Guitar Cables

Guitar Cable and Instrument Cable Range

A guitar cable carries the signal from your instrument to an amp, so it is one of the most used pieces of kit you will own. This page lists 23 Tanglewood cables priced from £12 to £25. They are all instrument cables with a jack plug, built for plugging an electric guitar, bass or electro-acoustic into an amplifier or effects pedal.

Flex and Flex Ultra

The range is split into two series. The Tanglewood Flex cables are the entry point, and the Tanglewood FX3 costs £12. It is a sensible first lead for a beginner or a spare to keep in the case. The Tanglewood Flex Ultra cables cost a little more, and the Tanglewood FX3BRY is £18. Look at the product pages for the length and colour of each lead, as there are several in each series.

How to Choose a Guitar Amp Cable

Think about where you will play. A short lead is fine for a desk or bedroom, while a longer amp cable for guitar gives you room to move on a stage. Check that the plug ends suit your gear before you order.

• Pick a shorter lead for practice at home.
• Pick a longer lead if you walk around when you play.
• Keep a spare in your gig bag so a fault does not end the night.

These leads suit an electric guitar and any of our electro-acoustic guitars with an output socket. If you play bass, they also work with the instruments in our acoustic bass guitars range that have electronics.

Looking After Your Leads

A lead lasts longer if you treat it well. Coil it loosely rather than wrapping it tightly around your arm, and pull on the plug, never on the cable itself. Most faults come from the ends, so if you hear crackling or the signal cuts out, try a second lead before you blame the guitar or the amp. That is also why it pays to carry a spare. At prices from £12, a second cable is a small cost for peace of mind.

Wireless Guitar Cable Questions

People often search for a wireless guitar cable. The cables on this page are wired leads, so they plug directly between guitar and amp. For a reliable, simple connection at a fair price, a good wired lead remains the usual choice.

Once you have a lead, you may want a case to carry it in. Our gig bags and wider guitar accessories range cover the rest, and every order ships with free UK delivery.