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TS Unbalanced Instrument Cable

Standard 6.35mm TS cables carry unbalanced instrument signals from electric guitars, basses, and keyboards to amplifiers and effects. The lack of a balanced return makes them susceptible to noise over long runs.

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// Specifications
Standard
Instrument cable convention
Connector
6.35mm TS (both ends)
Signal
Unbalanced high-impedance mono
Length
Typically up to 6m practical
Capacitance
Higher capacitance cable causes tone loss
Use Case
Guitar to amp, pedal chains
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
T Tip Instrument signal hot ADC
S Sleeve Ground and shield GND

Standard 6.35mm TS cables carry unbalanced instrument signals from electric guitars, basses, and keyboards to amplifiers and effects. The lack of a balanced return makes them susceptible to noise over long runs.