A good buddy of mine, Phil, of Phil ‘N The Blanks, e-mailed me the other day, raving about ZZYZX Snap Jack instrument cables. Even though I’m a gear freak, I had to admit that I never heard of ’em, so I did some research.
According to company ZZYZX company blurb:
Snap Jack Tips are made out of neodymium magnets with 24 carat gold plated contact. Snap Jack magnets allow for quick separation when the cable is subject to excessive tension, thereby reducing the risk of personal injury and damage to your equipment, while eliminating any obnoxious popping or screeching sounds when it snaps. It also avoids the popping screeching sound during plugging or unplugging of the cable while the amplifier is on.
Very intriguing. In fact, that’s downright cool. We’ve all experienced jacks popping out with the accompanying snap, crackle and pop of our amp, and the ensuing hum… Sound familiar? With a Snap Jack cable, if the tip releases, you don’t get any of that pop. This could be used for some quick axe changes as well.
I’m intrigued enough where I’m going to buy a couple, along with some extra tips. The cables themselves aren’t that expensive – under $40 – so it’s definitely worth a look. Here’s a link to Musicians Friend.
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