Guest aDx Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 As above .. one that doesn't curl up any get in knots! Long length needed. Ta X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Amazon. Search for Designercable. Job done. Or get a wireless. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Make your own with Van Damme cable and Neutrik plugs. I've been using them for years. Great quality and not too expensive, readily available on eBay. https://www.van-damme.com/ Edited August 21, 2021 by inthedoghouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I know he sadly doesn't make them any more, but I'll check which cable @obbm used for my longer bass cable - it is a softer material so doesn't curl or knot itself, and is very tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Buy @D'Addario UK Custom Series Cables. I've used them for over twenty years, nay, 25 and I've had just one failure...which was my own fault. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 20 minutes ago, Mykesbass said: I know he sadly doesn't make them any more, but I'll check which cable @obbm used for my longer bass cable - it is a softer material so doesn't curl or knot itself, and is very tough. It's Sommer. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I used to always buy from Dave. In his absence, I used Designacable (previously bought a hi-fi cable from them) last week for a speakon and regular lead. Totally recommended. Go for the best you can (I did on the speakon) and it's superb. My hi-fi cable was also super quality. Best I've found. Wouldn't look anywhere else....customer service also excellent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aDx Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Thanks all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Leads don't get tangled & knotted by themselves. People do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Mykesbass said: I know he sadly doesn't make them any more, but I'll check which cable @obbm used for my longer bass cable - it is a softer material so doesn't curl or knot itself, and is very tough. Get a lead made with Sommer LLX cable and Neutrik NP (Professional) connectors. Top specification. It doesn't kink or curl, doesn't remember it's been coiled and lays out flat on the floor when you unwind it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Although my basses are wireless, I have two cables (a straight and right angle) that I got made with Neutrik (switching) jacks and van damme cables on eBay that have been fantastic, and not that expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aDx Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 But I leap about like a madman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Then go wireless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, aDx said: But I leap about like a madman! 1 hour ago, Bolo said: Then go wireless. Def go wireless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aDx Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Best wireless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, aDx said: Best wireless? For total freedom there's nothing like it. In my jumping around days (before taking leadvocals as well as bass) sometimes I landed on my cable either unplugging mid-song or breaking the wire at the plug. With wireless systems becoming both more reliable and affordable I'd go for it. Edited August 22, 2021 by Bolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 14 hours ago, aDx said: Best wireless? 'Best' I don't know, but we use a Smooth Hound, and it's darned good. The sound is right, it's lightweight, the batteries last ages and it was affordable when we bought it, a few years ago now. I'd buy another with no hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aDx Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 27 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: 'Best' I don't know, but we use a Smooth Hound, and it's darned good. The sound is right, it's lightweight, the batteries last ages and it was affordable when we bought it, a few years ago now. I'd buy another with no hesitation. Gonna give this a go... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aDx Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 54 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: 'Best' I don't know, but we use a Smooth Hound, and it's darned good. The sound is right, it's lightweight, the batteries last ages and it was affordable when we bought it, a few years ago now. I'd buy another with no hesitation. Just ordered one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 The reason leads curl up/knot themselves is because many coil them up by winding them over an arm, which puts twists into them - one for every time you coil it over your arm, so it adds up to a lot in a 10 metre or longer cable. Learn the right way to coil them (there are YouTube vid's showing how to coil mic' leads without twisting them) and the problem will be solved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 21/08/2021 at 23:45, aDx said: Best wireless? Just added to marketplace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 23/08/2021 at 03:50, Dan Dare said: The reason leads curl up/knot themselves is because many coil them up by winding them over an arm, which puts twists into them - one for every time you coil it over your arm, so it adds up to a lot in a 10 metre or longer cable. Learn the right way to coil them (there are YouTube vid's showing how to coil mic' leads without twisting them) and the problem will be solved. Yerp. Search 'over under cable wrapping'. And get a velcro cable tie. As to jumping about, you want a right angle plug into your bass and a healthy loop of cable tucked into the strap. If it won't stay by itself use the velcro tie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 21/08/2021 at 19:37, barkin said: Leads don't get tangled & knotted by themselves. People do it... You sir are a liar!!! It's a well know fact that you can very carefully and neatly roll up or fold over a cable or wire of any kind, place it in a bag or simply leave the room for 10 seconds, and upon removing it from the bag or re-entering the room the cable or wire will be in some kind of un-untanglable knot. Fact. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrasho Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 See if you just train yourself into a habit of curling them up tidily after every use, your cable woes will disappear! Get some velcro cable ties and it means when you pull them out the next time you need them there all tidy! Makes a big difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Elfrasho said: See if you just train yourself into a habit of curling them up tidily after every use, your cable woes will disappear! Get some velcro cable ties and it means when you pull them out the next time you need them there all tidy! Makes a big difference! What makes the difference is how you go about turning straight cable into a coil and having it uncoil into a straight cable again. I don't know anyone who doesn't wrap it into a tidy coil, but only about half do it correctly. The other half get the OP mess when they take it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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