Mornats Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I have guitar leads, mic leads and headphones hanging around in a pile underneath my midi keyboard. They look like they're involved in some mass mating ritual and are all wrapped around each other. It's no better when I take more than one cable out to a gig or practice. Anyone have any tips on both storing half a dozen cables and transporting a few without them getting deeply involved with each other? I had a look on Thomann for cable bags but such a thing does seem to exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Been thinking around this one myself. For the smaller gigs with not a huge amount of cables, I use cable ties to keep each cable seperate and a rucksack to haul them around. The extra rucksack pockets are handy for various connectors etc. If you get the larger rucksack, there will be enough space for mics in boxes For the slightly larger gigs, a Stanley mobile work centre has two compartments to seperate 240v power leads from other stuff. XLR cables can go around a drum, such as a small garden hose reel. This solution keeps things relatively seperate without the hassle of carrying around too many boxes, which take up space in the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hand coil every lead about a foot in diameter and use velcro ties like these. I store about 5 leads, mic, instrument, and power in the same bag and they never get tangled. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fisual-Chunky-Reuseable-Hook-Cable-black/dp/B001RPWPQE/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426413957&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=vrlcto+cable+tie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) For practices I take just the leads I`ll need in a holdall. For gigs they, and my spare leads, go in a Boschma molded case, along with my tuner, DI pedal, spare strings, gtr stand and tools. And my amp goes in a smaller one of the same. Edited March 15, 2015 by Lozz196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 I'd have thought someone would have come up with a multi-compartment shoulder bag or rucksack with those cable ties built in. THAT would be handy! I've just ordered some XXL cable ties: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fisual-Chunky-Reuseable-Hook-Cable/dp/B0052DMFP8/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt (and also a slimport adapter to connect my tablet to my TV and a book on landscape photography - damn you Amazon!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Never seen the point of specific cable ties, they're over priced and easy to loose. Electrical tape is the industry standard. Cheap as chips too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Bit of a pain to unstick the tape each time though I'd have thought? Does it leave any residue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Nup and Nup. Leccy tape is easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlandtrees Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Was thinking of this post myself .....at home I use freezer bags for my cables and stuff...was thinking of using this idea for the music stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Having used leccy tape for more years than I care to remember, yes it leaves a sticky mess and is a bugger. The velcro ties attach to the cable so no, you don't lose em, at least I haven't lost any yet..Ok I broke one, but it WAS one of the first I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Velcro ties in a Sainsburys bag for life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 http://www.theblackandblue.com/2011/06/20/wrap-cable-over-under/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1426775721' post='2721812'] [url="http://www.theblackandblue.com/2011/06/20/wrap-cable-over-under/"]http://www.theblacka...ble-over-under/[/url] [/quote] Often overlooked but should be standard practice for anyone using cables! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1426795371' post='2722138'] Often overlooked but should be standard practice for anyone using cables! [/quote] Yep, over-under coiling and Velcro cable ties. No tangles on my watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 few of mine have velcro ties attached when i bought them but use the wire tape you get for sealing poly bags. You also get a dispenser reel for garden use which you simply cut to length you need and then throw the whole lot into a rucksack. Larger gigs where i'm doing lights etc i use B&Q plastic boxes that stack but that's a different story Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPHDS Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I used to coil them (rather unsuccessfully) but then took to halving them repeatedly (hold both ends together, thus half the length it was originally, bring loop up to ends (halved again).....and so on until about a foot long) then secure with velcro tie. They are then stored in a suitably sized box/case (has got bigger over time......!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 One long 'un gets files up in my bass case, t'other long 'un gets coiled up and put in my pedalboard. Spares get shoved in the pedalboard too. I'm not too fastidious about leads, to be honest; if I breaks 'em I fixes 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Mine travel in a laptop style bag I bought from John Lewis a few years ago. I'm another of the velcro tie users - keeps everything nice and tidy. If anyone's looking for a specific bag for their leads and whatnot, Gruvgear do one, but it ain't cheap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Velcro ties, cut to size http://www.mpdhookandloop.com/velcro-brand-cut-to-size-ties-5m-x-10mm-roll-black/?gclid=CN-XjPP05MQCFa7JtAodsxgA6A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1426349892' post='2717227'] I have guitar leads, mic leads and headphones hanging around in a pile underneath my midi keyboard. They look like they're involved in some mass mating ritual and are all wrapped around each other. It's no better when I take more than one cable out to a gig or practice. Anyone have any tips on both storing half a dozen cables and transporting a few without them getting deeply involved with each other? I had a look on Thomann for cable bags but such a thing does seem to exist. [/quote] D'Addario cable ties - http://www.daddario.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&productid=25&sid=f481b79b-4fb4-4127-8c38-a0986f6a7789 Then just throw them into a box. They shouldn't get tangled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 I went for some velcro cable ties in the end. I didn't fancy having to go through disposable tape all the time (think of the environment!) and they work a treat. Got some cables hanging from my keyboard stand which makes them easily accessible and nice and neat. I'd have thought someone would have come up with with a multi-divider cable bag by now though. Think laptop bag type thing with 5-6 compartments (similar to the sleeve bit you'd put your laptop into) with a velcro strap at the top of each divider for keeping the cable together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I've got a large laptop carry bag that has 3 compartments on the main body & a further 2 on the lid. I think it was designed for carrying 2-3 laptops. You'd be surprised at what's in it. Not just all my cables, but spare strings & parts, tools for instruments, a set of wireless headphones with the transmitter and 2 microphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I use velcro type wraps, but ones like these - [url="http://www.hookandloop-direct.co.uk/hook-loop-cable-ties-strapping/fastna-cable-ties"](link in case pic doesn't work[/url]) as they stay attached to one end of the cable and so saves ferreting around in the gig bag for loose ties or tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I use the cut to size Velcro tape, permanently attached with a jeans-type rivet, when I'm off to a gig they go into a laptop bag with my amp, at home I have a few long hooks to store cables on and one for straps. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/130467005692?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&chn=ps&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/130467005692?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&chn=ps&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0[/url] Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I've been using re-useable cable ties for years. I love 'em. Look after your leads & cables and they'll last a lot longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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