Cable suggestions for wiring 2 GCX, rack units, and pedals?

rp108 · 10th August 2011

I am currently building my rack setup which mainly consists of 2 GCX units, ISP Decimator Pro Rack G, Korg DTR-2000, and a bunch of pedals for effects.

Does anyone have suggestions on what cables to use for wiring this rig? I would like to keep cost down as much as possible but without sacrificing a lot of quality.

The Lava ELC Solder-Free kit looks good but have never used solderfree cables before.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Draytone · 17th August 2011

It sounds like you are a pretty serious guitarist with a rig like that. If it were me, I'd either myself, or find someone that can make a bunch of patch cables to some short standard lengths. Maybe 6", 9", 12", 24"..or something like that. I am a big fan of the Canare GS-4 cable, however I think there is a Mogami equivalent which is essentially the same cable with a different name. For connectors I'd go soldered no doubt, for the mechanical durability. I've used Neutrik before but they are a bit bulky. Perhaps the Switchcraft might be more suitable. I know CAE use some Switchcraft...I'd imagine they'd have a pretty good idea of what they were doing.

-Rob

drbob1 · 17th August 2011

For myself, I agree with building the cables to length. Just learn to solder, get a good iron and a good wire stripper. For my pedalboard the Canare was just too dark, went with George L's cable and soldered Switchcraft ends and it sounds good. Not super expensive either.

If you can't solder maybe talk to Lava Cables about what he'd recommend, he seems a good guy.

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rp108 Gear interested Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 4 Thread Starter	Cable suggestions for wiring 2 GCX, rack units, and pedals? I am currently building my rack setup which mainly consists of 2 GCX units, ISP Decimator Pro Rack G, Korg DTR-2000, and a bunch of pedals for effects. Does anyone have suggestions on what cables to use for wiring this rig? I would like to keep cost down as much as possible but without sacrificing a lot of quality. The Lava ELC Solder-Free kit looks good but have never used solderfree cables before. Any suggestions would be appreciated! __________________ Engl Savage 120 Marshall JCM 800 2204 (1986) Peavey Triple X (EL34s and ECC83s) Roland Jazz Chorus 120 2x12 (1983) Mesa Recto Cab 4x12 V30s LTD MH-1000 EMG 81/85 Shit ton of pedals and building a rack

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17th August 2011	#2
Draytone Gear addict Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 345	It sounds like you are a pretty serious guitarist with a rig like that. If it were me, I'd either myself, or find someone that can make a bunch of patch cables to some short standard lengths. Maybe 6", 9", 12", 24"..or something like that. I am a big fan of the Canare GS-4 cable, however I think there is a Mogami equivalent which is essentially the same cable with a different name. For connectors I'd go soldered no doubt, for the mechanical durability. I've used Neutrik before but they are a bit bulky. Perhaps the Switchcraft might be more suitable. I know CAE use some Switchcraft...I'd imagine they'd have a pretty good idea of what they were doing. -Rob

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drbob1 Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,420 3 Reviews written	For myself, I agree with building the cables to length. Just learn to solder, get a good iron and a good wire stripper. For my pedalboard the Canare was just too dark, went with George L's cable and soldered Switchcraft ends and it sounds good. Not super expensive either. If you can't solder maybe talk to Lava Cables about what he'd recommend, he seems a good guy.