The Harley Benton solder-free patch cable kit is very useful, easy to make and the best price around!
Sometimes I just want to try a different configuration on my pedalboard and it's not always easy to find a patch cable with the right size and small connectors. This kit solves the issue!
To be honest, it took me a while to get this to work, I noticed that using a very sharp wire cutter works best (not the one provided), a clean cut is imperative. You've been warned.
I thought the cable would be better quality and initially I was a bit disappointed but actually the overall quality of this product is very good, I haven't experienced any noise so far and the advantage of it being so small makes it fit everywhere. That's a big plus!
Personally, I wouldn't use these cables for a permanent setup, it could be done and possibly I'm just old fashioned but to me this is more as a quick fix while experimenting with pedals or optimizing the pedalboard.
This kit is useful in many situations and cables can be done anywhere, fast and easy. It's a valuable asset in every guitarrist backpack.
PROS:
- simple, fast and easy to make
- good quality
- very small
- price
CONS:
- reliability (may not work every time or stop working. Handle them carefully)
