I read using an instrument cable can damage the amp and speakers.
Guitar amp to cab cable.
Most importantly always use a speaker cable when connecting an amp head to a speaker cabinet.
This is my how to video for hooking up a guitar amp to a 1960a marshall lead 4x12 speaker cabinet with the mono stereo selector switch.
Unshielded at least 12 gauge.
The better connectors are some 3 4 times the price of jacks and i doubt will ever have the same economies of scale nor be as common.
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I was using a normal guitar lead instrument cable but have since learned this is very bad.
However there are factors to take into consideration so that you don t damage your amp.
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I have a run of under 10 feet.
It would be a brave amp maker that fitted switching speakons to their amps and cabs.
Companies like monster cable and many others have made a fortune by misinformation and agressive marketing.
Hi slutz i m researching what cable to use between my tube guitar amp and my 2x12 cabinet in my studio.
For most applications in a typical band setting no larger speaker cable than 12guage is needed anywhere guitar amps pa monitors up to about 100 feet.
Although it looks similar to a speaker cable an instrument cable can cause damage.
Other criteria that forums tell me are very important are.
What s the best 1 4 cable brand gauge etc to connect a guitar amp head to a speaker cabinet.