Detail 01
30-foot length
Long runs add capacitance, which softens high frequencies slightly. Most noticeable with passive single-coils straight into an amp.
Product detailSKU #1274034478772
D'AddarioGold-Plated 1/4" Straight Instrument Cable 30 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 30-foot straight-plug instrument cable with gold-plated ends. For players who need real stage range from pedalboard or amp to guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large stages where you move well away from your amp or board
- Studio runs from an isolated amp room back to the live room
- Players who want one long cable instead of coupling two shorter ones
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bedroom or small-room use — 30 feet is a coil on the floor
- Pedalboard patching between adjacent effects
- Rigs where a right-angle plug is needed for tight jack clearance
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
Gold-plated plugs
Gold does not oxidize, so the contact stays clean over years in damp or sweaty environments. It does not change tone.
Detail 03
Straight plugs on both ends
Sticks straight out of the jack. Fine for top-mount jacks; awkward on a Strat-style side jack against a strap.
Detail 04
Instrument cable, not speaker cable
Shielded to reject hum from lights and transformers. Not built to carry amp output to a cabinet.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Only the cable is included — no bag, ties or adapters
- 02If you use a wireless unit, this length is largely redundant
- 03Coil it over-under rather than around your elbow to avoid twisting the conductors
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 30 feet too long for a guitar cable?
It is at the long end of practical for a passive guitar. You may hear a small loss of treble. A buffer or active pickups eliminate that.
02Does gold plating improve the sound?
No. It resists corrosion, so the connection stays reliable longer. Any audible difference comes from a clean contact, not the metal itself.
03Can I use this between my amp head and cabinet?
No. This is a shielded instrument cable. Amp-to-cab connections require a speaker cable.
04Straight or right-angle plugs — which do I want?
Straight suits top-mounted jacks like a Les Paul or an amp input. Right-angle sits flatter on a Strat-style side jack and on pedalboards.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
