Detail 01
95% braided shield (64 x .12)
Dense coverage over the signal wire, which is what keeps hum and buzz from single-coils out of the run.
Product detailSKU #1274423038142
Musician's GearBraided Instrument Cable 1/4" - Black 3 ft.
Sale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 3 ft braided 1/4" instrument cable for short runs — pedal to amp, pedalboard hops, or a seated player next to their rig.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Connecting a pedalboard's output to an amp sitting alongside
- Short hops between pedals spaced apart on a board
- Desk or seated practice where the amp is within arm's reach
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standing and moving on stage — 3 ft leaves no slack
- Players who want a locking or right-angle plug for tight boards
- Speaker cabinet hookups; instrument cable is not speaker cable
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
3 ft length
Short enough that capacitance loss is a non-issue, but you are tethered close to whatever it plugs into.
Detail 03
6 mm outer diameter
Thin and flexible for a braided cable, so it coils tightly and does not fight you on a crowded pedalboard.
Detail 04
20-strand .12 conductor
Stranded rather than solid core, so it survives repeated coiling and stomping without the center wire fracturing.
Detail 05
Braided outer jacket
The woven cover resists abrasion from pedal edges and boot heels better than a plain PVC sleeve.
Detail 06
1/4" instrument cable
Unbalanced mono. It carries guitar, bass, keyboard and pedal signals — not amp-to-speaker power, not balanced mic runs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the actual gap between jacks; 3 ft disappears fast once you route around gear
- 02Sold as a single cable — no extra patch cables, ties or hook-and-loop included
- 03Both ends are 1/4"; adapters are needed for 1/8" or XLR inputs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this between my amp head and cabinet?
No. This is an instrument cable, built for low-level signal. Amp-to-cabinet runs need a speaker cable, and using the wrong one can damage the amp.
02Is 3 ft long enough to stand and play?
Not really. 3 ft works when you are seated beside the amp or linking pedals. For standing and moving, a 10 ft or longer cable is the better call.
03Will the braided jacket keep it from tangling?
The braid resists scuffs and holds its shape better than bare PVC, and at 6 mm it stays flexible enough to coil tightly. It still needs to be coiled properly.
04Does it work with bass and keyboards too?
Yes. Any instrument or pedal with a 1/4" unbalanced output — guitar, bass, keyboard, drum machine — sends signal through this the same way.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsOther
- O D
- 6 mm
- Shielding
- 64 x .12 95%
- Conductor
- .12 x 20
