Guest BeardyBob Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I've been told the colour of the cable affects the high frequencies, something about wavelength & thermal capacitance, is this really true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BeardyBob Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Then how come my neon green cable sounds quieter than my red one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I go for coloured ones. Black ones usually get stolen so can be 'hot'..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The green upvc molecules allow oxygen to enter the cable easier than the chemicals used in red coatings, the oxygen saturated cable then has a higher resistance than the red ones, black cables tend to allow more bass frequencies to pass which is ideal for dub or reggae.......only joking its bollocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/SnakeOil_zpsbe461427.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/SnakeOil_zpsbe461427.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 As an apprentice i was sent to the stores for a long weight..... I send apprentices to the stores to get sparks for the grinder and the storeman asks them what colour? Just saying 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 What are these "high frequencies" I hear mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 You need a bottle of elbow grease, that'll sort it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 BeardyBob. We're not really taking the pi$$. it's just that all sorts of claims about cables pop up here now and then and we can't resist the humour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BeardyBob Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 oh, so you're not interested in my results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmchich Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Long weight, glass hammer, tartan paint, left handed screwdriver etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 [quote name='BeardyBob' timestamp='1418194323' post='2627772'] oh, so you're not interested in my results? [/quote] No Are they all the same brand of cable and the same cross sectional area of core and identical shielding, all exactly the same length with identical connectors on both ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Are all of the cables you tested of the same specification? The colour of the outer sleeve should make no difference whatsoever - it is an insulator and plays no part in the electrical connection. If it's the wires inside that are green, yes that would make a difference as it means the copper has got damp and oxidised. ... token sensible reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 It is 5 months too early for April fools. However I have it on good info that bass sounds deeper on full moons, my guess is the graphs above were due to changes in the lunar cycle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 The OP is 100% correct. I use a black cable for my bass. Mrs. WoT uses a bright orange cable for her violin. At gigs, the violin has consistently clearer highs than the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Too much technical lingo in here. Can you please just tell me which colour is best for metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1418200105' post='2627806'] Too much technical lingo in here. Can you please just tell me which colour is best for metal? [/quote] Black. Every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 There might be some truth to it. My voice always sounds terrible. I think it's my red mic lead at fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1418162639' post='2627649'] As an apprentice i was sent to the stores for a long weight..... I send apprentices to the stores to get sparks for the grinder and the storeman asks them what colour? Just saying �� [/quote] [quote name='jmchich' timestamp='1418194919' post='2627775'] Long weight, glass hammer, tartan paint, left handed screwdriver etc etc [/quote] Presumably noone actually falls for these time honoured wind ups? I mean first time around would almost be forgivable, if you were victim of the guy who actually first thought of it, but not now surely... after they've been kicking around for decades? Edited December 10, 2014 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1418201033' post='2627817'] Presumably noone actually falls for these time honoured wind ups? I mean first time around would almost be forgivable, if you were victim of the guy who actually first thought of it, but not now surely... after they've been kicking around for decades? [/quote] Unfortunately, absolute stupidity is a timeless affliction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaRik Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I have invisible cables! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaRik Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 But I really hate it when on the odd occasion I use a cable, the guitarist stands on it and my volume suddenly drops off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1418162639' post='2627649'] As an apprentice i was sent to the stores for a long weight..... I send apprentices to the stores to get sparks for the grinder and the storeman asks them what colour? Just saying [/quote] [color=#222222]Used to happen at a place I previously worked at. A lot. The store man eventually took pity on one poor lad who was sent round to get a replacement bubble for a spirit level - disassembled a spare level and gave him the glass bulb to take back. Was the last time that lad was sent on an errand.[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 [quote name='DaytonaRik' timestamp='1418205247' post='2627865'] But I really hate it when on the odd occasion I use a cable, the guitarist stands on it and my volume suddenly drops off [/quote] yeh, and then when he takes his foot off, you get a sudden woosh of volume! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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