Members chrispsullivan Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Solderless-Cable-System_c_371.html Anyone using this stuff? Is it any good? I am really intrigued by the price point and ease of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 No... but I am super interested in it! I have been looking at the George L and Lava Cable solder-less systems... I wonder how the cable compares with other products? Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalhobo Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 Soldering those big 'ole 1/4" TS plugs is not hard. Man up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrispsullivan Posted March 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 Soldering those big 'ole 1/4" TS plugs is not hard. Man up. I do all the wiring for my guitar stuff myself. None of it is hard for me anymore. If these work well enough, I'm glad to take the convenience for when I don't have an iron handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rydock Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 These look like they use the same system as the planet waves stuff. This solderless stuff is a godsend. There were a number of times when I had to change cable lengths with my PW kit on the fly and didn't have the convenience of firing up a soldering iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smilin' Bob Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 These look like they use the same system as the planet waves stuff. This solderless stuff is a godsend. There were a number of times when I had to change cable lengths with my PW kit on the fly and didn't have the convenience of firing up a soldering iron. This. I have 2 PW cables with the cut out switches for several years and they just keep on working! If the plug end gets weird, just loosen the set screw, pull the cable, cut off 1/2 inch or so, put it back in the plug and re-tighten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShaneV2 Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 I have the same issue with that I have with the Planet Waves and Core systems: giant ass plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6stringmenace Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 {censored} looks cool, but then what will I do with all the solder I got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Daddy Sasquatch Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 Am I the only one that finds in odd they sell the plugs in quantity of 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nightflameauto Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 The Bryan Beller bass clinic he set up a full pedal board with the Planet Waves solderless system in just a couple minutes while babbling about other stuff just to show how easy it is. This looks like the same type of deal. Be pretty smoove if it works just as well as that did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 looks cool, but I'm not sure if I trust those solderless systems in the long run. I'd rather solder them myself and know they're secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmyfirst Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 I like solder. I built a career on soldering skills, please dont take it away from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Razsan Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 looks cool, but I'm not sure if I trust those solderless systems in the long run. I'd rather solder them myself and know they're secure. Been using the PW cable station stuff for the last few years. I ended up buying the last 50' from GC and buying a bunch of used connectors on ebay to make my own cables. The pedal board connections have been rock solid and I've never had to touch them. The instrument length cables need re-connecting every once in awhile though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bullhead Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 Am I the only one that finds in odd they sell the plugs in quantity of 5? this. plus the fact that you save about $.50 by buying the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~Abstract~ Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 looks cool, but I'm not sure if I trust those solderless systems in the long run. I'd rather solder them myself and know they're secure. Solder is an electrical connection not a mechanical one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 I buy patch cables by the bucket at GC lol They're cheap and last forever. I think they're $3 each. {censored} making my own patch cables, solderless or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 looks cool, but I'm not sure if I trust those solderless systems in the long run. I'd rather solder them myself and know they're secure. This X a bazillion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thurston Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'm trying to figure out how the connection to shield is made. Does the little point on the setscrew do the job ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kissmyace Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 Am I the only one that finds in odd they sell the plugs in quantity of 5? I came on here to say that I guess you need to buy 2 packs, thought it was pretty sucky to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted March 13, 2012 Members Share Posted March 13, 2012 Solder is an electrical connection not a mechanical one.well, not necessarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~Abstract~ Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 If you're "soldering" plate glass...then yes...it makes a mechanical connection. If you're soldering for electronics...well... http://www.teamnovak.com/tech_info/how_to/solder/index.html"Before solder is applied, a good mechanical connection should be made between the wires by twisting the wires together. Soldering should be considered a means for making a good electrical connection, not a mechanical one..." http://www.morsex.com/building/atoz.htm"The mechanical connection should be secure before you apply solder, and the parts should not be able to move in relation to eachother." http://www.metroccca.org/tech_articles/tech_06_fall.pdf"While strong most times, a solder connection is not a substitute for a good mechanical connection." http://www.electronicstheory.com/COURSES/ELECTRONICS/soldering.htm"Soldering (for the sake of this course, and electronics in general) is the bonding of two metals together in order to form a good electrical connection. Soldering is NOT intended to make a mechanical connection. The mechanical connection should be established long before the soldering is done." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members madryan Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 I'd never use solderless plugs on anything BUT... They're great to have in your rig tool box for emergencies. I like the Lavacable ones the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 If you're "soldering" plate glass...then yes...it makes a mechanical connection. If you're soldering for electronics...well...http://www.teamnovak.com/tech_info/how_to/solder/index.html"Before solder is applied, a good mechanical connection should be made between the wires by twisting the wires together. Soldering should be considered a means for making a good electrical connection, not a mechanical one..."http://www.morsex.com/building/atoz.htm"The mechanical connection should be secure before you apply solder, and the parts should not be able to move in relation to eachother."http://www.metroccca.org/tech_articles/tech_06_fall.pdf"While strong most times, a solder connection is not a substitute for a good mechanical connection."http://www.electronicstheory.com/COURSES/ELECTRONICS/soldering.htm"Soldering (for the sake of this course, and electronics in general) is the bonding of two metals together in order to form a good electrical connection. Soldering is NOT intended to make a mechanical connection. The mechanical connection should be established long before the soldering is done."yes, that is all common sense. But it is easier for a couple strands to pull free and possibly tough the opposite connection, or anytime you lose a couple strands it allows the remainin strands to be looser, meaning they can come free even more easily. Pretty hard for a similar thing to happen with a decent solder connection. That's what I mean by being somewhat of a mechanical connection. It either all comes free or none does. (Unless of course you pull on it and some of the strands break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 I like the Lavacable ones the best.I could see it for that application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members madryan Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 I could see it for that application. Kind of a no brainer... A few tools and a roll of cable in your toolbox and you can knock out a cable in about 5min backstage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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