Never Buy a Patch Cable Again

Patch cables are the foundation of any great pedalboard. On top of that, they are the most likely component to fail if they’re not high-quality and soldered. But, you don’t need to spend a fortune to get great patch cables. Today, I’m showing you how to build your own bullet-proof patch cables with the best materials available for approximately $6-$7 per cable (depending on the length). DIY Instrument Cable Tutorial: DIY Patch Cable Tutorial: Don’t wanna DIY? Let us make your cables instead! Vertex Custom Patch Cables: Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Materials 02:42 Cable/Plug Types 04:34 Soldering Tips 04:53 Cable Preparation 07:58 Plug Preparation 08:12 Soldering Your Patch Cable 09:19 Testing Your Cable’s Continuity 10:08 SquarePlug Tips 12:57 Switchcraft Tips 14:01 Plug/Cable Compatibility 14:39 Material List R