Detail 01
Circuit Breaker switch
A latching mute at the plug. Press it to kill signal, so you can unplug without the bang through the speakers.
Product detailSKU #1274034478374
D'AddarioPW-AG Circuit Breaker 1/4" Straight Instrument Cable 20 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-foot instrument cable with straight plugs on both ends and a latching switch that mutes the signal when unplugged. For guitar and bass rigs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping guitars mid-set without a pop through the amp
- Stage runs where you move well away from the amp
- Players who unplug often and want silent disconnects
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Short pedalboard patch runs — 20 feet is far too long
- Amps or jacks with recessed inputs needing a right-angle plug
- Anyone who prefers the shortest possible cable for signal reasons
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
20 ft length
Enough to walk a small stage. Longer instrument cable also means more capacitance, which softens the very top end.
Detail 03
Straight plugs on both ends
Sticks straight out of the jack. Fine for top-mount inputs, awkward on a guitar with a side-recessed jack plate.
Detail 04
1/4" unbalanced instrument cable
Built for guitar and bass into an amp or pedal, not for balanced line or microphone runs.
Detail 05
Black jacket
Blends into a dark stage floor, which also means it is easy to lose track of while coiling.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Straight plugs only — check your guitar's jack has clearance
- 02The mute switch stays latched, so a silent amp may just be a switched cable
- 0320 feet needs proper coiling; sloppy wrapping is what kills cables
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the Circuit Breaker switch actually do?
It mutes the signal at the plug. You press it before unplugging so the amp stays quiet, then press again to restore signal.
02Can I use this as a speaker cable?
No. This is an instrument cable. Running an amp head into a cabinet through one can damage the amp.
03Is 20 feet too long for guitar?
It is a common stage length. There is some added high-end loss over a short cable, but most players will not find it obvious.
04Does it come with a right-angle end?
No. Both ends are straight plugs.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
