Members Mittermax Posted October 17, 2005 Members Posted October 17, 2005 Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? A while ago, I rewired my pedalboard using all george L's .155 cable. It seems that everytime I move pedals around or even step on a pedal too hard, I get problems with a cable weakening my signal, or just cutting it completely. Right now I've got my old hosa 6" cables and some standard instrument cables in place of ALL of the george L's. The signal is perfect, so I know it was the cables and not a jack or pedal causing the problem. Before I waste my time rewiring my board again, can someone tell me how to assemble the george L's right. I followed the directions, and they do work at first, but am I doing something wrong?
Members FLYING V 83 Posted October 17, 2005 Members Posted October 17, 2005 You need the straighest possible cut (I use a Craftsman 4" utility cutter) and then you need to push the wire down as far as it'll go into the end, bend it over just enough to start the threads on the cap, then screw it down TIGHT! All the way 'til it bottoms out. Sometimes you need a pliers to get the last turn or two. I did my whole board in 1 1/2 hours and not one problem using .155 and unplated ends:
Members Robert Keeley Posted October 17, 2005 Members Posted October 17, 2005 The main trick is to make sure the cut is perfectly round and the end is perfectly flat. Use a razor blade or good cutters then use pliers to gently make the cable round. THEN, tighten the thumb screw very tight. This is critical.I'm assuming that you are not trying to strip back any of the reb/black insulation...that is not needed.Also, blue cable is better! LOLWe got the first shipment of BLUE GEORGE L CABLE! Looks incredible!Robert
Members Mittermax Posted October 17, 2005 Author Members Posted October 17, 2005 Thanks for the help guys. I think my cuts may have been the problem. I'll give it another shot.
Members Jaymeister Posted October 17, 2005 Members Posted October 17, 2005 GL's suck...learn to solder. It's not that hard
Members guitarchris Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 If you still have problems with the george L's please try out Lava Cable. Mark, will make the cables in any measurements you need....they are very very good. look mark up on the web. lavacable.com
Members riffdaddy Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 Does anybody ever actually have good luck with these things?
Members Chriss Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 Originally posted by Mittermax Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?A while ago, I rewired my pedalboard using all george L's .155 cable. It seems that everytime I move pedals around or even step on a pedal too hard, I get problems with a cable weakening my signal, or just cutting it completely. Right now I've got my old hosa 6" cables and some standard instrument cables in place of ALL of the george L's. The signal is perfect, so I know it was the cables and not a jack or pedal causing the problem.Before I waste my time rewiring my board again, can someone tell me how to assemble the george L's right. I followed the directions, and they do work at first, but am I doing something wrong? Here's the secret to George L's... when you screw the cap on, DO NOT bend the wire... let the cap cut into the rubber, it's the only way they'll function properly. After you've screwed the cap in as tighly as you can with your fingers, give it a nice hard tightening with a pair of pliers. Voil
Members Chris Nuccio Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 Originally posted by Jaymeister GL's suck...learn to solder. It's not that hard Though I am a big fan of making traditional cables, the size of the plugs and cable is damn convenient for having a tidy lookin' board. Decent sound too.
Members The Gainster Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 Originally posted by riffdaddy Does anybody ever actually have good luck with these things? That's a silly question...think about it!
Members lowroadrevival Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 Originally posted by The Gainster That's a silly question...think about it! PSSSHHH no one's even listening to you until a curtis avatar appears in your profile beeeotch.
Members Fast Frets Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 Originally posted by riffdaddy Does anybody ever actually have good luck with these things? After I learned to cut and assemble them properly (as noted in the other posts), they work great for me.
Members Captain_Scallop Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 Go Planet Waves, man! Just ask Petrucci and his 40ft racks.
Members Captain_Scallop Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 Eric Johnson wouldn't know what tone is if it came and bit him the ass. JK..............
Members Jaymeister Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 Originally posted by Chris Nuccio Though I am a big fan of making traditional cables, the size of the plugs and cable is damn convenient for having a tidy lookin' board. Decent sound too. I agree with this feature of GL's. Seems like everyone that decides to buy a kit off ebay ends up here asking how to put them together. Not blaming the original poster. I just don't think it is a good product for everyone because of the failure rate, even if it is the assembler's fault. For a first timer, soldering cables is no picnic either.
Members Jeztastic Posted October 18, 2005 Members Posted October 18, 2005 +1 I have had the same cables for over a year, and no problems so far. I gig a couple of times a month, and have pulled out, re-inserted, trod on the cables any number of times.Originally posted by Chriss Here's the secret to George L's... when you screw the cap on, DO NOT bend the wire... let the cap cut into the rubber, it's the only way they'll function properly. After you've screwed the cap in as tighly as you can with your fingers, give it a nice hard tightening with a pair of pliers. Voil
Members stickbuddy Posted October 24, 2005 Members Posted October 24, 2005 Originally posted by Jeztastic +1 I have had the same cables for over a year, and no problems so far. I gig a couple of times a month, and have pulled out, re-inserted, trod on the cables any number of times. Me too, narry a problem.
Members NoirAbattoir Posted October 24, 2005 Members Posted October 24, 2005 I use a pair of needlenose pliers to tighten down my george Ls when I am setting up my board. I rarely have an issue, but I will say that over time they will loosen. You will need to go over your board every 6 months or so and you have to tighten them up bigtime and you shouldn't have any issues.
Members shepherdspy Posted October 24, 2005 Members Posted October 24, 2005 tiny bit ofon the threads before you make the cable. Make sure you use the blue kind not the others.I have had good luck with the right angle george l as long as it is not a stressed connection. I thi8nk the .225 is sturdier and stays together better. My premade straight plug .225 long cables with strain jackets have been like rocks for a year. I think they were like 35 bucks each at MF. Ultimately, if you are going to be moving and removing the connection where the plug is, you need a soldered cable.
Members wednesdaysworse Posted October 24, 2005 Members Posted October 24, 2005 Seems to be too much trouble what with cutting properly and using various tricks to make them work right. Then you might have to repair at the gig? No way. Lava Cables.
Members Mittermax Posted October 25, 2005 Author Members Posted October 25, 2005 I rewired the board again, but I've still got some loose cables. I bought a cable tester today and I'm giving it another try.
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