Detail 01
30 ft length
Long unbalanced runs bleed high end. Expect a slightly softer top than the same cable at 10 ft.
Product detailSKU #1321473137649
D'AddarioAmerican Stage Instrument Cable 30 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 30 ft instrument cable for players who need to cover a stage or a room without a second cable and a coupler.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists working a large stage or wide pedalboard-to-amp runs
- Studio rooms where amp and player sit far apart
- Anyone tired of replacing cheap cables every year
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bedroom or small-room players — 10 to 18 ft is cheaper and less clutter
- Anyone on a tight budget who needs several cables at once
- Balanced line-level runs between mixers or interfaces
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
Instrument cable, not speaker cable
Never run it between an amp head and a cabinet. It is not built to carry speaker-level power.
Detail 03
Unbalanced 1/4 in connection
Picks up hum near lighting rigs and power runs. Keep it away from power cables where you can.
Detail 04
Black jacket
Disappears on a dark stage floor, which is good for looks and bad for finding it during teardown.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One cable only — you still need a second for pedalboard-to-amp runs
- 02Coil it over-under, not around your elbow, to keep the jacket from twisting
- 03At this length, a wireless system may suit some players better
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this between my head and cab?
No. This is an instrument cable. Amp head to speaker cabinet requires a speaker cable, which uses heavier conductors and no shielding. Using the wrong one can damage the amp.
02Will 30 feet kill my tone?
You will lose some high end compared to a short cable. It is audible on a bright single-coil rig. Running a buffered pedal or an active pickup early in the chain offsets most of it.
03Is this straight ends or right angle?
It ships as a straight-to-straight instrument cable. If your guitar has a side-mounted jack that needs clearance, look for a right-angle version instead.
04Does it work for bass and keyboards?
Yes. Any passive or active instrument with a 1/4 in unbalanced output works — bass, keyboard, acoustic with a pickup.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
