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D'AddarioClassic Series 1/4" Patch Cable 3 ft.

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D'Addario Classic Series 1/4" Patch Cable 3 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 3-foot 1/4" instrument cable for connecting pedals or short runs between gear. Basic pedalboard patching at a low price.

D'Addario Classic Series 1/4" Patch Cable 3 ft. product detail
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Linking two pedals sitting side by side on a board
  • Short runs between a preamp and a nearby unit
  • Spare patch cable to keep in a gig bag

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Guitar-to-amp runs — 3 feet is far too short
  • Tightly packed boards where straight plugs waste space
  • Speaker connections, which need heavier cable

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

D'Addario Classic Series 1/4" Patch Cable 3 ft. construction detail

Detail 01

3 ft. length

Long enough to span two or three pedals. Anything further apart on a board will need a longer cable.

Detail 02

1/4" connectors

Standard instrument jack, so it fits guitars, pedals, amp inputs and most outboard gear.

Detail 03

Instrument cable, not speaker cable

Shielded for low-level signal. Running an amp head to a cabinet with it can damage the amp.

Detail 04

Black jacket

Disappears against a dark pedalboard, which makes tracing a specific cable in a tangle harder.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Sold as a single cable, not a multi-pack
  2. 02Measure your pedal spacing — 3 feet may be more than needed
  3. 03Straight plugs stick out further than right-angle ends
D'Addario Classic Series 1/4" Patch Cable 3 ft. close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I use this from my guitar to my amp?

Only if you stand right next to the amp. At 3 feet it is a patch cable, meant for connecting gear that sits close together.

02Will it work between pedals?

Yes, that is its main use. Three feet covers pedals spaced apart on a board or on separate tiers.

03Can I use it to connect an amp head to a speaker cabinet?

No. This is a shielded instrument cable. Speaker connections need unshielded speaker cable rated for the power.

04Is this one cable or a set?

One cable, three feet long, with 1/4" plugs on both ends.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
4 detailsOther
Category Source
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Tier
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Korena Special
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Source Id
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