Messages 15, Messages 6, Mars Hall said:. Messages 7, Cut the end flush, push it in to seat it on the pin, bend the cable at a 90 degree angle and thread the cap on but just get it started don't tighten it yet.
By allowing the cable to spring back to a 45 degree angle rather than tightening the cap while the cable is bent 90 degrees, you accomplish two things. First, the diagonal cut of the cap through the plastic covering provides MUCH better strain relief than if the cap cuts in straight down, and makes the cables much more reliable. You also get more surface area of the cap contacting the cable ground, again making for a more stable, quieter and more reliable connection.
Messages 4, Good to hear. I would like to know, who uses them and also tours? Messages 17, The best way I have found to connect the george l's is to first replace the george l cable with planet waves cable Madison Member. The day I did away with solderless cables was a good day. After trying two top brands, apparently I'm just not talented enough to put them together reliably. Back to using Planet Waves patch cables and loving it. I cant imagibe jerry cantrel or the edge using solderless cables Last edited: Oct 1, I also had more problems with cables that I soldered myself, it's harder than it looks to get a good clean solid connection and still get the plug body screwed on without shorting it out.
Still they need a little TLC from time to time but it's well worth it to me. If I had the money I'd buy Lava soldered cables assembled by them but it gets too pricey for me plus until recently I was doing alot of reconfiguring and cutting to length, etc I've been using the same set for almost 10 yrs!
Holy Schnikes said:. I've only been using george l's for a few months, and have not gigged with them yet, but they've worked great for me, since I figured out how to put them together well. I cut them with an xacto knife with a rounded blade, so I can cut them straight without pinching or flattening them.
I screw on the cap with pliers. Works like a charm so far, and I have rearranged my board a few times, and subjected the cables to some pulling and bending to test their durability. It definitely took a few tries to find the 'trick' though. I like how the smaller ends look on the lavas, I would like to try those sometime too. I'm sure they take a bit of trial and error initially, but lots of people say they're very easy to put together. I have read several threads on here about george l's, some old threads, and some new threads.
I hope that means they're reliable if made right, and terrible if made poorly, and I hope I really have made them the 'right' way! I guess I'll find out one way or another I should have some gigs later this year, thats a good test! You must log in or register to reply here. Trending Topics. Guitars in General. Your go-to guitar…. Started by jlectka Yesterday at PM Replies: Top Bottom. A: You should only use. Which one is best for my playing style? Nickel, the most popular string used by guitarists, sounds big and bright.
It is also generally easier on your fret board and fingers, as opposed to Stainless. Stainless strings can give you piano-like tones and clarity. Stainless strings also have been known to last longer. Of course, all of that depends on the climate conditions and your own body chemistry.
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It will give you clarity on your bottom end as well as a good tension at those low tunings. Assembly Instructions Quarter Inch Cut your cable clean and straight. Back the set screw out, far enough to clear the inside hole to let the cable pass freely. Put your plug on the cable, and then apply pressure until it bottoms out.
This is your hot connection. Tighten your set screw until you are butted up against the cable.
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