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HosaGFT-447BK 2" Gaffers Tape - 60 Yards, Black

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Hosa GFT-447BK 2" Gaffers Tape - 60 Yards, Black

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Two-inch black gaffers tape on a 60-yard roll. Matte, hand-tearable, and removable — the standard for taping cables to stage floors.

Hosa GFT-447BK 2" Gaffers Tape - 60 Yards, Black product detail
Product studyHosa GFT-447BK 2" Gaffers Tape - 60 Yards, Black

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Securing cable runs across a stage or venue floor
  • Marking positions for mics, monitors and gear on a set
  • Taping down setlists and pedalboard cables at a gig

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Long-term structural bonds; gaffers tape is meant to come up
  • Anyone wanting a shiny finish — this is deliberately non-reflective
  • Budget one-off jobs where a smaller roll would do

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 01

Matte black finish

Doesn't reflect stage lighting, so taped runs stay invisible from the audience and on camera.

Detail 02

2 inch width

Wide enough to hold a bundle of cables flat in one pass. Narrower tape needs overlapping strips.

Detail 03

60 yard roll

A full-size professional roll. Covers repeat gigs rather than a single setup.

Detail 04

Hand-tearable

Tears clean across and down the length without scissors, so you can work one-handed mid-setup.

Detail 05

Cloth backing

Conforms to uneven surfaces and doesn't leave the hard residue that plastic-backed tapes do.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Not the same as duct tape — don't substitute one for the other
  2. 02Residue is minimal but rises with heat and time; pull it after the show
  3. 03Test on finished wood or painted floors before running a full pass

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will it damage a hardwood stage floor?

Gaffers tape is designed to release cleanly, but finish quality varies. Test a small piece first and remove it the same day where you can.

02How is this different from duct tape?

Gaffers tape has a matte cloth backing and a lower-tack adhesive built to peel off cleanly. Duct tape is glossy and leaves heavy residue.

03Can I write on it?

Yes. The matte cloth surface takes marker well, which is why it gets used for labeling cases and marking positions.

04How much stage does 60 yards cover?

180 feet of single-pass run. A typical club stage cable run uses a few yards, so one roll lasts many shows.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
60 Yards Black

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