another question on George L cables

Karen Sarkisian · Post by **Karen Sarkisian** » 8 Dec 2013 10:28 am

so I made some cables. I like them a lot. however, when I made them I did it without reading the small print in the directions, and I tightened the little screw that holds the cable into the plug and also creates the ground connection down as tight as I could, instead of just a turn or two past where it hits the casing. I am concerned that I may have tightened it too tight and wondering if i should cut the cable down and re-do it. they seem to be working fine but i just want to be sure. i used a teeny tiny screwdriver and I am not super strong, but i don't want to have damaged the cable. any thoughts or experiences regarding this would be appreciated. thanks !

Dale Ware · Post by **Dale Ware** » 8 Dec 2013 10:33 am

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Dale

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 8 Dec 2013 10:56 am

The most that could happen is that is could develop a short. If it does, remove the plug, cut and inch off, and put the plug back on...

Karen Sarkisian · Post by **Karen Sarkisian** » 8 Dec 2013 11:09 am

cool. thanks guys.

Karen Sarkisian · Post by **Karen Sarkisian** » 8 Dec 2013 11:10 am

oh, btw who makes a decent cable tester ? should I go with the George L or something from musicians friend ? the Behringer got good reviews and is cheap.

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 8 Dec 2013 11:52 am

I have the Behringer, Karen (against my better instincts---they are not an admirable corporation) and it works fine.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 8 Dec 2013 12:42 pm

Karen the George L cable tester is really good - very basic but lets you know straight away that the cable is good or not !

Len Amaral · Post by **Len Amaral** » 8 Dec 2013 1:53 pm

Get an inexpensive multi-meter and you can check continuity on cable, ohms on a speaker & pickup, etc.

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 8 Dec 2013 2:41 pm

Just plug it into the amp and see if when you touch the other end it makes noise - then I am good to go - and I agree as long as it works use it.

I do not make things too complicated.

Joe Naylor
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Eric Philippsen · Post by **Eric Philippsen** » 9 Dec 2013 12:01 am

What Joe said ........ The simplest and easiest way to test cables.

2nd best -with a simple meter.

3rd - with a cable tester .... In my opinion. The diameter of 1/4" Chinese made plugs vary. They're not all the same. So, some will show as defective in cable testers because they don't make good contact with the tester's contacts..

Bill L's are fine.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 9 Dec 2013 3:19 am

I have a Behringer cable tester. Its small enough to carry in my steel seat. It gets used in our band, for guitar cables, speaker cables and mic cables.

Peter Harris · Post by **Peter Harris** » 9 Dec 2013 3:53 am

I have owned and used the Behringer Cable Tester for about 7 years...
...no operational problems, and it gets used on ALL sorts of cables... Very Happy!

HTH

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 9 Dec 2013 7:21 am

+1 for Beringer tester with intermittent tester.

Scott Malchow · Post by **Scott Malchow** » 9 Dec 2013 7:42 am

Karen,

The Behringer cable tester works fine.
Here is another option from Pyle that also works well.
http://www.parts-express.com/pyle-pct10 ... --248-4272
Scott

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 9 Dec 2013 10:09 am

I've got one of those units like the referenced Pyle (many similar branded units) and can't make heads or tails of what is good or bad on a cord (and I'm an ex amp tech). It "collects dust", while I use the Behringer.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 9 Dec 2013 10:28 am

I keep it even simpler than that; just carry a wire cutter and a small flat-head screwdriver in your packaseat and if the cord goes bad, cut off the end you're worried about and reset the plug on the fresh cut. If that doesn't help, do the opposite end. If that still doesn't work, better have a spare cord in your seat anyway. Or, if you prefer preventive medicine, just cut and replace the end now and forget about it.

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