Can someone build me this cable buffer?

[MarcusGHedwig]

I can't read schematics and would rather just PayPal someone to make a 20' version of this (the top schematic is for a buffer built-in to one's guitar, scroll down for the buffer cable):

http://guitarnuts2.proboards.com/thread/3150

EDIT: Since money talks, how about $60?

 

[JakeAC5253]

Funny, I designed a circuit very similar to that for a similar purpose and using a JFET as well. I have all of the parts lying around, I'll see if I can build it for you and in a nice looking container. The hardest part of any circuit project is the boxing, but I'll see what I can do.

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

Thanks dude, that'd be awesome, and I'm not picky about the box design or shape as long as it's compact! (though I'd prefer the cable to be detachable from the box)

 

[aviel]

Just out of curiosity. Why do you need that thing

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

So I can use a cable longer than 10' with passive pickups and avoid the dreaded tone suck

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

How about $60 to do it? Any takers?

 

[JeffTD]

I honestly think you're putting too much thought into the cable length; do you really notice tone suck enough with 10+ feet of cable to warrant having an extra piece of gear in your rig?

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

With passive pickups yes, honestly - I have 10' and 20' Planet Waves cables (whichever the second-from-the-top of the line was a few years ago), and there's a noticeable difference between the two; not a deal breaker, but considering how small and simple a buffered cable is, I feel it's definitely worth the money!

 

[JakeAC5253]

With passive pickups yes, honestly - I have 10' and 20' Planet Waves cables (whichever the second-from-the-top of the line was a few years ago), and there's a noticeable difference between the two; not a deal breaker, but considering how small and simple a buffered cable is, I feel it's definitely worth the money!

Even with passive pickups you won't notice too much tone suck until you get over 20-30' of high quality cabling. Planet Waves is not high quality cabling, I don't care what their advertisement says or what they promise. Their tonal quality is just above Monster, and that's rock bottom. If line capacitance is an issue for you, I can recommend Canare GS-6 cabling with Neutrik Gold connectors. It's like a blanket being lifted off your guitar tone and everyone that I've showed these cables has said the same. I've converted dedicated Monster users as well as "cable is a cable" people alike

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

Hmm, I'm definitely open to the possibility that PW isn't the greatest, time to hit up Redco (though I'm still interested in the buffered cable!)

 

[lolzgreg]

Canare GS-6 is epic cable. Do ettttttttttttttttt!

 

[deLuther]

Marcus, with proposed schematic you can get serious clipping with most normal passive humbuckers, especially with proposed 9 V power supply, even with 18 V you can possibly get some saturation... just warning.

 

[aviel]

i had a planet waves cable, 5 meters, it sucked. i bought a klotz cable for almost the same price, it was 3-4 years ago. still working like charm

 

[guitarguru777]

Marcus I have been using Spectraflex cables for close to 15 years and have ALWAYS used passive pickups. Even with my 25' cable I dont get any tone suck! They cost, but they are worth it!

 

[~BURNY~]

How about Radial SGI? Price seems reasonable to me...

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

Too rich for my blood I'm afraid Burny, but that would do the trick - thanks for the suggestions and reality checks everyone!

 

[deLuther]

How about Radial SGI? Price seems reasonable to me...

Or some small and quality instrumental preamp with reamp box.
It seems that Radial uses same transformer in many devices, not only in ProRMP.

 

[neptunian]

If I were in your situation I'd get an internal preamp for my guitar. For plug-n-play, maybe try a buffer/boost pedal like the Morley Buffer Boost. They go for $70 new.