Guitar Cable FAQs
A growing library of frequently asked questions about guitar and instrument cables!
What guitar cable should I buy?
Well, we may be a little biased, but we truly think this is the absolute best cable you can buy. It has the least amount of tone loss and comes with a lifetime warranty. Learn more here!
Are guitar cables shielded?
Yes, every cable comes with some sort of shielding. Braided shielding is arguably the best you can have. That is why we strongly suggest a low capacitance cable from Runway Audio. Get one here!
Does my guitar cable matter?
Yes! A poor quality cable will give a poor quality sound. It is really that simple. That is why we high recommend a low capacitance cable. Get one here!
Does my guitar cable length matter?
Yes, the longer the cable the more tone loss you will have. You can reduce the tone loss a lot with a low capacitance cable. Get one here!
How long is a guitar cable?
Guitar cables don't have any standard lengths. The most common are 10ft, 15ft and 25ft. Keep in mind that the longer the cable the more tone loss you will have. That is why we highly recommend that you get a low capacitance cable. Get one here!
Are guitar cables balanced?
Nope, guitar cables are unbalanced. That is why there is tone loss. That is why you need a cable with low capacitance. Get one here!
Are guitar cables balanced?
Nope, guitar cables are unbalanced. That is why there is tone loss. That is why you need a cable with low capacitance. Get one here!