Detail 01
6 ft length
Fine seated or standing right at the amp. Step back a couple paces and you are pulling on the jack.
Product detailSKU #1274034477504
Rapco HorizonStandard Guitar Cable 6 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A basic 6-foot 1/4" instrument cable under ten dollars. For practice rigs, spares in the gig bag, and short pedalboard-to-amp runs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Sitting close to a practice amp at home
- A backup cable to keep in the case
- Short runs from a pedalboard output to the amp
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Stage players who move around; six feet limits you fast
- Speaker connections between an amp head and cabinet
- Anyone wanting a heavy-duty cable for nightly touring
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
Instrument cable, shielded
The shield rejects hum on the weak signal from pickups. That is what separates it from a speaker cable.
Detail 03
1/4" plugs
The standard connection for electric guitar, bass, keyboards, and most pedals and amp inputs.
Detail 04
Budget construction
Cheap enough to keep several around. Treat the ends gently and coil it loosely to make it last.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Six feet is short; measure your distance to the amp first
- 02Do not use it between an amp head and speaker cabinet
- 03Coil over-under rather than around your elbow to avoid strain at the plugs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is six feet long enough for playing live?
Only if you stand right at your amp or pedalboard. Most players onstage want ten to twenty feet for room to move.
02Can I use this between my amp head and cabinet?
No. That connection needs a speaker cable with heavier unshielded conductors. An instrument cable can overheat or fail there.
03Will it work with a bass or keyboard?
Yes. It is a standard 1/4" instrument cable and works with anything using that connection, including pedals.
04Why is it so inexpensive?
It is a short, basic instrument cable with simple construction. That makes it a practical spare rather than a road-abused main cable.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
