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Topic: does it really matter what type of guitar cord you use
I've been using the Made in China stuff for years and I don't seem to have a problem. Did buy a Fender cord a couple of times and they wear out just like any other cord I've bought. But really is there a big difference in these 40 dollar guitar cords verses these 3 to 5 dollar ones
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Re: does it really matter what type of guitar cord you use
No- I use them all week, 40 weeks of the year, and if anything most times the cheaper, chinese-made leads outlast the $40 dollar name brands.

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Re: does it really matter what type of guitar cord you use
I have found some really low quality leads before that seem to increase the hum significantly and tend to break after a short while. I switched to some high quality cables for my patch leads between pedals as these kept breaking and also I could never find which one was causing this annoying buzz!
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- Registered: 30-11-10
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Re: does it really matter what type of guitar cord you use
Yes it does. Currently I use CBI 18 foot GA. I've tried others like Planet Waves etc, and they dont do as good a job. Ive also had Monster Cable but I think it's honestly more marketing than substance. I like CBI and their 10 year guarantee (In five years Ive never had one go out). PW has a lifetime, but I have had to actually use that warranty 4-5 times. I'd rather not worry and use something that never seems to go out.
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