Fender Misc music/audio gear

Overview Cables usually seem like a no-brainer. Just go to your nearest music shop and buy the cheapest one you can find. All cables are pretty much the same, right? Wrong. Why spend only $10-15 on an instrument cable that will last a year, when you can spend an extra $10-15 and have a cable that will last for years to come. Buying gear is about more than saving a buck; it's about making an investment, and that is especially the case with professional sound equipment. Fender Custom Shop cables are not merely classy-looking and built well, but they sound great for the money. Cables that Don't Break the Bank Let's face it, Fender Custom Shop cables are not synonymous with big names like Mogami, Lava, or George L's, but they are every bit as good and do not cost nearly as much. Normally, with sound equipment, you truly get what you pay for (or for a little extra money). Not so with Fender Custom Shop's; they really offer great value for the money. I have owned and used them for a few years now with my guitar setup, in both live and studio environments. I immediately noticed a difference in build and sound quality when I started using them, rather than paying for the cheap off-brand cables at my local music shop. The cheap cables I have used will short or stop working after a year, give or take. But my Fender cables have been going strong for almost 3 years, and I haven't seen any noticeable wear yet. The thing about these cables that really stands out to me is the exterior build quality. Instrument cables are notorious for breaking or shorting at the ends of the cable because they are not properly reinforced or protected. But Fender Custom Shop's have an extra rubber casing around the ends of the cable, which not only protects the cable from wear and tear, but also provides extra insulation when handling the cables around high-voltage musical equipment. Plus, the cables are covered in a tweed cloth that gives them a classic look and provides additional protection and insulation. The only "downside" to all of this extra material on the cables is that it makes them a bit more stiff physically than typical off-brand cables… but I would rather have my cables feel stiff than be more susceptible to bending and breaking. Bottom-Line For the money, you can't beat the quality and classic beauty of Fender Custom Shop instrument cables.

The Fender Platinum Guitar Cable is a mono instrument cable that can be used with any kind of electric instrument. I've personally used it for recording with an electric guitar, but the setting that you use it in really makes no difference. This cable is about as good of an instrument cable as you'll find, as the platinum ends make sure that you've got the strongest connection possible without any signal loss or extra noise. Although this is an incredible guitar cable, something like this probably won't be necessary for anyone other than a professional who has a good amount of money to spend on their gear. This cable is incredibly expensive, as you could buy a few high quality guitar cables at the price you'd get one of these for. Fender certainly knows what they're doing when it comes to everything guitar, so you can always trust their craftsmanship. There's really no question about the quality of this cable, but the real question comes with if this is really necessary at the price that it commands. The price will vary depending on the length of the cable that you get, but either way you're going to pay a healthy amount of this cable. While this is probably one of the best instrument cables that you can get, I wouldn't recommend getting it unless you've got some money to burn on an expensive cable, or if you're putting together a professional studio and want a few extremely high quality guitar cables to have. The only thing that's a downer with this cable is the price, and although you can get quality guitar cables for a fraction of this price, this is still going to be one of the best one you'll find. 99 percent of the those interested in a high quality guitar cable should stray away from this, but if you can afford one of these you'll definitely be getting the perfect cable!

I found that this stool is nice for practice and performance. I often have a difficult time sitting on a hard barstool, or any type of chair that has armrests. Thus I found myself sitting on the floor for practice, or standing. However, sitting on the floor doesn't exactly give me the kind of room I need to move my arms and breath, and is rarely conducive to good performance. Thus, I felt like I needed to get something that would allow me to comfortably practice playing acoustic guitar, without having to stand. I'd rather perform solo acoustic sitting down, so I figured a stool like this would be the way to go. It's actually really comfortable, which I was certainly hoping for. Beyond that, however, it's also good in the sense that it somehow encourages you to sit up, which gives you plenty of breathing room (good for singing) and also keeps your energy level high. That's often the biggest complaint for me, as I find myself fighting against my natural tendency to slouch or be comfortable. I think I would prefer this to most pieces of furniture which aren't specifically designed for playing. I know that this sounds like a waste of money to a lot of players, but the thing is, this will not only make you sound better, but you will be taken more seriously as a performer if you are shown to be committed enough to buy a stool just for performing. While it's certainly not an essential element to any performance, it'll make your life easier, and allow you to settle into playing in a strange place rather well. I wouldn't pay over $100 for it though, that's asking a little too much. Basically anything less, like the $80 range, would be as much as I'd be willing to pay. Since that's less than most nice chairs would cost, I'd say that's a pretty reasonable price.