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Circuit Breaker mute switch
A latching switch at the plug kills signal so you can unplug silently instead of reaching for the amp volume.
Product detailSKU #1274034478453
D'AddarioPW-AG Circuit Breaker 1/4" Straight Instrument Cable 15 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
15-foot instrument cable with a switch that mutes it while unplugging. For players who swap guitars mid-set through a live rig.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping guitars onstage without a pop through the PA
- Standing back from an amp on a stage
- Straight-to-straight jacks on amps and pedalboards
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Short pedalboard hops, where 15 feet coils up wastefully
- Guitars with recessed or side-mounted jacks needing an angled plug
- Anyone who wants the cheapest possible spare
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.
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15 feet
Enough to move around a small stage. Longer cables add a little capacitance, which can shave the very top end.
Detail 03
Straight plug both ends
Fine for top-mounted jacks and amps. Straight plugs stick out and can strain a jack on a strap-worn guitar.
Detail 04
1/4 inch, unbalanced
Standard guitar and bass connection. Not for mics or balanced line runs to a mixer.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The switch is a moving part — it can be knocked mid-song if you brush it
- 02One cable only; a full pedalboard needs shorter patch cables too
- 03Confirm your guitar's jack accepts a straight plug without binding
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the mute switch stay on, or do I hold it?
It latches. Press once to mute and it stays muted until you press again, so you can unplug and swap instruments with both hands free.
02Can I use this as a speaker cable?
No. This is an instrument cable, and the mute switch makes it especially wrong for speaker duty. Use a proper unswitched speaker cable between head and cabinet.
03Is 15 feet too long for tone?
For most rigs, no. 15 feet is a normal stage length. If you chain several long cables together you may notice slightly less high end.
04Will it work with bass and keyboards?
Yes. Any instrument with a standard unbalanced 1/4 inch output works, including bass, keyboards and acoustic pickups.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
