Detail 01
15 feet
Enough to stand a few steps from your amp. Shorter runs slightly reduce capacitance and high-end loss, but this length is a common compromise.
Product detailSKU #1274034478835
D'AddarioGold-Plated 1/4" Straight Instrument Cable 15 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 15-foot instrument cable with straight plugs at both ends and gold-plated contacts. Standard length for standing in front of an amp or pedalboard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar or bass to amp at normal stage distance
- Running from a pedalboard to an amp across a stage
- Rehearsal spaces where you move around while playing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Patching pedals together, where 15 feet is far too long
- Jacks recessed into a body where a right-angle plug fits better
- Speaker cabinet connections, which need speaker cable instead
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
Straight plugs on both ends
Sticks out from the jack. On a Strat-style angled jack this is fine; on a top-mounted jack it can catch.
Detail 03
Gold-plated contacts
Gold resists corrosion, so the connection stays clean over time in humid or sweaty conditions.
Detail 04
1/4" instrument cable
Shielded for low-level instrument signal. Do not use it between an amp head and a speaker cabinet.
Detail 05
Black jacket
Disappears on a dark stage floor, which also means you should coil and mark it so it does not get lost or tripped over.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One cable only, not a pack, so budget one per instrument
- 02Straight ends may not clear a recessed jack plate
- 03Coil it over-under, not around your elbow, so the shield lasts
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 15 feet long enough for gigging?
For most small stages, yes. It gets you several steps from the amp. If you roam a large stage, look at a longer run or wireless.
02Can I use this as a speaker cable?
No. This is a shielded instrument cable for low-level signal. Amp head to cabinet needs unshielded speaker cable rated for that load.
03Does gold plating actually change the tone?
It does not change tone. It resists corrosion, so the contact stays reliable and quiet longer than bare metal in sweaty or humid conditions.
04Straight or right-angle plug?
Straight works on angled jack plates and amps. Right-angle suits guitars with a top-mounted jack where a straight plug sticks out and can snag.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
