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Custom Guitar Cables & Instrument Leads
★★★★★ 5.0 · 110 reviewsGuitar cables cut to the length you need. Neutrik plugs on Mogami 2524, soldered and tested by hand.
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$44.00
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1 · Plug A
2 · Plug B
3 · Length
10 ft
Most guitar leads are 10 to 20 feet. 10, 15 and 20 ft cost less. Not sure what length? See the guide below.
- ✓ Soldered & tested by hand
- ✓ Mogami 2524
- ✓ 5 year warranty
- ✓ 300+ five-star reviews
Wrong length? Send it back within 30 days and we'll remake it with your plugs. You just cover shipping and any new parts.
Is this for you?
Yes if you want a guitar cable cut to the length you actually use, with the plug you want on each end.
Not if you need a short cable between pedals. That's a TS patch cable.
Want no pop when you swap guitars? Put a silent plug on the guitar end.
"Pro grade... they last YEARS... never had one fail over hundreds of gigs." - John Healy
New to instrument leads? Start here.
An instrument lead is the cable that runs from your instrument to your amp or pedalboard. Pick the plug for each end and the length you need, and we solder it by hand. A straight plug is the standard choice. A right angle keeps the cable close to your guitar, and a silent plug mutes automatically when you unplug so there is no pop or hum when you swap guitars.
Which plug should I pick?
If you're unsure, start with a Straight plug on each end. Choose a right angle to keep the cable out of the way and reduce tripping hazards when it's plugged into your board, or a silent plug if you want auto-muting when you unplug.
What plug should I choose?
If your guitar has a recessed jack, go with a straight plug. If you want a right angle on the guitar, which offers a bit more protection against damage, make sure the jack isn't sunken into the body.
- Fender Strat: straight plug
- Telecaster: straight or right angle, depending on the model
- Les Paul: right angle or straight
- Acoustic guitar: right angle or straight
- Gretsch: right angle or straight
For the pedalboard, it's up to you and how your board is set up. Straight plugs keep things easy but leave the plug more exposed to being stepped on. Right angles can help, but they need to plug easily into your first and last pedal, so check that first.
Silent plugs: as a rule of thumb, only use these on the guitar end. Some players love them, others don't. For a no-pop rig they're the way to go, or you can just mute your pedalboard or amp first.
How long should my lead be?
Pick the length that fits how you play. About 10 feet is plenty if your amp or guitar sits close. 15 to 20 feet gives you room to move on stage without tripping on cable. Go longer only if you need it. Try to keep the run from guitar to pedalboard as short as you can without affecting how you play.
Not sure? Email info@goodwoodaudio.com and we'll help you pick.
What makes a good guitar cable?
There's no magic cable. A good one is quiet when it moves, keeps your high end over the length you need, and doesn't fail. Mogami 2524 has very low handling noise, and a soldered Neutrik joint is one you can rely on. Past that, keep the run from guitar to board as short as you can.
Soldered leads are the most reliable way to connect your guitar. The joints don't corrode or work loose over time, so you get a lead you can actually rely on gig after gig.
We use Mogami 2524 instrument cable. It's quiet and road-tested, with low handling noise and great tone. Touring pros use Mogami all over the world.
Instrument Lead FAQ
How many leads do I need?
In most rigs, just one from guitar to pedalboard and one from pedalboard to amp. If you run the 4-cable method, wet/dry, or wet/dry/wet, you need a lead every time a cable leaves or enters your pedalboard. For wet/dry or stereo (2 amps) that's 3 leads total (guitar to board, board to amp left, board to amp right). For the 4-cable method (using your amp's FX loop) it's 4 leads (guitar to board, board to amp input, amp FX send to board, board to amp FX return).
What length should I get?
The run from guitar to pedalboard is the one that matters most, so get the length you need and don't stress over every foot. Usually 12 to 20 feet is plenty. That signal is normally unbuffered (unless you have active pickups), so the cable affects your tone more and rolls off your high end first. The shorter the cable, the less high-end loss, and at 10 to 15 feet it's negligible. A good buffer can drive a lead a long way without tone loss, so if you use one of our junction boxes with an output buffer you can run a longer distance out of your board. Even so, don't get a 30-foot lead if you've only ever needed 20.
I can't solder, is that a problem?
No. These leads arrive soldered and ready to plug into your guitar, pedalboard and amp. You just choose the plugs and length.
What if I get a length wrong?
Every cable is built to your spec, so we can't resell it. If a length is off, send it back within 30 days and we'll remake it with your existing plugs, with no labour charge. You just cover shipping and any new parts it needs. Email info@goodwoodaudio.com first so we know it's coming.
Do expensive guitar cables sound better?
Not past a point. Length matters most: the shorter the run from guitar to board, the less high end you lose. After that you're paying for reliability, and that's what we build for.
Can I use these for bass?
Yes. They work for bass, keys and any 1/4" instrument.
How do silent plugs work?
A switch inside the plug mutes the signal as you pull it out, so there's no pop through the amp.
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