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elisha wiesner wrote:ExtraBigassFries wrote:Recommend a cheap ($250 or less) Semi-Hollow guitar that won't fall out of tune constantly. New or used is fine. Preferably without a bolt-on neck. You're looking for a sub $250 semi-hollow body guitar with a set neck that presumably plays decent and stays in tune? I don't know of anything readily available that fits that bill.I found a few listings on reverb.com that seem appealing but have no experience with the manufacturer. They are Maestro guitars from before the Gibson/Epiphone acquisition. They have set necks, decent bodies, but I am reluctant to purchasing something without much available information. Maybe they are worth the gamble? Around $150 with $50 shipping... would be ok with spending extra if people can attest to any semi-reputable guitars though. What if we neglect the non-bolted neck? Does that really open up any options?

ExtraBigassFries wrote:elisha wiesner wrote:I'd need to see a link to offer any real advice but in my experience, you will most likely be disappointed with some if not most aspects of a used sub-$200 Asian hollow body guitar.I've been looking at this one lately. Being a drummer primarily, it doesn't need to play like a dream. My doubts are that it will ever get played in front of an audience. I already have a decent solid-body guitar so a semi seems like the next logical addition of guitar.I mean, given that it looks like a Rick, you could probably sell it and get your money back pretty easily if you don't like it. Budget another $30 or so for a pro setup when it comes in.Oh and http://www.electricalaudio.com/phpBB/vi ... =4&t=24455

...a flight case. Something I can put a bass in as checked luggage and see intact at the other end. Not afraid to spend some money on it.

harpseal2 wrote:I'm reviving my own thread!Recommend me some patch cables. I have six right now but some of them are close to dying and need to be fiddled with constantly to get a sound.Roll your own, mate. Get some Klotz cable and Switchkraft plugs and have at it. I wired my board almost 6 yrs ago, all the cables are still going strong. Having them cut to length is just priceless.

I'm reviving my own thread!Recommend me some patch cables. I have six right now but some of them are close to dying and need to be fiddled with constantly to get a sound.

Bon Hoga wrote:harpseal2 wrote:I'm reviving my own thread!Recommend me some patch cables. I have six right now but some of them are close to dying and need to be fiddled with constantly to get a sound.Roll your own, mate. Get some Klotz cable and Switchkraft plugs and have at it. I wired my board almost 6 yrs ago, all the cables are still going strong. Having them cut to length is just priceless.See, that's what I was thinking of doing, but I guess that stuff seems pretty steep in price, since it's like $80 USD, and with the AUD the way it is now...I'll have to look at it some other time, when the dollar is not so terrible. Thanks for the suggestion though.

harpseal2 wrote:I'm reviving my own thread!Recommend me some patch cables. I have six right now but some of them are close to dying and need to be fiddled with constantly to get a sound.- How many is "some"?- In a perfect world, how many patch cables do you need(along with a couple of spares)?- Any chance it is a pedal issue?

Bon Hoga wrote:harpseal2 wrote:I'm reviving my own thread!Recommend me some patch cables. I have six right now but some of them are close to dying and need to be fiddled with constantly to get a sound.Roll your own, mate. Get some Klotz cable and Switchkraft plugs and have at it. I wired my board almost 6 yrs ago, all the cables are still going strong. Having them cut to length is just priceless.This is ideal. I think there are some threads that get into detail somewhere. I keep aiming to do this myself. May as well get enough to make some good long cables too. It will be cheaper in the long run and better than commercial options. If you need a stop gap, try some cheap planet waves patches. They at least sound good while they last. If your set up doesn't change much, they may last a while.

Hmm. That's a shame about the international rates on these things. Are there any Australian electronic supply distributors? Maybe Asian distributors? I know there are a few of Chinese distributors that US buyers use. If you know any local techy folks ask them. Any DIY types? Some gear nerds like George L brand solderless kits, but they seem overpriced and I have a hard time really endorsing solderless cables. Maybe invest in a cheap or DIY pedalboard to reduce the amount of motion and wear on patch cables. That way you'll get more life out of cheaper cables. Hosa cables used to be cheap and sound fine. I've heard they have gone down in quality but can't confirm. They aren't ideal or tour worthy, but I've made due with them plenty around the house.

numberthirty wrote:harpseal2 wrote:I'm reviving my own thread!Recommend me some patch cables. I have six right now but some of them are close to dying and need to be fiddled with constantly to get a sound.- How many is "some"?- In a perfect world, how many patch cables do you need(along with a couple of spares)?- Any chance it is a pedal issue?- One in particular, but these were cheap cables and I'm honestly not expected any of them to last much longer.- Right now, I need four, but I'm going to expand my pedalboard, and I'm not gonna buy them until I need to- I've definitely ruled out a pedal issue.