We have heard from professionals on the road, who have used George L’s and like systems, that solderless connectors tend to loosen up, therefore making them undependable for professional use. One artist told us that the connectors loosen up just from jiggling around in the van between shows. In Guitar Player Magazine, “Chairmen of the Boards”, By Barry Cleveland (May 2008), Bob Bradshaw (Custom Audio Electronics) and Dave Friedman (Rack System, Ltd.) gave the following expert reviews about solderless cables:

“I hate solderless cables,” exclaims Bradshaw. “I’m sorry, but if you want something done right, and you want the thing to last, then you have to solder your connections. If musicians don’t want to get into soldering, that’s fine, but they do so at their own peril.”

“For some people, I use George L’s cable,” says Friedman, “but I use soldered-on ends rather than George L’s solderless connectors. The cable sounds really good, but there is serious potential for failure using non-soldered ends—largely because the majority of people who use George L’s cable for their boards don’t cut the cable exactly right, and the ends don’t connect properly. Personally, I would say buy some short angle- to-angle soldered cables at a store, and save yourself a lot of trouble.”

Okay, so let’s say we put the pedal board through a strenuous test and prove once and for-all that solder-less isn’t the problem, that the wrong solderless cable technology is the problem. Our test included stage set up, take down, automobile and plane travel, and the very action of using pedals during live performances. To make it even more of a shake down over outdated beliefs (or at least prove they can be outdated, even in 3 short years): We put ours on tour for 38 shows in 20 countries in 2 months.

The Mr. Big Tour has just completed 38 shows in 20 countries.

As you may know, we helped Paul set up his pedal board the day before the start of the tour with Bullet Cable DIY Solderless Connectors. We have been making a lot of promises about the dependability of our system vs soldered cables: 1.) They will not loosen up, and 2.) You will get a perfect connection, and 3.) You will get the full benefit of your pedal board set up by using our cables.

So we wrote Paul on the tour.
“How are the cables doing?” He responded back, “The Bullet patch cables are working great! Lots of rock!” Good enough.
After the tour we wrote him again.
“Did you have any problems?” He responded back, “All is well with the cables. Thanks for checking in!”

Does this confirm our promises and dispute the anti-sentiments (including above all else, the strong word, “Hate”)? Can we get Bob Bradshaw and Dave Friedman to retract (if they still feel the same way)?

Can you imagine a world with no burned finger tips? It is a good world indeed.

Paul Gilbert Making His Own Pedal Board Cables using Bullet Cable DIY Solderless Connectors

Bullet Cable Solderless will continue on tour beginning in July. We will keep you updated.

Mr. Big 2011 North American Tour Dates:

July 30, 2011: San Diego, CA – 4th & B
July 31, 2011: Agoura Hills, CA – The Canyon Club
August 2, 2011: Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
August 4, 2011: Santa Ana, CA – Galaxy Theatre
August 5, 2011: San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
August 6, 2011: Modesto, CA – Xclamation Festival
August 8, 2011: Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
August 9, 2011: Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
August 12, 2011: Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
August 13, 2011: Columbus, OH – Al Rosa Villa
August 16, 2011: Pittsburgh, PA – Trib Total Media Amphitheater
August 17, 2011: Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues
August 19, 2011: Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
August 20, 2011: Detroit, MI – Harpo’s
August 23, 2011: New York, NY – BB King’s
August 24, 2011: Foxborough, MA – Showcase Live
August 26, 2011: N. Myrtle Beach, SC – House Of Blues
August 27, 2011: Lake Buena Vista, FL – House Of Blues
August 30, 2011: Houston, TX – House Of Blues
August 31, 2011: Dallas, TX – House Of Blues

When you put your head on the chopping block, better make sure you have a solid metal thingamajig covering your neck.

Following, a video essay we call, “the Plug vs. Slug”. Enjoy

Made in 2009, Nick gives a nice dual comparison that also shows how to make connectors. I love the extra little plea at the end for musicians to care about their cables (totally on point, man).

I suggest fast forward to 3:39 to get the “real time” version (which I timed at 1:16 minutes for a one sided connection, but who needs a one sided connection?) So it takes about the same amount of time to make one cable as the total 3:39 minutes it took to get to this part of the video. Notice also, that if you like working with tools, this is the way to go (but we would just suggest soldering a cable if you are going to put this much work into it).

Core X2 designed this connector after some of the other solderless systems were worked out. It is the “improved upon” solderless design connector. The video gives some cool ways to position pedals tightly. The vocals, however, sound like Fred Munster is doing the voice over.

We then improved upon Core X2 by making the Slug one of the smallest profile solder less connectors in the market. This video is real time (“real time”) and it shows that it takes about 48 seconds to make a full connector.

Write to us, tell us your thoughts. Want to do your own side by side video with any of the above named against Slug? Contact us and let us know. We can set you up.

I WANT MY TIME TO PLAY!

Bullet Cable: A Sure Bet for Perfect Connection

TORRANCE, CA– Core One Creative, Inc. has announced the expansion of their popular Bullet Cable product line. 15 new connector models, including Vegas Dice, Skulls, Crosses, Coffins, Syringes, Sparkplugs and Grenades sold in packages of 2 pieces in choice of straight or angle connectors. Using the pre-gauged hex screw developed for the professional grade Core X2 Cable line, another Core One Creative brand, is guaranteed to offer a perfect solderless connection that is dependable and easy to make. Street price for Bullet Cable Connectors are $19.95-39.95.

The innovative printed jacket bulk cable, sold in packages of 10 feet is sound engineered for a wide range of frequency. It comes in 7 graphic printed jacket patterns including various Cross graphic styles (Celtic, Christian, Red Cross), Vegas patterns, and Skulls.

The cable, which is exclusive for Bullet Cable Connectors, is also sold with Classic Black jacket in custom lengths and boxes of 100 and 200 feet. Custom lengths can be purchased through music gear dealers for about $1.00 per foot for custom lengths. Bulk is sold in stores and online.

To view the full product line and download the catalog or visit our online shop

Write to info@coreoneproduct.com for more information, or call sales: 310) 539-1692 ext. 302

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