, Missouri USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2023 7:47 am
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According to Mr. Sarno, no- at least in usage w/ the Black Box. I’m 98% certain that holds true d/t the buffer circuit, not the tube component. It was conveyed to me that it is appropriate to use low capacitance cable such as George L’s before a BB, then regular guitar cables for the remaining path.
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Excel Superb D10, Sarno Black Box or Freeloader, Goodrich L120, Boss DD5, Baby Bloomer, 1965 Super Reverb chopped to a head, feeding a mystery PA cab w/ a K130.
They say "thats how it goes". I say "that ain't the way it stays!" |
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Pete McAvity
From:
St. Louis, Missouri USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2023 11:49 am
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According to Mr. Sarno, no- at least in usage w/ the Black Box. I’m 98% certain that holds true d/t the buffer circuit, not the tube component. It was conveyed to me that it is appropriate to use low capacitance cable such as George L’s before a BB, then regular guitar cables for the remaining path.
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Excel Superb D10, Sarno Black Box or Freeloader, Goodrich L120, Boss DD5, Baby Bloomer, 1965 Super Reverb chopped to a head, feeding a mystery PA cab w/ a K130.
They say "thats how it goes". I say "that ain't the way it stays!" |
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