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Tanglewood Flex Ultra Guitar Cables

Tanglewood Flex Ultra is our higher-priced cable series: 16 guitar instrument cables from £18 to £25 for connecting guitars, basses and acoustics to an amp.

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Flex Ultra guitar cables from Tanglewood

A guitar cable is a small purchase that affects every note you play through an amp. The Tanglewood Flex Ultra series offers 16 guitar instrument cables between £18 and £25. It is the step up from the standard Tanglewood Flex cables, so it suits players who want a sturdier lead for regular use.

What is a guitar instrument cable

A guitar instrument cable, sometimes written as a gtr cable, carries the signal from the pickup of an electric guitar, bass or electro-acoustic to an amplifier or pedal. It is shielded to keep hum and interference out of the sound, and it is not the same as a speaker lead. Using the right guitar amp cable matters, because a speaker lead in the wrong place can cause poor tone and may harm equipment.

Choosing a Flex Ultra cable

The range includes the Tanglewood FX3BRY at £18, which is the entry point to the series. Longer or more heavily built leads sit higher up towards £25. Think about where you play:

  • Bedroom or practice room: a shorter lead keeps the floor tidy.
  • Rehearsal or stage: a longer lead gives you room to move, but a tangled one is a trip hazard, so coil it neatly after use.
  • Pedal boards: short leads between pedals save space.

Guitar with cable or buy separately

Many beginners ask about buying a guitar with cable included. Most guitars are sold on their own, so it is worth adding a lead of your own. If you have picked an electric guitar or an electro-acoustic guitar, a cable is the first extra you will need, along with an amp. Our acoustic guitar amplifiers are a good match for an electro-acoustic.

Look after your lead

Avoid pulling on the cable to unplug it, and never bend it tightly at the plug. A little care helps a guitar amplifier cable last for years. For the full range of leads, visit our guitar cables page. All orders ship with free UK delivery.

Getting more from your set-up

A better lead will not change your guitar, but it does give a clean and steady connection. That is useful if you move around, plug and unplug often or play at higher volume. Pair the cable with a tidy pedal board and a reliable amp, and you will spend less time tracing crackles and more time playing. If you are unsure about length, a slightly longer lead is easier to live with than one that pulls tight.