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A Huge Range of Guitar Pickups and Parts for Electric, Acoustic and Bass Guitars.
Axiomatic Music is an electric guitar, bass guitar and acoustic guitar pickup and parts specialist. We are UK authorised dealers for all the major brands - Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, Bare Knuckle, EMG, Rio Grande, Lace, Joe Barden, Bigsby and Allparts. We have good stocks and we offer great prices.
Great tone is what every guitarist needs - the guitar pickups you use are the key. The original P90 and PAF humbucker, fitted to Gibson's Les Paul model, and the Telecaster and Stratocaster single coil guitar pickups are the pickups that defined the sound of the modern electric guitar. As Gibson and Fender have struggled to replicate the sounds of their original guitar pickups a wide range of manufacturers like Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, EMG, Rio Grande, Joe Barden and Bare Knuckle have sprung up to provide guitar pickups that can replicate these classics as well as provide new sounds. We sell them all and can help you get the tone you want. We also supply a range of guitar parts to help you make, repair and customise your guitar or bass.
Seymour Duncan sells a broad range of aftermarket pickups and if you don't see what you want we can ask if the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop can fulfil your dreams. DiMarzio has been very successful at selling its pickups to guitar manufacturers like Ibanez. You can buy them to fit your guitar. EMGs are also original equipment on guitars like the Zakk Wylde Gibson Les Paul. Bare Knuckle pickups are superbly crafted, British made pickups which are starting to become estblished over the pond with American players. Rio Grande is a boutique manufacturer of pickups based in Texas. As well as getting awesome reviews for their humbuckers and Strat pickups they make more unusual pickups like replacements for the Fender Wide-range humbuckers used in certain models of Tele.
All electric guitarists of a certain age know where they were when they first heard Michael Jackson's ' Beat It' and that solo. "Who the hell is that?" was the common refrain. Well it was young Edward Van Halen, as most people know. Edward claims that he did it as a favour and was never paid for it. What may be less well-known is that the main riff was played by Steve Lukather on an original '59 Les Paul, and the rest of the backing was recorded by what is essentially the band Toto.
NEW!! VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS Checkout our new video instructions section - at the moment we offer instructions for changing pickups in the Les Paul, Stratocaster, Telecaster and ES-335, courtesy of two of our suppliers.</b>>!!
NEW!! WIRING KITS We now offer wiring kits for all the popular electric guitars - Les Paul, SG, Tele, Strat, Ibanez, P-Bass, Jazz Bass -using the best quality US components. Check out our wiring kits section/b>
JOE BARDEN PICKUPS The ultimate Telecaster upgrade pickups are Joe Barden Danny Gatton T-Style pickups We have just started to stock the Joe Barden range. They're expensive but perfection doesn't come cheap!
GRADE A STOCK - We sell Grade A, new stock supplied by the official importers- ever wondered why one or two retailers offer prices that seem too good to be true? It's probably because they are. We do occasionally sell Grade B stock that is ex-demo, etc but we describe it as such and sell it at great prices through our Clearance Section - don't be fooled!/b>
GUITAR BOOKS AND DVDs - New Range of Guitar Books, DVDs and guitar-related software - check out our new section/b>
CONTACTING US - the best way to get technical advice, to check on availability or order progress is to EMAIL We aim to be able to respond within hours. Please note that we are not here to sort out other retailers or repairers' problems or offer a free information service for other retailers. We will try to be as helpful as possible with people who are genuinely interested in doing business with us!!
WE SHIP TO ALL PARTS OF EUROPE!!
We post to all parts of Europe. Simply add 7.50 GB Pounds +VAT per order to the Our price listings to cover postage, packing and full insurance. See Terms & Conditions for full details.
ALL ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY!!
If you are in a hurry to obtain a pickup eMail us first to check on stock availability.
Provided you order has not been dispatched you can change,delete, amend or add to in anyway you wish. Once dispatched amendments cannot be accepted, however we will accept returns by prior agreement provided that the goods are returned in resaleable condition. See full Terms and Conditions.
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New Forum for answering technical queries!
We get many enquries every week and we thought that to benefit more people we ought to respond via a forum where everyone can see the replies. We would also encourage other people to participate.
If there is something that you wnat to know visit our forum - the Guitar Guru forum - and post a question. Either we will post a response or other users will. You will receive the answer to your question via email as well.
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New! Mojo Guitar Amp Kits come to Axiomatic Music!!
Now you can recreate classic Fender and Marshall amps using these DIY amp kits. All you need to recreate the classic tones of the 50s and 60s.
Click here to see our range of Guitar Amp Kts |
Humbucker Polepiece Spacing
One of the most common questions we get asked is "what is the best polepiece spacing for the pickups on my guitar"?
Click here to see our new guidae to Polepiece Spacing |
UK Based Official Guitar Accessories Dealer
We are UK based, appointed dealers for the product ranges we sell. Our prices INCLUDE UK VAT and import duty and orders above £30 are postage free. Before considering ordering from overseas ensure that you have included all the costs that you are likely to face. Think hard about the costs and hassle of getting replacements in the event that goods are faulty, or you are not satisfied with the sound of your new pickup and would like to exchange it for another.. |
Joe Barden Comes to Axiomatic Music
Axiomatic Music is proud to announce that we now sell these legendary Joe Barden pickups. |
DiMARZIO Pickups
DiMARZIO - the complete range from the company that started it all! We are 'Tone Zone' Main Dealers for these great guitar pickups. NOTE: There are SPECIAL PRICES on selected models.
Check out the new pickups announced at the recent NAMM 2009 show in Los Angeles.
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SEYMOUR DUNCAN Pickups
Check out our prices on these pickups!!!
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BARE KNUCKLE Pickups
VINTAGE TONE MONSTERS TO CONTEMPORARY WAR MACHINES. Wound, made and played the traditional way --- by hand !
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EMG Pickups
Professionals all over the world rely on EMG for their performance in the studio and on stage. EMG's are being used for every kind of music, from Rock & Roll to Jazz. We are proud to be stockists for these legendary pickups.
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RIO GRANDE Pickups
Rio Grande pickups are custom wound and "seasoned to taste" in a "low-tech/high-tone" environment. these boutique American pickups regularly get rave write ups.
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LACE Sensors
Innovation in pickup design. Once fitted as original equipmemt to Fender guitars, eg the original Eric Clapton Strat, Lace is today manufacturing an ever widening range of pickups for the discerning player.
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BIGSBY Vibratos
Since the 1950s the Bigsby Vibrato Tailpiece has been the choice of guitarists worldwide - and the choice of world class guitar builders for standard equipment on their premium guitars.
Click here to see our range of Bigsby Vibratos
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New!! Apex microphones come to Axiomatic Music
We've just taken on this range of Canadian microphones which are available at great prices. |
FREE INFORMATION
We want to make the experience of selecting a new pickup for your guitar as painless as possible. To that end we are building a library of FREE information for you to download.
NEW CHOOSING A PICKUP SECTION
It can be difficult choosing the right pickup so to make it easier we have introduced a new section on the site to help you decide.
NEW CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS SECTION
We are starting to build an online reference resource of schematic diagrams and 'How To' guides - check out our new 'Circuit Diagrams' section.
NEW TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION
Changing or upgrading pickups is really very simple - if you know what you're doing! This new section addresses the most common faults and how to trubleshoot them. |
Guitar Teachers
If you are interested in learning to play the electric, acoustic or bass guitar visit our affiliate web-site www.guitar-teachers.net which has some great resources.
Click here to visit the Guitar-Teachers web-site |
Monkrat - Make Money While You Sleep!
Guitarists - Make money while you sleep!!
Monkrat is a new service aimed at musicians. If you want to sell digital downloads of your music, Monkrat is the way to go. For a one-off annual fee, Monkrat's service let's you upload your digital files and customers to purchase your music. The system integrates with PayPal to give you a low cost micropayments service. All you do is place a link on your web-site and let Monkrat do the rest. So you can make money while you sleep!!
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Best Selling Items
Seymour Duncan APH-1 Alnico II Pro Humbucker
£68.95
{DESCRIPTION}Warm, moderate-output humbucker. Great for jazz, blues, classic rock and slide. The Alnico 2 magnet and moderate windings yield a warm, sweet tone with more natural string vibration for great sustain. Classic rock players who get their distortion from the amp rather than the pickup love the APH-1. It allows them to back off the crunch and get beautiful clean tones with softer attack. Compared to the '59, the Alnico II Pro has a rounder sound with a spongier bass response. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable and no logo.
Often the APH-1 is used in both neck and bridge positions, eg Slash. Or, in the neck with a higher output pickup like an SH-11 Custom Custom or SHPG-1b Pearly Gates for heavier rock or hotter blues sounds from the bridge position.
For brighter toned instruments. Works especially well with maple and ebony fingerboards. Also works great with hollow and semi-hollow body guitars. Options of Nickel or gold-plated cover, Trembucker version.
{PLAYERS}Players: Slash / Velvet Revolver & Guns ‘N Roses (neck & bridge), Michael Wilton / Queensryche (bridge), Jeff Tamelier / Tower of Power (neck), Tim Mahoney / 311 (neck), Troy Van Leeuwen / Queens of the Stone Age (neck)
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| | Precision Bass Wiring Kit
£12.71
This is the parts kit used by Fender in their modern US made Precision Basses:
2x CTS 250k audio taper pots 1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut. 1 x 0.1mf disc capacitor. 2ft of vintage style cloth hook-up cable
These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Fender's original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch. Available in Nickel.
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| | Seymour Duncan SH-2 Jazz Humbucker
£63.25
{DESCRIPTION}SH-2 -- This pickup is for players who need an accurate, clear tone for fast jazz runs. The brighter sound has slightly less output and is a good match with most pickups. A popular combination is The Jazz in the neck with either a JB (SH-4) or Duncan Custom (SH-5) in the bridge. Available in black, zebra (cream & black), reverse zebra and white as well as the following colors at no extra charge -- red, red & black, pink, green, light blue, dark blue & yellow.
{PLAYERS}Players: Jerry Horton / Papa Roach (neck), Dave Mustaine / Megadeth (neck), Doug Pettibone / Lucinda Williams (neck)
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| | Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Bridge Humbucker
£59.95
{DESCRIPTION}A completely balanced coil configuration produces great harmonics and a high output with just the right blend of sustain and distortion. You get the best of both worlds: from sweet warm tones to raw rock 'n' roll. Combine this with the (SH-2) Jazz Neck and you've got Seymour's personal favorite combination. Available in black, zebra (cream & black), reverse zebra and white as well as the following colors at no extra charge -- red, red & black, pink, green, light blue, dark blue & yellow.
{RECOMMENDED FOR}Recommended for Bridge position. With traditional or Trembucker spacing. Also for 7-string guitars, available in black only.
{PLAYERS}Players: Paul Stanley / KISS, Gary Rossington / Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ty Tabor / King’s X, Steve Marker / Garbage, Nick Hexum & Tim Mahoney / 311, John Connolly / Sevendust, Dave Mustaine / Megadeth
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| | Seymour Duncan SA-1 Acoustic TUBE Soundhole Pickup
£76.28
The Tube was designed to provide a flat, true acoustic response for natural sound. It uses a Stack® hum-canceling design and it's extremely feedback resistant. The impedance is lower than other passive acoustic pickups, so it can go straight into a variety of mixers, amps and PA systems. There's also a volume knob right on the pickup for quick and easy control of volume during performances. And installation is a snap! For use with bronze wound strings. Fits acoustic guitars with sound holes between 3.85" and 4.10" (98- 104mm).
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| | DiMarzio EVO2 (DP215 and DP215F)
£86.34
{DESCRIPTION}The original Evolution bridge model did what Steve Vai wanted it to do - kick butt and produce serious scream. Then he wanted something a little more complex - the same basic tone with increased headroom and dynamics, so that the sound kills on 10 and cleans up when the volume is rolled down. With a little less power than the original Evolution, EVO2 balances perfectly with the Evolution neck model and performs equally well with high gain and vintage amps.
{AVAILABILITY}The standard colour is black. If you like the look of double cream coils - DiMarzio is the only manufacturer - however, it is a special order from the factory - as are Zebra coils - and delivery is 4-6 weeks. Gibson Les Pauls, SGs, 335s, Flying Vs, etc should be fitted with standard spacing pickups while ALL others should be fitted with F-spaced pickups.
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| | Dean Markley Artist Transducer
£47.31
Dean Markley's Artist pickup is once again a pickup which is so unique that it is patented. Housed in a maple wood housing, Artist Transducer gives you that sound that every professional artist wants. Through use of a lead differential weight the Dean Markley peizo reacts through compression rather than just bending, like all other Peizo pickups. This unique patented design gives Dean Markley's Artist Transducer its high quality sound at a price which is affordable. Artist Transducer's special mounting adhesive allows the Artist to be mounted and removed many, many times without hurting the finish. The Artist has been on the market for over 17 years and we've never had a complaint about it or the adhesive.
It's also a great pickup for Violin, Cello, Stand-up-Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Piano, Horn, or practically anything else you would ever want to amplify. We've even had a mechanic use one to pickup (pardon the pun) knocks and vibrations in engines. The bottom line is: if it vibrates, the Artist Pickup will catch the vibrations. You do whatever you want with them after that.
PLEASE NOTE - Artist Transducers back in stock stock!!
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| | DiMarzio Clip Lock Quick Release Guitar Straps - Nylon
£24.30
{DESCRIPTION} Nylon was DiMarzio's first choice for ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps. They chose automotive seatbelt material for its comfort, strength and durability. Unlike inexpensive polypropylene, nylon has a smooth, satin feel, allowing the guitar to slide freely during performance. (Ask Yngwie Malmsteen.) The fabric conforms to your body and adds a new level of comfort, yet it is strong enough to hold over 150 pounds! Nylon ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps come in assorted cool and classy colors and adjust in length from 43 to 63 inches (109 -160 cm), measured between the strap buttons.
DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps were the first to feature the heavy-duty plastic clip that allows you to easily change from guitar to guitar with a little fingertip pressure. It is the most secure and unique fastening method available to safeguard your guitar. ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps have been used for years by Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci and many other professional musicians. They are the industry standard for strength, security and quality.ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps attach securely to your guitar with two sturdy bushings and extra-long screws sized to fit the strap bushing screw holes on most electric guitars and basses. All ClipLock® straps are 2 inches wide.
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| | DiMarzio D Sonic (DP207 and DP207F)
£68.95
{DESCRIPTION}The new DiMarzio Dropsonic is a high-output bridge humbucker designed for the extended low end and heavy chords that dropped tuning delivers, plus serious treble response for single-note solos. The DropSonic isn't just a one-sound pickup, either. The patented design utilizes 4-conductor wiring to access 2 different single-coil sounds plus parallel humbucking mode, for 3 additional sounds that are distinctive and versatile. As used by John Petrucci.
{AVAILABILITY}The standard colour is black. The standard colour is black. If you like the look of double cream coils - DiMarzio is the only manufacturer - however, it is a special order from the factory - as are Zebra coils - and delivery is 4-6 weeks. Gibson Les Pauls, SGs, 335s, Flying Vs, etc should be fitted with standard spacing pickups while ALL others should be fitted with F-spaced pickups.
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| | Seymour Duncan Woody SC
£37.29
This is a simple and affordable pop-in soundhole pickup with a single coil design and a slim body profile. Packaged in an environmentally safe, reusable, cloth drawstring bag, the Woody SC is first vacuum wax potted and then encapsulated in epoxy. The tone of the SC is clear and bright and it's very feedback-resistant. Fits acoustic guitars with sound holes between 3.85" and 4.10" (98- 104mm).
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New Products
EMG - B Bouzouki Pickup
£95.94
EMG is world leader in pickups for the Bouzouki, an 8-stringed acoustic instrument played primarily in Greece. The B pickup features an FT pickup with a bracket and battery mount, making it easy to attach to a bouzouki (or any other instrument which is similar in size).
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| | Seymour Duncan Antiquity 50's Strat Set
£299.95
Comprising a Texas Hot Custom Bridge (11024-01), and Texas Hot (11024-02) Middle and Bridge Pickups. Each Texas Hot is carefully assembled and hand-wound like the traditional classics. Careful attention to details like scatter-winding ensures that the Texas Hot looks and sounds like a classic Strat® should. Seymour makes them for the player wanting the closest re-creation of a vintage pickup. Period. The magnets are calibrated and the coils are wound "top going" with "north" magnetic polarity, the same as the early vintage models. Each cover is individually aged: not just injection molded with custom colored plastics. Each pickup comes complete with screws, schematics and vintage "push back" cloth braid hookup wire. A RW/RP middle pickup (11024-03) is also available.
Delivery can be up to 4 weeks.
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| | DiMarzio Cliplock Strap - Metal Cliplocks
£29.95
{DESCRIPTION} Fashionably adorned with polished nickel end clips, these nylon straps have real presence. Our metal-end straps use the same high quality nylon as our other straps and adjust in length from 43 to 63 inches (109 -160 cm), measured between the strap buttons. Available in black or white. DiMarzio® ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps were the first to feature the heavy-duty plastic clip that allows you to easily change from guitar to guitar with a little fingertip pressure. It is the most secure and unique fastening method available to safeguard your guitar. ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps have been used for years by Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci and many other professional musicians. They are the industry standard for strength, security and quality. ClipLock® Quick Release Guitar Straps attach securely to your guitar with two sturdy bushings and extra-long screws sized to fit the strap bushing screw holes on most electric guitars and basses. All of our ClipLock® straps are 2 inches wide and our nylon ClipLock® strap is also available in a 3-inch width.
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| | DiMarzio Speaker Cables
£40.73
{DESCRIPTION}DiMarzio® Instrument Speaker Cables reproduce sound so accurately we could have called them "Reference Cables". Our cables are fine-tuned for deep bass and open highs. They deliver definition and openness from string-to-string like you've never heard before. They're ideal head-to-bottom hookup for guitar or bass applications. DiMarzio® Instrument Speaker Cables are made with 12-gauge OFHC copper wire and Teflon® insulation and minimize cable interaction when subjected to stage level volumes because of our resonance control. DiMarzio® Instrument Speaker Cables come in 3-foot, 4-foot, and 6-foot lengths and are available in black only. Head-to-bottom connectors have black nylon outer jackets and 1/4-inch phone ends. Neutrik Speakon ends are available at extra cost.
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| | DiMarzio Steve Vai Instrument Cable
£101.87
{DESCRIPTION}Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has been using DiMarzio cables for years. Our new Steve Vai Signature Guitar Cable features modified gold-plated DiMarzio/Switchcraft plugs. These plugs incorporate a new improved strain relief for the already well-designed Switchcraft end. They have a jewelry finish and feature a ring with Steve Vais logo to identify the guitar side of the cable. The reduced capacitance cable is specially tuned for Vais sound. Steve Vai Signature cables are encased in a black braided jacket that protects the cable from damage, and they are double shielded to reduce hum, interference and stage noise.
Available in black only.
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| | DiMarzio Yngwie Malmsteen Instrument Cable
£71.78
{DESCRIPTION}Legendary rock guitarist Yngwie J. Malmsteen has been using DiMarzio® cables for years. Our new YJM Signature Guitar Cable features gold-plated DiMarzio® / Switchcraft plugs. These plugs incorporate a new improved strain relief for the already well-designed Switchcraft end. They have a jewelry finish and are laser etched with Yngwie's signature. The cable has been tuned for Yngwies sound. YJM Signature cables are encased in a Ferrari red braided jacket that protects the cable from damage. Additionally they are double shielded to reduce hum, interference and noise. All DiMarzio® cables are made in our New York City plant.
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| | Musicians Instrument Cable - Straight/Straight
£26.05
{DESCRIPTION}DiMarzio® Guitar & Instrument Cables are unsurpassed for connecting guitars, basses and keyboards to amps. Exceptionally crisp, clear, quiet and durable, they outperform cables costing much more. They've been called "the new industry standard," and have successfully passed Guitar Player magazine's "chop" and "jump rope" tests as well as many other torture tests. Custom designed low-capacitance American-made copper cable ensures low stage noise and guarantees consistent sound and improved high frequency response. DiMarzio® Instrument Cables are encased in a durable nylon braided jacket which is designed to lie flat, decrease tangling and protect the cable. Right angle and silent ends are available at extra cost.
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| | Musicians Instrument Cable - Straight/Angle
£29.30
{DESCRIPTION}DiMarzio® Guitar & Instrument Cables are unsurpassed for connecting guitars, basses and keyboards to amps. Exceptionally crisp, clear, quiet and durable, they outperform cables costing much more. They've been called "the new industry standard," and have successfully passed Guitar Player magazine's "chop" and "jump rope" tests as well as many other torture tests. Custom designed low-capacitance American-made copper cable ensures low stage noise and guarantees consistent sound and improved high frequency response. DiMarzio® Instrument Cables are encased in a durable nylon braided jacket which is designed to lie flat, decrease tangling and protect the cable. Right angle and silent ends are available at extra cost.
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| | DiMarzio Basic Guitar Cable - Straight/Angled
£18.70
{DESCRIPTION}Great sound made simple! DiMarzio® Guitar & Instrument Cables are unsurpassed for connecting guitars, basses and keyboards to amps. DiMarzio® Basic Guitar Cables use the same wire and Switchcraft ends as our famous DiMarzio® Instrument Cable with the overbraid jacket but with a lower price. Exceptionally crisp, clear, quiet and durable, they outperform cables costing much more. They've been called "the new industry standard". Custom designed low-capacitance American-made copper cable ensures low stage noise and guarantees consistent sound and improved high frequency response. All DiMarzio® cables are hand made in our NYC factory.
Black rubber only.
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| | DiMarzio Basic Guitar Cable - Straight/Straight
£18.70
{DESCRIPTION}Great sound made simple! DiMarzio® Guitar & Instrument Cables are unsurpassed for connecting guitars, basses and keyboards to amps. DiMarzio® Basic Guitar Cables use the same wire and Switchcraft ends as our famous DiMarzio® Instrument Cable with the overbraid jacket but with a lower price. Exceptionally crisp, clear, quiet and durable, they outperform cables costing much more. They've been called "the new industry standard". Custom designed low-capacitance American-made copper cable ensures low stage noise and guarantees consistent sound and improved high frequency response. All DiMarzio® cables are hand made in our NYC factory.
Black rubber only.
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