Cable question if it’s ok to ask that here

[EddieNYC]

I have a LP, a tube screamer, and a Marshall 5 watt DSL amp and am looking to get new cables. I only play seated in my basement for fun.

 

I was looking to get a 10 foot right angle that I can use to go straight to an Amp or to a pedal. For the next cable I was probably going straight plug and thought about a 6 foot cable.

 

This probably sounds dumb asking about lengths but I have heard that longer cables can diminish the sound.

 

1) is the comment on length hurting tone meant for each cable, or both cables combined? I

 

2) If it’s combined should I go as short as possible from the pedal to the Amp with 3 ft, or am I fine with 6 ft that gives me a little more flexibility.

 

Thanks,

Mike

[sculpin]

I have a LP, a tube screamer, and a Marshall 5 watt DSL amp and am looking to get new cables. I only play seated in my basement for fun.

 

I was looking to get a 10 foot right angle that I can use to go straight to an Amp or to a pedal. For the next cable I was probably going straight plug and thought about a 6 foot cable.

 

This probably sounds dumb asking about lengths but I have heard that longer cables can diminish the sound.

 

1) is the comment on length hurting tone meant for each cable, or both cables combined? I

 

2) If it’s combined should I go as short as possible from the pedal to the Amp with 3 ft, or am I fine with 6 ft that gives me a little more flexibility.

 

Thanks,

Mike

 

The 6ft one is fine. Better to have a little more length than not enough.

[D-28]

The 6ft one is fine. Better to have a little more length than not enough.

That was a set up right...

[deeman]

If you buy a quality instrument cable, anything under 20 feet will be fine.

[kidblast]

The 6ft one is fine. Better to have a little more length than not enough.

 

ah but then there's wireless.............