20-Pack Solderless 1/4" Guitar Patch Cable Connectors for Kurrent Electric Guitar Effects Pedals - Perfect for DIY Guitar Pedalboard Setup and Quick Cable Repairs

I really had my doubts about this cable system, given its ultra-compact form factor and low price. It just seemed too good to be true. Well, my entire pedal board (14 powered pedals and a passive volume pedal on a board made for 8) is now connected with this system only, and 10+ weeks later, including overnights in a freezing van and many setups and breakdowns, the connections are still strong and whisper quiet. There are, however, TWO VERY IMPORTANT things to keep in mind during assembly:1. The cable must be FULLY INSERTED into the plug. The friction of the cable does not noticeably increase as it engages the pin contact, which can make it difficult to judge if the cable is fully engaged.. My first cable was intermittent and it took several tries to get it right. Keep twisting with firm pressure until you're ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that the cable has completely bottomed out.2. Tighten the set screw SLOWLY and CAREFULLY. Do not rush, and KEEP PRESSURE on the cable to keep it fully inserted throughout. The screwdriver provided works OK, but you can use any good-fitting screwdriver of your own. By taking your time, you will bottom out gracefully and create solid contact without slipping.Every cable I've made as described above has worked perfectly from the get go, and I believe yours will as well.FYI: After some experimentation, I'm now using exclusively right-angle configurations, even for those connections which previously used straight plugs. I've found that the right-angle connection is more robust mechanically, and still small enough to fit in spaces that previously use straight plugs. Your results may vary, but I'd recommend trying the right-angle configuration first.