Tanglewood FX3BRYA Flex Ultra 3m Angled Guitar Cable, Blackberry Poly Braid

Angled jack, blackberry braid, three metres of lead

What sets the Tanglewood FX3BRYA apart from the straight version is the plug. One end is an angled jack, the other is straight, so this 3 metre blackberry guitar lead sits tidily against the body of your instrument. It is a good fit if your guitar has a side mounted or recessed input socket.

Why the angled jack matters

A straight plug sticks out from the guitar and takes knocks when you move around. An angled one lies close to the body and puts less strain on the socket and on the cable itself. Plug the angled end into your guitar and the straight end into your amp or pedalboard.

The braid

The blackberry poly braid gives the lead a soft, grippy feel. It resists tangling, handles scuffs and bends better than a basic rubber cable, and it looks rich under stage lights. The dark purple shade is distinctive without being loud.

Tone and reach

Flex Ultra leads are made to carry your signal with clarity, from bright highs to solid lows. Three metres is a practical length for most rehearsal rooms, small stages and home setups.

Who it suits

This lead makes most sense for players who plug in at a socket on the side of the guitar, or who simply want a cable that does not jut out at right angles. Acoustic electros and many electric models have inputs where an angled plug is more comfortable. Seated players also find that it keeps the cable out of the way of the right arm. If you swap between guitars, it is worth checking each socket first, but the angled end is friendly to most of them.

• Length: 3 metres
• Material: poly braid
• Connection: straight to angled
• Colour: blackberry

If you would rather have two straight plugs, the FX3BRY is the same colour for £17.99. This angled FX3BRYA costs £19.99. Players who gig often tend to pick the angled version for the extra protection it gives the input jack.