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Post by gtrwun on Apr 14, 2008 14:12:35 GMT -5
To anyone thats interested....pick up the new Guitar Player, they run through a bunch of high end and lower end cables and give you their opinion. Some pretty big surprises. FYI....
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Post by LooseCannon on Apr 14, 2008 15:02:16 GMT -5
To anyone thats interested....pick up the new Guitar Player, they run through a bunch of high end and lower end cables and give you their opinion. Some pretty big surprises. FYI.... Could you give us the low down on those man? |
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Post by twilightodyssey on Apr 14, 2008 15:21:04 GMT -5
I believe they preferred the Steve Vai DiMarzio cable best.
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Post by twilightodyssey on Apr 14, 2008 15:23:50 GMT -5
I'm going to be ordering the Kimber Kable cabinet wiring, as well as 2 speaker cables, from Lava Cable soon, and will be posting a full report. I'm a big fan of Kimber's loudspeaker cable.
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Post by H. on Apr 14, 2008 15:35:54 GMT -5
I will be going to a guitar clinic here in town tomorrow night. There will be a guy there from Lava cables demonstrating difference in cables. There will also be a top luthier there teaching and Ben Leck from Xotic pedals along with some other pedal company guys. Should be interesting.
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Post by SonicExplorer on Apr 14, 2008 16:04:20 GMT -5
Lava is one of the very few cables I haven't tried. About the Dimarzio....those cables really perplexed me moreso than any other cable. I have no idea what the fook they are doing with thier cables in terms of manufacturing/parts - but something is really bizarre. The cable I tested had a tonal character unlike any other - some may like it while others may hate it. I wouldn't even attempt to explain in words what it souded like, you'll have to try it for yourself.
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Post by Ayton(e) on Apr 14, 2008 17:10:29 GMT -5
Specifically the Vai cable? Or just DiMarzio in general? I use a DiMarzio cable and haven't noticed it sounding wacky.  |
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Post by SonicExplorer on Apr 14, 2008 18:30:39 GMT -5
Specifically the Vai cable? Or just DiMarzio in general? I use a DiMarzio cable and haven't noticed it sounding wacky. I don't recall the exact model ... it was the high-end cable that Dimarzio sells (not the lower priced stuff). Had a braided fabric jacket and ran about $40-45 for an 18 footer. Dimarzio still sells them last I checked... |
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Post by gtrwun on Apr 14, 2008 18:46:44 GMT -5
The Vai cable does get good marks in the Guitar Player shoot out. I can get more specific if you guys are interested but sufice it to say that there were some lower priced cable that got marks very similar and better than some of the very high priced stuff............so be carefull before you spend your hard earned money.
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Post by SonicExplorer on Apr 14, 2008 18:51:34 GMT -5
The problem with these guitar cable shootouts is they can't measure the "musicality" of the cable. I've tested cables that cost a fortune and were definitely clean and clear...but they were not musical sounding, rather too high-fi and sterile. So you can't measure cables just by specifications alone (capacitance, output voltage, noise rejection, etc). And you also can't measure them by one person's subjective assesment either. Then there's the whole durability factor in terms of jacket and plugs, and of course the warranty.
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Post by gtrwun on Apr 14, 2008 18:55:12 GMT -5
Loosecannon...........Ill post more specific details when I get home. Thanks.
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Post by gtrwun on Apr 14, 2008 19:34:23 GMT -5
Sonic......I hear what your saying. But I think that Guitar Player did as good a job as they could. They did the measurement/specifications tests and listening tests involving the whole GP staff. Not much else they could really do to take out the subjective factor as far as I see. The article reads like they actually put a lot of time into actually listening for the musicality of the cables just as you mentioned. Matter of fact, there are a few comments about certain cables that read almost word for word what you wrote about the 'hi fi' factor.
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Post by gtrwun on Apr 15, 2008 1:22:19 GMT -5
Winners Circle
Reverend Armor Gold
The Reverend Armor Gold has a mellow top end, sweet upper mids, and nice overall balance. This cord dishes out a slightly smoky flavor, which is great for rockers seeking more buttery tones.
George L’s .225
The .225 is a skinny cable with plain ’ol shrink-wrapped connectors, but, man, does it sound great! Rife with low-end detail and upper-midrange clarity—and able to put just the right top-end sheen on your tones—it’s no wonder it’s a perennial favorite of pro players.
DiMarzio Steve Vai Signature
Featuring mystical Vai-roglyphics cast into the chrome/gold guitar-end connector, the Steve Vai Signature is a jewel of a cable that offers an outstandingly full, clear, and balanced response along with an uncanny ability to keep the highs from sounding harsh or splattery. If sound and style are important to you, this elegant cord with its black woven jacket rules. We liked it so much that we used it as a reference again and again during these tests.
Lava Vovox Protect A
The Vovox’s twisted cloth jacket looks a little strange, but whatever is going on inside makes for instantly pleasing tones. It’s not the punchiest cable of the group, but we love its crisp, even sound, and blooming upper-mid and treble response.
Evidence Audio Melody
Packing a strong output, shimmering highs, and piano-like lows, the Melody puts your guitar sound front and center with its hi-fi sonic presentation. Dressed to the nines in a classy black/blue woven jacket, the Melody looks as good as it sounds.
Klotz LaGrange
With its midrange zing and abundant low-end, the LaGrange is a muscular-sounding cable that melds clarity and string-to-string detail with an impressive punch.
Mogami Platinum
Possibly the loudest and punchiest cable in the Roundup, the Platinum combines an amazingly big sound with great top-end shimmer and outstanding midrange focus. This is another cord that defies the notion that the best a cable can do is translate what is already coming from your guitar.
Monster Studio Pro 1000
This cable offers crystalline highs and big, full-bodied response that makes it a great choice for any application where you want to be able to hear everything your guitar has to offer. Weighing in at nearly two pounds, it’s a pretty chunky cable for stage use, but if hi-fi sounds are what you’re after, the Studio Pro 1000 delivers the goods.
Spectraflex Fatso Flex
The Fatso Flex delivers a big, corpulent sound with beefy output. While the highs seem a tad subdued at first, they’re really not—it’s just that the lows and mids are so huge. The Fatso feels great, too, with its beautiful braided jacket.
Pete Cornish Silver Signature
You just get lots of everything with this English-made cable—warm lows, amazing upper-mid punch, nice treble sheen, and plenty of output. It also looks indestructible—almost as if you could wrap it around yourself and stop a bullet (although, admittedly, we didn’t try that).
Vox CLASS A
This is a very musical cable—very clear and detailed with gorgeous balance between highs and lows, as well as a punchy quality that speaks with authority.
Zaolla Silverline Artist
It’s a very unscientific assessment, but some cables are just more fun to play than others, and the Zaolla is one of them. The sumptuous blend of shimmer and warmth provides instant gratification,
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Post by LooseCannon on Apr 15, 2008 6:37:28 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this gtrwun. So I guess they didn't really like the planet waves cables or maybe they weren't included in the roundup? I've read somewhere in this board that they are unreliable is this true?
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Post by LooseCannon on Apr 15, 2008 7:03:40 GMT -5
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