Standard Instrument Cable, 1/4" TS, PVC Jacket
Everyday 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS instrument cable with a matte PVC jacket, for private-label lines, starter bundles and volume orders.
- 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
- 22 AWG
- Number of Conductors
- 1
- Shield Type
- Spiral
What it is
A straightforward 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS instrument cable with a matte PVC jacket. It connects guitars, basses and keyboards to amps, pedals and DI boxes with a mono, unbalanced signal. It comes with straight-to-straight or straight-to-right-angle plugs, three standard lengths and four jacket colors.
This is the cable that fills the hook wall: simple, consistent and easy to stock in several lengths and colors. It also works as the "good" tier under our braided and heavy-duty instrument cables, so a retailer can offer three price points from one supply source.
Who it's for
- Music retailers and distributors building a private-label everyday cable range.
- Brands assembling starter bundles with a guitar, amp or accessories.
- Schools, rehearsal spaces and rental shops that buy house cables in volume.
Build & specs (standard build)
- Conductive PVC layer, designed to minimize handling noise
- Spiral (served) shield, which keeps the cable flexible
- Jacket: matte PVC, about 6.0 mm outer diameter
- Plugs: 1/4" TS male, zinc-alloy housings with nickel finish, nickel-plated brass contacts, rubber boots, soldered
- Lengths: 3 m (9.8 ft), 4.5 m (14.8 ft), 6 m (19.7 ft), measured tip to tip
It is a mono instrument cable, not a speaker cable.
Customization options
- Laser-engraved logo on the plug housings
- Jacket colors beyond the stock four, matte or glossy finish
- Lengths from 0.5 m to 10 m; straight or right-angle plugs on either end
- 20 AWG conductor instead of 22 AWG
- Housing finish: nickel, black chrome or gold
- Branded hook-and-loop ties, header cards, retail boxes and barcode labels
- Contacts are nickel-plated as standard; gold-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-02 |
|---|---|
| Supply Form | Finished cable |
| Signal Type | Instrument |
| Balanced / Unbalanced | Unbalanced |
| Channels | Mono |
| Application | Guitar & bass, Keyboards, Education |
| Standard Lengths | 3 m (9.8 ft), 4.5 m (14.8 ft), 6 m (19.7 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 | 22 AWG |
| Number of Conductors | 1 |
| Insulation Material | PE |
Shielding
| Shield Type | Spiral |
|---|---|
| Shield Material | Bare copper |
Jacket
| Jacket Material | PVC |
|---|---|
| Jacket Finish | Matte |
| Outer Diameter | 6 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 | Nickel |
| Contact Base Metal | Brass |
| Strain Relief | Rubber boot |
| Connector B | |
| Type | 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS mono |
| Gender | Male |
| Housing Material | Zinc alloy |
| Contact Plating | Nickel |
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 is this different from the braided instrument cable?
The electrical layout is the same type — one conductor plus shield for a mono, unbalanced signal. This version has a smooth matte PVC jacket and a spiral shield, which keeps it light, flexible and cost-effective for volume lines. The braided version adds a textile outer jacket and a braided shield.
Can I order colored cables?
Yes. Black, red, blue and white are the standard jacket colors. Gray, green, yellow, orange, purple and clear jackets, or colors matched to your Pantone reference, are available as a customization with their own minimum per color.
Are the contacts gold-plated?
This stock design is listed with nickel-plated contacts. Gold-plated contacts are available as a customization. Gold plating mainly helps the contacts resist corrosion.
Guides
- Guides for Brands
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