Detail 01
Gold-plated connectors
Gold resists corrosion, so the contact stays clean over years of plugging in. It does not change tone on its own.
Product detailSKU #1274034478699
D'AddarioGold-Plated 1/4" Straight Instrument Cable 20 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-foot instrument cable with gold-plated straight plugs on both ends. For guitar, bass, or keys into an amp or pedalboard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar to amp with room to move at a club gig
- Feeding a pedalboard from an instrument across a stage
- Replacing a crackling cable that has started cutting out
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Microphones — those need XLR, not 1/4"
- Guitars with a recessed or side-mounted jack that wants a right-angle plug
- Speaker cabinet runs, which need heavier speaker cable
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 both ends
Sticks straight out of the jack. Fine on a Strat-style top jack, awkward on guitars with an edge-mounted jack.
Detail 03
20-foot length
Enough to step away from the amp without unplugging. Longer unbalanced runs can shave a little high end.
Detail 04
1/4" instrument cable
Unbalanced and shielded for high-impedance pickups. Not interchangeable with speaker cable, which lacks shielding.
Detail 05
$37.99
Above bargain-bin cable, below boutique. You are paying for connectors and build rather than a name.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your guitar's jack — a recessed Les Paul-style jack often prefers a right-angle plug
- 02Nothing included beyond the cable: no wrap, no adapters
- 03Do not use as a speaker cable between a head and cabinet
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does gold plating improve the sound?
No. Gold resists corrosion so the connection stays reliable over time. Any tonal difference comes from a clean contact, not the metal itself.
02Is 20 feet too long for guitar?
It is a common stage length. Very long unbalanced runs can slightly roll off treble, but 20 feet is well within normal territory for guitar.
03Can I use this between my amp head and speaker cabinet?
No. Speaker connections need unshielded heavy-gauge speaker cable. Using an instrument cable there risks damaging the amp.
04Will it work with a bass or keyboard?
Yes. Any instrument with a 1/4" output takes this cable, including bass, keyboards, and acoustic guitars with a pickup.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
