ColonelForbin Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Anyone have a VDI cable I can get in the USA? Anyone use this or have any feedback on it's quality? http://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6-Variax-Digital-Cable-102966157-i1129074.gc $34.99 Line 6 Variax Digital Cable http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/line-6-variax-digital-cable US $29.99 Line 6 Variax Digital Cable Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radatats Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I bought one of these and it is top notch professional grade, not stiff, great connectors and custom order to length. Each individually made in their factory. Around 30 bucks... http://best-tronics.com/guitar-cable/ethercon/variax.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelForbin Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I bought one of these and it is top notch professional grade, not stiff, great connectors and custom order to length. Each individually made in their factory. Around 30 bucks... http://best-tronics.com/guitar-cable/ethercon/variax.aspx What length did you end up going with? Sounds like you did 20', which is as you said $30. I am reading odd things about the $30 Line6 cable that is sold in the links above.. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I got the $30 one from musicians friend...it's better than what comes with the guitar (but then again smoke signals or a carrier pigeon would also be an improvement over that one...), but still not great. Not the same feel as a standard 1/4" cable and it gets twisted too easily. I'm thinking a braided cover would be better, and I recall seeing one on the forum somewhere...not sure which thread tho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelForbin Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I got the $30 one from musicians friend...it's better than what comes with the guitar (but then again smoke signals or a carrier pigeon would also be an improvement over that one...), but still not great. Not the same feel as a standard 1/4" cable and it gets twisted too easily. I'm thinking a braided cover would be better, and I recall seeing one on the forum somewhere...not sure which thread tho. I ended up ordering one of each; 20' from BestTronics, and whatever the length is of the Musicians Friend / Line6 cable. I concur, the cable they ship with the JTV is only half there, though it's useful in terms of connecting to the VDI interface box, since the one end is unshielded. This way I will have two cables with full shielding / locking, for those "just in case" moments. Will report back when they have both arrived, and I will post a direct comparison! Cheers ya'all, and thanks for the quick feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I got mine from here: http://www.guitar-cable.com/index.aspx It is very good quality with good ends and good flexibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrybacki Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Anyone have a VDI cable I can get in the USA? Anyone use this or have any feedback on it's quality? http://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6-Variax-Digital-Cable-102966157-i1129074.gc $34.99 Line 6 Variax Digital Cable http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/line-6-variax-digital-cable US $29.99 Line 6 Variax Digital Cable Thanks!! FWIW, I got the Line6 one and have thus far had zero issues in 4 months of strictly at home use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey_Joe Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 This is the one cruisinon2 speaks of in his reply.Cool VDI Cablefrom Dunkin_Dalhttp://line6.com/support/topic/958-cool-vdi-cable/his first post says: 15 ft Braided VDI cable for sale $35he gives prices for other lengths in the thread and photos He makes them himself and uses shrink wrap on the endsHe's in South Boston and ships fast I have an old Line6 VDI that I bought back when I got my 1st Variax 300 YEARS ago and it's going good to this day - the spare Line6 cable I bought years later is a real piece of sheeit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radatats Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I got the 15 ft cable, $33 with shipping. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiekerry Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 This is the one cruisinon2 speaks of in his reply. Cool VDI Cable from Dunkin_Dal http://line6.com/support/topic/958-cool-vdi-cable/ his first post says: 15 ft Braided VDI cable for sale $35 he gives prices for other lengths in the thread and photos He makes them himself and uses shrink wrap on the ends He's in South Boston and ships fast I have an old Line6 VDI that I bought back when I got my 1st Variax 300 YEARS ago and it's going good to this day - the spare Line6 cable I bought years later is a real piece of sheeit. Yeah I ordered one from him also very impressed with the quality... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvgration28 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I too am struggling with the Line 6 brand 20 foot VDI cable. It is a complete pain in the a$$ on stage. Ive about tripped numerous times on stage with it and my band mates hate it. Ive tried everything to make it less stiff including baking it in the sun and using a hairdryer.... etc etc. Does anybody know if the cable in the link provided will work and also if you have one, is it stiff as well.... Feeling discouraged here. Thanks Beau http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/rapco-horizon-ethercon-ethercon-cat5e-4p-shielded/j00647000004000?source=3WWRWXGP&gclid=CMWWx5LRq7wCFQsSMwodcjIAjQ&kwid=productads-plaid%5e43618696124-sku%5eJ00647000004000@ADL4MF-adType%5ePLA-device%5ec-adid%5e30426351507 http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EtherShld25?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=audio&utm_term=adwords_labelsCables&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CNnGy4vQq7wCFcERMwod8XcAlw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radatats Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I bought one of these and it is top notch professional grade, not stiff, great connectors and custom order to length. Each individually made in their factory. Around 30 bucks... http://best-tronics.com/guitar-cable/ethercon/variax.aspx I can only say that this cable is NOT stiff, very well made, touring musician caliber and you can order to whatever length you want... stop searching and try one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvgration28 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 what was the turnaround time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radatats Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 ordered saturday, got it wednesday. and it was made to order as all their cables are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistralx Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I got one of these and they are superb. i'd say are are made with the same cable as the best-tronics one. 3m worked out perfect for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelForbin Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well, I finally have both VDI cables; I bought the "Line6" VDI cable from Musicians Friend and one from Best Tronics. When I ordered the Best Tronics cable, apparently my browser running on Windows XP gave me some issues on my online order. It put the order partially through their system; I got a confirmation email, but the order never actually got placed on their end. I called and Debbie was super nice, and she squared it up ASAP - I called Friday, and the cable arrived today! Anyway, if your browser window crashes or acts up, maybe give them a call if you place an online order; sounds like this issue was on my end of things though. So, cable reviews: -The Line6 cable. Good cable, seems sturfy. It works just fine, I've been using it since it arrived. It's relatively flexible, and at least cable winds properly without a ton of problems. It's got the shielding on both ends, so as an upgrade to using just a regular ethernet cable, this is way more appropriate. But as others have stated, the actual surface of the outside wrap is oddly wrinkled, and is a funky texture, and as such lays a little odd when you are connecting up the JTV to the HD. - Best Tronics. So, in this cable shootout, BestTronics is THE Clear winner, hands down, do not hesitate, buy your VDI cable from them! Also shielded on both ends, but the real comparison point is that the cable wrap exterior of this cable is way, way better than the Line6 cable. This cable is familiar to what you'd expect of an instrument cable, rubberized, even surface, smooth instrument cable feel. It's packaged nicely; comes with a velcro cable wrap already on it, and the consistency / feel of the outside of the cable wrap is FAR superior to the Line6 VDI cable. This feels / looks / lays down like a regular guitar or XLR cable. It is also made here in Illinois, USA, which counts for something these days. It only ended up being a few bucks more than the L6 cable, and now I have the L6 cable as my backup, which is always a good idea with a cable like this. "Hey, anyone got a spare ethernet cord?" is a question no one with our gear ever wants to ask on stage.!! :) Here are some photos, Dropbox links: Best Tronics VDI cable_pic 1 Best Tronics VDI cable_pic 2 Best Tronics VDI cable_pic 3 Best Tronics VDI cable_pic 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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