Pedalboard Patch Cables: Length, Plugs and Layout
Patch cables affect how tidy your board is, how much space it needs and, in some setups, how your guitar sounds.
Speaker Cable Gauge Guide: How Thick Does It Need to Be?
The right speaker cable gauge depends on run length and speaker impedance. Here is a chart for 18, 16, 14 and 12 AWG.
What Makes a Good Guitar Cable? What to Look For
Most of a guitar cable price is not what you hear. These construction details decide whether it lasts, stays quiet and keeps your tone.
Speaker Cable vs Instrument Cable: Why You Cannot Swap Them
Speaker cables and instrument cables often share the same plugs but are built for different jobs. Mixing them up can cause noise or damage.
How Long Can a Guitar Cable Be Before Tone Suffers?
A longer guitar cable changes your tone as well as your reach. Here is why, how long is too long, and what to do about it.
XLR vs TRS vs TS: What Each Audio Connector Does
TRS and TS plugs look almost the same. What matters is how many conductors they carry, and whether the connection is balanced or unbalanced.