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Loss of tone
Posted by otaypanky from Pa on Feb 20, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Playing over 45 years
Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, with an edge
Monster is a great company in terms of customer support, but after going through a bunch of their cables, I am convinced they sound awful. Yes, there is a huge difference with a good cable, I agree. But the loss of tone I experienced with these at anything less than full volume setting on my guitars was startling. I thought I had problems with my guitar. Then I realized it was all of them ! I originally had the Monster Rock cables, which Monster graciously exchanged for me, and sent me two Jazz cables instead. No doubt, with your guitars pots set at full open, the sound if full and clear. Roll down your volume settings and it turns to mud. No, it's not my guitar(s). I next tried George L's and it's a night and day difference. No more Monster Cables for me
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Redid my whole rig.
Posted by Jefferson from Katrinaland Louisiana on Feb 17, 2006
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock / Acoustic
Best cables I have ever used. Sound amazing and are incredibly durable. They're actually cheaper if you consider ho they outlast regular cables. Well worth the investment.
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Landmines on low-end.
Posted by BudSkowl from Myrtle Beach, SC on Jan 31, 2006
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Melodic Metal
This is a great cable! I purchased it to replace an old one that was shot and figured the manufacturer’s quality background to make for a worthwhile investment. I bought the Jazz cable rather than the Rock cable because the store I was at did not have any Rock cables with the right angle plug, essential for my Les Paul. It has the extreme durability and professional looks written all over it, but there’s one thing that irks me about it: the low-end response. I tune to B so deep chugs and thundering open chords are frequent in my playing style. At this point I cannot explain what it is, but every so often when I hit certain chords on the low-end it creates this really awkward buzzing/rattling sound from my amp. I played around with my amp settings and got the buzz-rattle down to a minimum and actually found an even crunchier overdrive sound. Occasionally if I palm a low note just right it will still make that awkward sound, but other than that this is a worthwhile investment.
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Wow!! who knew!
Posted by Jwilliams from San Diego, CA on Jan 14, 2006
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: hobbyist ex-professional
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock etc
I have a lot of top end gear but have been using the same cords for a number of years from back when I was playing out all of the time. I thought simply sitting down and re-soldering ends and canabalizint cords would work fine. Though it is a bit costly, I went ahead and purchased this cord our of laziness to repair my current cords. It's unbelievable the difference this one made (along with switching my pedalboard to George L's). The combo is beyond noticable. Good cords makes a huge difference, have no illusions about it. I gave it a 9 on value because lets face it, these are expensive wires but truly worth it. Take it from me, I have played for 30+ years and own a ton of high quality gear. This is worth it I just with they were a bit less in price.
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Now I can hear it!
Posted by Roger Hausmann from Johnson City, TN on May 21, 2005
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Weekend Gigmeister
Reviewer's Play Style: Classic Rock & Blues
Using the Monster Cable Jazz for my beloved semi-hollowbody guitar made a big difference. I have doubted the claims that high-end cables can improve tone for many years. But the Monster Jazz really delivers a clearer, more powerful signal. Hum and interference are no longer a problem. I am now convinced that excellent instruments deserve quality cables. Just look at the finger-thick black Monster and the fused connectors: You get what you pay for. Of course you can always buy one cheap cable after another and never unlock the true potential of your playing. I will certainly get more Monsters for all my guitars, because they all want one now.
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