which lead?

[bicolormoth]

i have 2 leads for my guitar/amp/pod etc, 1 longy & 1 shorty, but they both make horibble static /buzzing noises if i so much as breathe near them. I have resoldered the co-axial end fittings but they are not much better. they have metal screw cap fittings.
can anyone recommend a good quality make/type of lead that will not make these wicked noises. its putting me off.

Moth.

[ZappaFan]

You could try the 'Planet Waves' range of cables. I have a few and they have always been spot on

[Rick]

i was just going to say that zapp

[ZappaFan]

:-)

[Highway Star]

I use Planet Waves as well. They are spot on.

Farl

[Rick]

i've got a load of those with the little switches on, they are a pain in the fecking arse.

[Guitarpima]

I'm still using the same cords from around 1990. I guess I should invest in some new ones sooner or later.

[Stew]

Planet waves +1
and unlike RIck i like the switches means can switch guitar off in an instant or at any point in your setup like effects board to amp. Whatever brand you go for look for gold plated connections!!!

[Six]

I'm using Live Wire Professional, purchased from Chris at Guitarzone, they're good quality leads at a budget price.

[Guitarpima]

Planet waves +1
and unlike RIck i like the switches means can switch guitar off in an instant or at any point in your setup like effects board to amp. Whatever brand you go for look for gold plated connections!!!

There's a company out there that makes really good cords that use silver leads inside. I have sinilair cables I use to connect my speakers. The difference between them and regular is night and day. The only drawback is a simple 6ft cord is something like $80.00. I'll have to find them again and post the addy when I find it. I believe I heard about them on a Curt Mitchell video on the web.

[bicolormoth]

thanks for the replies, i will have to look around for some "goldies". the local "music" shop only sells some generic leads that look like they will be similar in (poor) quality to the ones i already have.

[TheGummy]

look out for a long warranty too so you can get it replaced if it goes tits up.

[Rob]

I use piranha cables, piranha monoflex had em years no issues

[Guitarpima]

Try these (http://www.odysseyprosound.com/accusound.html#inst)

[mullyman]

I use Monster cables with the gold pins. One thing though, before you go buying new cables, you may want to unscrew your jack and make sure that the things inside there aren't bent and not making a solid connection with your cable plug. It could be as simple as that.....especially since you said you've soldered the cables again.
MULLY
but don't let me stop you from buying new cables, I like shopping

[Stew]

Can i just make further comment on the Planet Waves cables? if you damage them you don't need to re-solder you simply unscrew cut the cable back a bit onto unbent bit of cable and push back in and retighten the screw.

If you look at the planet waves patch kit this is same coonector and cable as the standards cable they sell, only difference is you get a small tool for making a neat cut through the entire cable, no stripping of out sheath required whatsoever.

[bicolormoth]

in the end i settled for one of these: CustomleadZ Silent Guitar lead Neutrik


it has gold pins and a nifty little switch in the guitar jack pin so it is off untill its in, no buzzing !

i likes it :slider3:

[Stew]

cool move :thumb:

[bicolormoth]

i agree. it's so off-putting having all that crackling going on. so the next thing i looked at was the neck/set-up etc. having read a few threads on here about getting the guitar set up properly I had a go at the intonation. the difference is amazing. as it was it was playing sharp at the 12th fret on all strings, so i reset the bridge saddles and retuned the strings, much better now. every little helps when you're learning to play.
not happy with that though, i phoned up "Sounds Great" in Stockport and asked if they have a guitar tech guy. they do and they can set it up "properly" for me for £40. plus new strings. (which i have already).
i think its a good idea to get the most out of what is , aparently, a good guitar for a beginner.
i will have to wait 'til around early Feb , though, as they are so busy. i'll settle for new strings for now. i just bought some Adagio extra lights (10's). will see how they go.
only a few days ago i had little interest in my electric, and now i realise it is the key to me learning more easily.
keep the good advice coming guys, i need all the help i can get.

Moth.

[Rob]

i agree. it's so off-putting having all that crackling going on. so the next thing i looked at was the neck/set-up etc. having read a few threads on here about getting the guitar set up properly I had a go at the intonation. the difference is amazing. as it was it was playing sharp at the 12th fret on all strings, so i reset the bridge saddles and retuned the strings, much better now. every little helps when you're learning to play.
not happy with that though, i phoned up "Sounds Great" in Stockport and asked if they have a guitar tech guy. they do and they can set it up "properly" for me for £40. plus new strings. (which i have already).
i think its a good idea to get the most out of what is , aparently, a good guitar for a beginner.
i will have to wait 'til around early Feb , though, as they are so busy. i'll settle for new strings for now. i just bought some Adagio extra lights (10's). will see how they go.
only a few days ago i had little interest in my electric, and now i realise it is the key to me learning more easily.
keep the good advice coming guys, i need all the help i can get.

Moth.

You can tell the bug is starting to bite :-) you got yourself a nice versatile electric with the Yamy a great guitar to learn on with the single coils and a humbucker, you can cover all bases. :thumb:

[bicolormoth]

schoolboy error number 1 ..... don't try to fit acoustic string to yer leccy. they lift the tremolo bridge up out of the body recess .. :oops:
they are now on my acoustic, and sound loverly.

I had to dash out and get another set for my leccy. came back with a set of Ernie Ball superslinky extra lights (9's).

they also sound rather marvellous. ... now where did i put those chord diagrams ..? :10:

[Six]

May I recommend that you have a crack at doing the set-up yourself before shelling out £40 for someone to do it for you.

The worst case scenario is that you make a hash of it and then pay £40 to have it done properly.

At the other end of the scale, you might just do a great job and have a guitar that plays great without having to pay a penny.

Either way you'll learn about the finer intricacies of your guitar.

Have a read of this six-step tutorial http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/tutorial1.htm then get the allen keys out, what have you got to lose?

[bicolormoth]

cheers Phil, thanks for the linky. It looks do-able, if a bit time consuming. but there is plenty of info to help get the right result. maybe i will have a bash at it. never any harm in trying a bit of diy.

Moth.

[mullyman]

cheers Phil, thanks for the linky. It looks do-able, if a bit time consuming. but there is plenty of info to help get the right result. maybe i will have a bash at it. never any harm in trying a bit of diy.

Moth.

Yeah, I'm with Phil 110% on doing it yourself. I don't know how much 40 (whatever that little symbol is) is but it doesn't sound cheap. I hate that guitar shops charge so much for doing so little. Like Phil said, worst thing you could do is not get it right and then have to have them do it for you. My only advice would be to be very careful if you're going to adjust your truss rod. Do a quarter turn then sight check it down the neck between the fingerboard and the strings. If it hasn't come into balance do another quarter turn and check again. Last thing you want to do is go twisting on that truss rod and have it snap on you. If that happens you're screwed. Gingerly at first until you get the hang of it.
MULLY

[bicolormoth]

You can tell the bug is starting to bite :-) you got yourself a nice versatile electric with the Yamy a great guitar to learn on with the single coils and a humbucker, you can cover all bases. :thumb:

hehe, looks like yer right. i am now really looking forward to making good use of my 112 in the future. I have been advised on here to get hold of a Line6 pod v2, so guess what .... got one last night off e-bay - £62, someone upgraded to a Guitar Rig 3 . it should work okay with my little practice amp for now. (?)
I am also in the process of converting my garage into a useable space for Guests;Games;TV;Music & now GUITARS ! woohoo.!

MULLY - that's around $60 for the guitar set-up & $95 for the Pod V2 . this is my Xmas prezzy to me. :)