Members The Rossness Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 I'm looking for a guitar cable that does not get tangled up. is there such a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slashfacepalm Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 Your best bet is going to be coiled cable. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Vox-Premium-Vintage-Coil-Guitar-Cable-330241-i1128365.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willyburger Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 PRS is making cables now. They look well-made but part of their marketing is that silly oxygen-free copper hype. What really makes them interesting is the demo of its tangle-free feature: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caveman Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 Go wireless, coil cords have tangle problems of thier own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -=Pennywise=- Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 coil cords piss me off, I hate that feeling of something "tugging" at me when I'm playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 coil cords piss me off, I hate that feeling of something "tugging" at me when I'm playing. Yeah my Bullet coil is heavy as hell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 PRS is making cables now. They look well-made but part of their marketing is that silly oxygen-free copper hype.What really makes them interesting is the demo of its tangle-free feature:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC3I4ew_T6k&feature=related at 0:20 of that video, it looks like he has the cable wound correctly anyway, so it wouldn't tangle when thrown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gschmittling Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 every one... just wrap it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willyburger Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 at 0:20 of that video, it looks like he has the cable wound correctly anyway, so it wouldn't tangle when thrown. Yup, probably. I'm sure they only used the video that came out the right way anyway. I've had plenty of cables that seemed to tangle no matter how correctly they were wound, or how gently they were unwound, so it still looks kind of cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 Yup, probably. I'm sure they only used the video that came out the right way anyway. I've had plenty of cables that seemed to tangle no matter how correctly they were wound, or how gently they were unwound, so it still looks kind of cool. Yes, some of my cables stil insist on tangling up, no mater how careful I am in winding them, but that PRS cable is undoubtedly new, and its being wound correctly, so it wont tangle... pretty cool if it still doesn't tangle after 2 or 3 months of incorrect winding, we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vespertine Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 I use one from DiMarzio, it has like a tight cloth covering that makes it kinda stiff and won't tangle up. I love it because it saves me a lot of time and hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 every one... just wrap it properly. This.... And, with "higher end" cables, the cable, and core material are flexible, yet really strong. Seem to be much less prone to tangles. I've owned Monster cables, and they were great. Best I have now is my Mogami Gold cable. Resists tangling up, but truthfully any cable CAN get tangled... if it REALLY bugs you, pick up one of these: Wireless System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thinkpad20 Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 The cloth covered ones seem to work pretty well because there isn't much friction so the cable doesn't "grab onto" itself which is what leads to a lot of tangling. Other than that, that's just the nature of the beast, you gotta wrap them correctly and store them right and they should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pope on a Rope Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 If you fold the cables rather than coil them they will not curl and tangle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Offday Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 They all have their own issues, if you store them properly it's not so much of a problem, You have to coil them back up directionally, they have a natural way they want to coil, a memory of the original wrap direction from the factory, Take the time to coil them up and put them away when your not using them. I like Monster cables. The fabric cables look cool but because of the weave aren't as forgiving and kink easier.I've followed this discipline and I have cables for years,My son hasn't learned yet and his cables don't last long.A wireless is great, but that only eliminates 1 cable. The ones in your effects loop still need proper attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_bleeding Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 i got my coily to do it, and yes, it is heavy as balls, but i quite enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dmerge Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 I'm looking for a guitar cable that does not get tangled up. is there such a thing? Samson Armoured Cable is the best I've found yet. Unfortunately they're discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A Happy Crowd Posted September 30, 2009 Members Share Posted September 30, 2009 They all have their own issues, if you store them properly it's not so much of a problem, You have to coil them back up directionally, they have a natural way they want to coil, a memory of the original wrap direction from the factory, Take the time to coil them up and put them away when your not using them. +1 I have no idea what brands of cables I use, but I always store them like this and never had any problems with tangling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members The Rossness Posted October 1, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 1, 2009 I'm asking, because I wan to see if I can apply the technology used in guitar cable designs to a set of iPod earbuds. I'm not looking for a wireless system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted October 1, 2009 Members Share Posted October 1, 2009 The answer is no cables. Wireless. For everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Eddie Posted October 1, 2009 Members Share Posted October 1, 2009 Armor Goldhttp://www.armorgoldcables.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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