Members andyhumb Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 After years and years of using half ass guitar cables, I finally decided that I would splurge and pay top dolllar for an evidence audio Lyric HG guitar cable. I figured, instead of going through multple cables every couple of years or dealing with half ass insulated cables that effect my tone, it was time to pay to get the best and be done with it. So I purchased this cable from evidence audio. Sounded great, ultra quiet and durable. Insulated like a tank. After about 4 or 5 years of use, I started to have a little problem with it. I thought, oh {censored}, not my expensive cable! I contacted evidenceaudio.com and surprisingly - Tony - the owner himself, wrote back within two hours. He sent me a replacement almost immediately and I even mailed him my original cable back and he fixed it. WOW, customer service like this in today's day and age? I thought you guys would have to hear about this. One of the most positive experiences in my gear whore purchases to date. If you are thinking of buying an expensive guitar cable (c'mon you cheap bastards, time to cough up some cash and get a quality cable for once) - look into evidence audio's Lyric HG cable. Tony, the owner, stands by his stuff even years down the road. I tested him and he delivered. This is not the kind of cable that you throw away. Your tone stays prestine with the Lyric HG - as it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 I got that same guarantee from Zepman on my Core cables that were 1/3 the price. You can also take busted Monster Cables up to Guitar Center for a free replacement. Don't even need to wait for them to come in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members anti-flag193 Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 nah, Canare is good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phyrexia Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 You can exchange a monster cable at any monster dealer in the country. My George Ls cables have not required attention. $110, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stevenexp Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 coat hangars dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andyhumb Posted February 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm talking about high end cables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm talking about high end cables We just told you, that you can get the exact same warranty with cables that cost far less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blargh Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 if you pay $110 for a guitar cable, you are a {censored}ing moron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phyrexia Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 You're talking about a $110 cable that doesn't color your tone and has a lifetime warranty. I'm talking about a $20 cable that doesn't color my sound and has a lifetime warranty, and a $40 cable that doesn't color my sound and has a lifetime warranty. Whether they are "high end" does not matter. The important aspects here are reliability/warranty and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andyhumb Posted February 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm not surpirsed that the cheaper cable companies whill throw you a new one if you have problems (it doesn't cost much to make cables of that caliber) - I would think that the really expensive companies may be a little leary to just give you a new one when you have a problems. Evidence Audio delivered for me, thats all I am saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andyhumb Posted February 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 If you don't think their is a difference with higher level cables, then you are a moron. It just means you never tried one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phyrexia Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 I would think the opposite. The $8 cables we sell at work have no warranty. The nicer item you get, the longer it is supposed to last. Your {censored}ing cable should have a two-lifetime warranty for as much as you paid for it. I've used $100 cables and GL cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phyrexia Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 Furthermore, no one is saying that they can't tell a difference between a high end cable and a low end cable. You are the one saying your $110 purchase price is justified because you get a warranty and good customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crowquill Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andyhumb Posted February 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 Huge difference with high end cables, whether its in an amp setup or home stereo, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wmcjhi Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 If you don't think their is a difference with higher level cables, then you are a moron. It just means you never tried one. +1 I will NEVER understand people who trash things without having used them. If you THINK top-tier guitar cables are overpriced, TRY ONE. Until you have, shut up about it. Everybody seems to have an opinion on everything, even when they have 0 basis for that opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 If you don't think their is a difference with higher level cables, then you are a moron. It just means you never tried one. I've tried them. Did not rush out to buy them. My Core cables have solidly built ends, that are filled with epoxy to prevent the solder connection from coming apart. I've been gigging these for well over a year and they still perform flawlessly. AND if the unlikely event I ever do have a problem, Zepman stands behind them 100%. It sounds like you're just trying to justify the $110/cable you spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth Man Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 It's been done to death... The law of diminishing returns > Fanboi hyperbole... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phyrexia Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 Quote a line in this thread where anyone has stated there's no difference between cables. Are you even reading what we're saying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheEsupremacy Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 When I read these threads I can't help but .One of my most dependable cables is this cheap ass POS cable that came FREE in the last Schecter guitar I bought. It's about as thin as a phone cable too. No noise/feedback issues and sounds just like my overpriced monster cable. No difference heard, but like it would {censored}ing matter on a 6505 combo anyway you know? Seriously, you can almost buy a cheap wireless system for the price of some of these cables. {censored} that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detonator Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 Huge difference with high end cables, whether its in an amp setup or home stereo, etc. Stereo System: yes Amp setup: Snake Oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blargh Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 +1 I will NEVER understand people who trash things without having used them. If you THINK top-tier guitar cables are overpriced, TRY ONE. Until you have, shut up about it. Everybody seems to have an opinion on everything, even when they have 0 basis for that opinion. how could i have forgotten that more money = more tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 +1I will NEVER understand people who trash things without having used them. If you THINK top-tier guitar cables are overpriced, TRY ONE. Until you have, shut up about it. Everybody seems to have an opinion on everything, even when they have 0 basis for that opinion. Again, have tried them, did not want to buy them. I'm not dropping $110 just so I can try them again to prove to you that I don't think they're worth the cash. I play single coil guitars, into old dirt boxes into an old Fender amp. What "big" difference am I going to notice except the big difference in price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wmcjhi Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 Again, have tried them, did not want to buy them. I'm not dropping $110 just so I can try them again to prove to you that I don't think they're worth the cash. I play single coil guitars, into old dirt boxes into an old Fender amp. What "big" difference am I going to notice except the big difference in price? Not saying you haven't, just saying some haven't. If someone has tried something and doesn't like it, I have 100% respect for them, that's my only point. To the other dude, I didn't say more money = more tone (in fact you'll notice I specifically avoided that: better is subjective). I'm saying that you should try one before trashing it arbitrarily and calling someone a "{censored}ing moron". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PlinytheWelder Posted February 7, 2009 Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 Wasn't this "andyhumb" dude trolling for monster cables a few months ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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