Detail 01
2-pole (tip and sleeve)
Mono only — instrument, speaker, or unbalanced line. It cannot carry stereo or a balanced signal.
Product detailSKU #1274115056701
VTGNeutrik NP2C 1/4" Connector Plug
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A solder-type 1/4-inch mono plug for building and repairing cables. For anyone who owns a soldering iron and would rather fix a cable than replace it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Repairing a dead instrument cable instead of buying a new one
- Building custom-length patch cables for a pedalboard or rack
- A spare in the gig kit for onstage failures
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Stereo or balanced TRS wiring; this is a two-conductor plug
- Anyone without a soldering iron and basic wiring skill
- Tight pedalboards that need a right-angle plug
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
Solder terminals
Plan on an iron and a few minutes per end. There is no screw-down or crimp shortcut.
Detail 03
Metal barrel
Takes being stepped on better than a molded plug, and unscrews so you can redo a joint later.
Detail 04
Chuck-style strain relief
Clamps the cable jacket so a tug pulls on the shell instead of tearing your solder joints loose.
Detail 05
Straight, not angled
Projects a few inches out of the jack. Check clearance behind an amp or against a wall.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one plug; a finished cable needs two, plus bulk wire
- 02You supply the solder, iron, and any heat-shrink
- 03Check your cable's jacket diameter fits the strain relief before cutting
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this for a TRS or stereo cable?
No. It is a two-pole plug with tip and sleeve only. A stereo or balanced cable needs a three-pole TRS connector.
02Do I need to solder it?
Yes. The connections are solder lugs, so you need an iron, solder, and a few minutes per end.
03Can I use this on a speaker cable?
Yes, for speaker cable terminated in 1/4 inch. Make sure the jacket diameter fits the strain relief, since speaker cable is often thicker.
04How many do I need for one cable?
Two, one for each end. Buying a spare is worth it, since a bad joint on a first attempt is common.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
