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Title: 1/4" TRS to XLR male balanced cable
Post by: Mark R on September 12, 2019, 08:01:37 PM

Awhile back, I lost my 1/4" to XLR balanced cable for my 514, and checked the Taylorware site today to buy a replacement.  It's no longer offered; I called Taylor, and they told me that it's been discontinued, since they've been building ES-2 pickups for a few years now, and they won't be offering it anymore.  They suggested that I try Guitar Center or Mogami (their original manufacturer) to buy a replacement, but I can't find one with the right-angle 1/4" end like Taylor used to sell.  I ended up having one built for me, and should get it in a few days.  But does anyone know of a better/more inexpensive source for this cable? 

Title: Re: 1/4" TRS to XLR male balanced cable
Post by: DennisG on September 13, 2019, 12:22:45 AM

I've got one of those original cables, but it doesn't have a 90-degree angle on the ¼" end.

Title: Re: 1/4" TRS to XLR male balanced cable
Post by: tedtan on September 13, 2019, 12:32:00 PM

I'm not up to date on pricing, but Redco has typically had the best prices on quality cables when I've looked in the past. You can custom configure your cables using their custom cable form here: https://www.redco.com/Custom-Cable.html (https://www.redco.com/Custom-Cable.html).

Title: Re: 1/4" TRS to XLR male balanced cable
Post by: Mark R on September 13, 2019, 02:34:14 PM

Thank you, Dennis and Tedtan!  The Redco site looks great, and I'll have to keep that in mind for the future if I need to order another one.  Their prices are a bit better than I paid to have one made by another cable builder.  Much appreciated!

Title: Re: 1/4" TRS to XLR male balanced cable
Post by: Edward on September 14, 2019, 06:10:06 PM

+1 on Redco as a good source. 

Treat yourself and order Mogami cable and a neutrik right-angle end, especially the neutrik "silent" RA plug is superb.  I've had this RA plug (on mogami cable) for well over a decade and not only is is rugged, the silent end is awesome, especially since the ES draws power when plugged you can plug in/unplug even with a hot signal.

Edward

Title: Re: 1/4" TRS to XLR male balanced cable
Post by: Guitars44me on September 28, 2019, 01:11:01 AM

I have two of these in excellent condition. Up on Reverb...

https://reverb.com/item/23418806-taylor-taylor-rt-angle-1-4-inch-trs-to-xlr-instrument-15-foot-cable-black

Sorry I missed this but folks can PM me if anyone else needs one. 

Cheers

Paul