Detail 01
Circuit Breaker switch
Mutes the signal instead of letting a broken connection blast a pop through the amp. Useful for swapping guitars live.
Product detailSKU #1274034478517
D'AddarioPW-AG Circuit Breaker 1/4" Straight Instrument Cable 10 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
10 ft instrument cable with a lifetime-oriented build and a switch that mutes the signal if the connection fails. For players who gig and hate dead cables mid-set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage use where a cable failure would cut you off mid-song
- Short runs from pedalboard to amp or guitar to board
- Players tired of replacing cheap cables every few months
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Long stage runs from a distant amp position
- Anyone who only plays seated at home next to the amp
- Budget buyers who need several cables at once
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
10 ft length
Enough for guitar to pedalboard, or a small stage. Tight if your amp sits across the room.
Detail 03
Straight plugs both ends
Works with top-mounted jacks. On a Strat-style side jack or a tight pedalboard, a right-angle end is cleaner.
Detail 04
1/4 inch connectors
Standard instrument connection. Fits guitars, basses, pedals, amps. Not for speaker cabinet runs.
Detail 05
Shielded instrument cable
Shielding rejects hum from lights and power supplies. Matters most with single coils and high-gain settings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Instrument cable, not speaker cable. Do not use between a head and cabinet
- 02Straight ends can stick out and strain a side-mounted guitar jack
- 03One cable only. A pedalboard needs patch cables too
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the circuit breaker actually do?
It's a switch that silences the cable. Flip it before unplugging and you avoid the loud pop that comes from pulling a live cable out of an amp.
02Is 10 feet long enough to gig with?
For small stages or if you stay near your amp, yes. If you move around a larger stage, a 15 or 20 foot cable gives more room.
03Can I use this between my amp head and speaker cabinet?
No. This is a shielded instrument cable. Speaker connections need unshielded speaker cable rated for the power, or you risk damaging the amp.
04Why does it cost more than a basic cable?
The switch and heavier construction account for the difference. If you're wiring a home setup that never gets unplugged, a simpler cable does the same job.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
