Detail 01
Female on both ends
It joins two cables. It will not plug into an amp or guitar jack by itself.
Product detailSKU #1273887987143
American Recorder Technologies1/4" Female to 1/4" Female Mono Adapter Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A gold-plated 1/4" mono barrel coupler. Two female jacks joined back to back so you can chain two cables into one longer run.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Joining two short instrument cables into one long one
- Gigging spare when a cable is too short
- Bench and repair work testing cable continuity
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Balanced TRS runs — the ring contact is not carried
- Anyone wanting one clean cable instead of a junction
- Stage floors where the rigid joint gets stepped on
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mono, not stereo
Tip and sleeve only. Insert-style TRS or stereo headphone signals lose a conductor through it.
Detail 03
Two extra contact points
Every joint is a place for noise or intermittent signal. One continuous cable is always the quieter option.
Detail 04
Gold-plated contacts
Slows corrosion in humid or coastal rooms. It does not change the sound of the connection.
Detail 05
Rigid inline barrel
The joint has no strain relief. Cable weight pulls directly on both plugs when it hangs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Adapter only — you supply both cables
- 02Tape the joint down if it sits on a stage floor
- 03Cable capacitance still adds up; two long runs will dull highs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this to make one long guitar cable?
Yes. Total cable length still applies, so joining two 20-foot cables gives you 40 feet of capacitance and the treble loss that comes with it.
02Does it work with TRS balanced cables?
No. It is wired mono, so the ring conductor does not pass. Use a TRS coupler for balanced or insert cables.
03Will it work for speaker cable?
It is a signal adapter, not rated for amp-to-cabinet use. Keep speaker runs on a single proper speaker cable.
04Why does my signal cut out at the joint?
Usually a loose fit or dirt on the contacts. Clean both plugs, and support the barrel so cable weight is not pulling on it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Color Finish
- Gold
