Heavy-Duty Instrument Cable, 1/4" TS
Thicker 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS instrument cable with a dense braided shield, conductive layer and heavy metal plugs, built for stage and studio use.
- Low MOQ
- Stock samples available
- We reply within 1 business day
Why no price list?
Pricing depends on the cable specification, customization and quantity, so every quote is prepared for your project.
Key specifications
- Balanced / Unbalanced
- Unbalanced
- Conductor Material
- Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC)
- Wire Gauge
- 20 AWG
- Number of Conductors
- 1
- Jacket Material
- Soft PVC
What it is
A heavier 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS instrument cable for players who use their cables hard. It has a thicker jacket, a dense braided OFC shield over a conductive layer and heavy metal plugs with an internal cable clamp and spring strain relief. The aim is a cable that copes with being coiled, stepped on and pulled every night, with a conductive layer designed to minimize handling noise when it moves on stage. It comes with straight-to-straight or straight-to-right-angle plugs in 3 m, 6 m and 9 m lengths.
Who it's for
- Music retailers who want a top-tier private-label cable above their standard and braided lines.
- Touring and backline rental companies buying house cables in quantity.
- Studios that want durable cables for shared rooms.
Build & specs (standard build)
- Conductive PVC layer, designed to minimize handling noise
- Shield: high-density braided OFC
- Jacket: soft PVC, about 7.0 mm outer diameter
- Plugs: 1/4" TS male, heavy zinc-alloy housings with nickel finish and an internal cable clamp, gold-plated brass contacts, spring strain relief, soldered
- Lengths: 3 m (9.8 ft), 6 m (19.7 ft), 9 m (29.5 ft), measured tip to tip
Customization options
- Laser-engraved logo on the plug housings
- Jacket colors from our range or matched to your Pantone reference
- Lengths from 1 m to 15 m; straight or right-angle plugs on either end
- Housing finish: nickel, black chrome or gold
- Branded hook-and-loop ties, color boxes, insert cards and barcode labels
- Contacts are gold-plated as standard; nickel-plated contacts are available as a customization.
Ordering notes
- Low MOQ. You can combine several designs in one order to reach the minimum, with a smaller minimum per design.
- Samples of stock designs are available before you order.
- Lead time depends on the customization and is confirmed in your quote.
- Specified by Haisen (Hong Kong). Manufactured in Guangdong, China by our manufacturing partners.
Specifications
General
| Model No. | HA-INS-03 |
|---|---|
| Supply Form | Finished cable |
| Signal Type | Instrument |
| Balanced / Unbalanced | Unbalanced |
| Channels | Mono |
| Application | Guitar & bass, Live stage, Studio recording |
| Standard Lengths | 3 m (9.8 ft), 6 m (19.7 ft), 9 m (29.5 ft) |
| Length Tolerance | ±2 cm up to 1 m; ±2% over 1 m |
| Length Measurement | Tip to tip |
| Country of Origin | China (Guangdong) |
Conductor & Construction
| Conductor Material | Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) |
|---|---|
| Wire Gauge | 20 AWG |
| Number of Conductors | 1 |
| Insulation Material | Foam PE |
Shielding
| Shield Type | Braided |
|---|---|
| Shield Material | Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) |
Jacket
| Jacket Material | Soft PVC |
|---|---|
| Outer Diameter | 7 mm |
Connectors
| Termination | Soldered |
|---|---|
| Connector A | |
| Type | 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS mono |
| Gender | Male |
| Housing Material | Zinc alloy |
| Housing Finish | Nickel |
| Contact Plating | Gold |
| Contact Base Metal | Brass |
| Strain Relief | Spring |
| Connector B | |
| Type | 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS mono |
| Gender | Male |
| Housing Material | Zinc alloy |
| Contact Plating | Gold |
Details
| Conductive PVC Layer | Yes |
|---|
Packaging
| Packaging Type | Polybag with hook-and-loop tie |
|---|
Specifications shown are our standard build for this product. Most items can be customized, and your quote confirms the final specification for your order.
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FAQ
How does this cable deal with handling noise?
Two parts of the build. A conductive layer under the shield is designed to minimize the crackle a cable can make when it moves or is stepped on, and a dense braided shield reduces pickup of external interference. Hum from ground loops or noisy power is not something any cable can remove.
How does it compare with your other instrument cables?
It sits above the standard PVC and braided cables: a thicker cable, foamed PE insulation, a denser OFC braid and heavier plugs with an internal cable clamp. Retailers often stock all three as good, better and best tiers.
Do you publish flex-life or pull-test figures?
Only when a test report is available for this design. If you need test data for a tender or retailer listing, ask in your inquiry and we confirm what documentation can be provided.
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