Guitar Cables

American Musical Supply is your stop for the best instrument cables in the business! Your instrument needs to sound its best and sound consistent when you plug in, so don't settle for no-names from unreliable third parties. 1/4 inch TS (tip-sleeve) instrument cables are absolute necessities for any musician or live sound technician. Make sure you have plenty of them on hand - American Musical Supply is stocked with sturdy, reliable 1/4 inch instrument cables of different lengths and designs (standard, braided, coiled) ranging up to 25 feet long. This includes guitar cables, bass cables, and cables that can be used with keyboards, synths, drum machines, samplers, and other audio hardware. We also carry a wide variety of small patch cables (from six inches to two feet long) for connecting and chaining your effects pedals - flat, low-profile, and right-angle configurations are all available!

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  1. Fender Blockchain Patch Cable Kit
    Fender Blockchain Patch Cable Kit
    A curated collection of custom-designed patch cables, the Fender Blockchain cable kits are a one-stop shop for your stompbox needs. The innovative and malleable cubed PVC jacket allows for clean wiring of your...
    $29.99 - $59.99

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  2. Pig Hog PCH10G Graffiti Instrument Cable Straight
    Pig Hog PCH10G Graffiti Instrument Cable Straight
    Grab hold of a Pig Hog! Available in graffiti colors, Pig Hog cables are precisely overbuilt to stand up to the most grueling tour conditions imaginable. They feature extra-thick 8mm wire, performance quality...
    $26.95 - $38.95

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  3. Pig Hog PHLSK3CA Lil Pigs Low Profile Patch Cables
    Pig Hog PHLSK3CA Lil Pigs Low Profile Patch Cables
    Pig Hog cables are precisely overbuilt to stand up to the most grueling tour conditions imaginable and are designed to provide the highest quality performance with outstanding value. Pig Hog understands your cables...
    $19.95

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  4. Orange Crush Patch Cable 6" 3 Pack
    Orange Crush Patch Cable 6" 3 Pack
    Orange Crush patch cables are manufactured using the finest components available, including the highest grade oxygen-free copper for optimum signal clarity and articulation. 1/4" jacks are nickel-plated for extra...
    $19.99

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  5. Hosa HGTR Pro Guitar Patch Cable REAN
    Hosa HGTR Pro Guitar Patch Cable REAN
    The Hosa HGTR Straight Rean Pro Guitar Instrument Cable is engineered to deliver years of rock-solid reliability. Combining REAN connectors by Neutrik AG with world-class manufacturing techniques, the Hosa HGTR...
    $16.95 - $36.95

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  6. RockBoard Gold Series Flat Patch Cable
    RockBoard Gold Series Flat Patch Cable
    The RockBoard Gold Series cables are made with superior components so you can connect your guitar and effects with confidence. Designed for guitarists who desire a clean natural signal with accuracy. RockBoard...
    $9.20 - $9.50

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  7. Samson Tourtek Pro TPIW Woven Fabric Instrument Cable
    Samson Tourtek Pro TPIW Woven Fabric Instrument Cable
    Tourtek Pro TPIW Woven Fabric Instrument Cables deliver premium performance and maximum durability for the most demanding live performers. The smooth braided nylon outer jack provides added protection from kinks or...
    $29.99 - $39.99

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  8. Ernie Ball Braided Instrument Cable 10'
    Ernie Ball Braided Instrument Cable 10'
    Ernie Ball instrument cables feature a high-quality design made with superior components that are built to last. Dual-conductors deliver reliably clear tone with crisp highs, tight mids, and rich harmonics....
    $24.99

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  9. D'Addario PW-AGLRA Circuit Breaker Instrument Cable Right Angle
    D'Addario PW-AGLRA Circuit Breaker Instrument Cable Right Angle
    The Circuit Breaker cable with one right angled plug has a Latching Cut-Off Switch. Featuring the same solderless plug connection as its predecessor, the Circuit Breaker cable has an actuated “kill switch” that...
    $32.99

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  10. Hosa Tweed Guitar Cable
    Hosa Tweed Guitar Cable
    The Hosa GTR518 Tweed Guitar Instrument Cable is designed to provide years of dependable service. High-quality components and world-class manufacturing combine to deliver products of exceptional value. Hosa...
    $23.95

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  11. Hot Wires Guitar Instrument Standard Cables with One Angled End
    Hot Wires Guitar Instrument Standard Cables with One Angled End
    When it comes to live sound, recording, and electric instruments, these quality Hot Wires cables are a vital tool. Hot Wires guitar instrument cables are flexible, durable, and have an inner and outer PVC shielding...
    $13.00

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  12. Samson Tourtek Pro TPFAP Flat Patch Cable
    Samson Tourtek Pro TPFAP Flat Patch Cable
    Tourtek Pro TPFAP Flat Patch Cables are designed to withstand the demands of sound engineers and touring musicians. These rugged cables features 90° 24k gold-plated connectors on both ends and 4mm thick outer...
    $14.99

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  13. Ernie Ball Instrument Cable with One Angled End
    Ernie Ball Instrument Cable with One Angled End
    High-end design, the Ernie Ball cables are made with superior components that are built to last. Ernie Ball Cables transmit a clean transparent signal that is superbly quiet while accurately and faithfully...
    $24.99 - $58.95

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  14. Ernie Ball PO6384 Flat Ribbon Patch Cable 3-Pack
    Ernie Ball PO6384 Flat Ribbon Patch Cable 3-Pack
    Ernie Ball flat ribbon patch cables feature a high-quality design made with superior components that are built to last. The flat cable design and low-profile connectors allow for optimized pedalboard layout and...
    $24.99 - $29.99

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  15. PRS Classic Instrument Cable Straight to Straight
    PRS Classic Instrument Cable Straight to Straight
    Featuring straight ends, the PRS Classic Series instrument cables feature carefully tuned capacitance, designed specifically for excellent signal clarity. The cables’ spiral-shielding provides flexibility and...
    $19.99 - $27.99

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  16. Pig Hog PHLSK1CA Lil Pigs Low Profile Patch Cables
    Pig Hog PHLSK1CA Lil Pigs Low Profile Patch Cables
    Pig Hog cables are precisely overbuilt to stand up to the most grueling tour conditions imaginable and are designed to provide the highest quality performance with outstanding value. Pig Hog understands your cables...
    $17.95

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American Musical Supply is excited to be your stop for 1/4" instrument cables – including guitar cables, bass cables, keyboard cables, and cables that can be used with drum machines, samplers, and other audio hardware. We offer True 0% interest payment plans - applying is easy. Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add 1/4” instrument cables to your creative setup.

We make buying 1/4" instrument cables quick and easy - in-stock items that are ordered before 5PM will ship out the same day! (see our Shipping Information Page for more details) Do you have questions about 1/4" instrument cables and want to know which items would be best for you? Give us a call at 800-319-9043 - our experts are standing by.

What is an instrument cable? A 1/4 inch instrument cable, also known as a TS (tip-sleeve) cable, is generally used to move unbalanced mono signal. These TS cables are straightforward - having audio signal travel over the positive ‘tip’ (T) with a ground in the ‘sleeve’ (S). However, due to this unbalanced TS design, extra noise and audio inconsistencies may occur over very long cable runs. It helps to keep your TS cables on the shorter end of things while still remaining comfortable and flexible during your performances.

Most commonly, electric guitars, acoustic-electric guitars, electric bass guitars, keyboards, and audio devices use 1/4 inch TS cables to connect to amplifiers. Most keyboards have two 1/4 inch outputs – which means you’ll need a cable for both the ‘left’ and ‘right’ to move signal in stereo. Otherwise you can just connect one cable to the properly marked output and move that signal in mono. In addition to amplifiers, you can also use these cables to connect your instrument directly to an input channel on a mixer or audio interface (many of these devices allow either unbalanced or balanced 1/4 inch connections).

If you’re an instrumentalist looking for an extra layer of stability and flexibility in your signal chain, a direct box changes the signal from unbalanced to balanced, which helps eliminate the noise issue over long distances. There are both active direct boxes (powered) and passive direct boxes (unpowered) that are suited to different applications and connection types. An example of a DI box in action would be connecting your electric guitar cable and its unbalanced guitar signal to a direct box input and then running the now-balanced direct box output to a mixer/house PA system at the back of the performance venue.

Patch cables (sometimes called effects pedal cables) are short 1/4 inch TS cables ranging from six inches to two feet long for chaining your guitar effects or bass guitar effects together. These cables make it incredibly easy to arrange your effects in order on a pedalboard, making setup a breeze. Simply go from your guitar or bass into the input of your first pedal, then go from the output of that pedal into the input of the next pedal. Repeat as needed until you get to your last pedal output, which will now run into your amplifier’s input. For additional information on properly ordering the placement of your pedals in the signal chain, be sure to take a look at the AMS 'Pedal Flow 101' Buyer's Guide.

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