Monster M ROCK-12 1/4-Inch Rock Instrument Cable (12 Feet)

by Monster

Product Features

• 95% coverage copper braided shield rejects RFI and EMI for a lower noise floor and increased resolution.
• IsoTec vibration isolation technology further reduces handling noise.
• Extra-flexible Duraflex outer jacket for superior reliability and cut resistance.
• 24k 1/4 gold contact connectors with collar strain relief are durable and corrosion resistant.
• Multiple Time Correct windings phase align signal for natural reproduction of midrange frequencies.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002E382Q
• Item model number: M ROCK-12
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #9 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Stage & Studio Cables > Instrument Cables
  • #40 in Musical Instruments > Live Sound & Stage

Product Description

Patented Technologies Help You Deliverthe Power and Full Impact of Your Tone Unlike ordinary cable, Monster Rock uses patented technologies to accentthe raw power of your sound so it cuts through the mix: Monsters advancedcoaxial design preserves fast transients, clean highs and vivid harmonics whilepatented multiple gauge wire networks enhance your guitars sonic bite. A solidcore center conductor provides tighter bass response, plus an extra-dense braidedshield and carbon-infused dielectric minimize interference and hum. Monsters24k gold contact ergonomic connectors ensure a strong, reliable connectionthat withstands the constant abuse of stage and studio.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and Heavy, January 30, 2010

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Daniel G. Lebryk (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monster M ROCK-12 1/4-Inch Rock Instrument Cable (12 Feet) (Electronics)

The biggest question I ask about these cables, are they worth the premium charged above more normal cables? The key to me is the lower end 100 series Monster cables, Monster S100-I-12 Standard 100 1/4-Inch Instrument Cable (12 Feet). The answer is mixed, and depends on what you are looking for.

The cable ends are very heavy, they are metal and do unscrew. In some ways this is probably good, they feel good in your hand plugging and unplugging. The jacks are gold plated and look like they would last a lifetime. On the other hand, the series 100 plugs are a molded plastic end, with a good bit of flex to them, and they are lighter weight. So the choice is, heavy, shiny gold; or light weight, gray/black? For me, I like the heft of these cables.

Construction-wise these are likely lifetime cables. Check out the pictures I've posted. The metal housing screws into the jack. There is an O-ring to seal the top portion of the threads. Inside the wires are soldered solidly to the jack, and then the whole thing is cast in solid acrylic or plastic. Unless you run over this end with a truck or pulled really really hard like tug of war, the wire is never separating from the jack. I don't think the actual 1/4 inch jack is any sturdier than other jacks.

Sound is excellent. They are clear clean cables. Are they better than the 100's? Oh maybe a tiny bit. Maybe a little clearer, cleaner sound. But it isn't a huge difference.

Bottom line, for gigging, probably go with the 100's. The jack ends will get stepped on at some point and they are cheap enough to replace. For practice or in your house, these are probably the way to go. They do look particularly good plugged into a Marshall half stack.

These cables are not outrageously over priced like everything else Monster Cable. Study different one quarter inch jack cables and you'll see these are priced very close to everyone else. This is not the case of the HDMI cables at the big box store for fifty times what you should pay for them.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Monster Cable, May 27, 2008

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Daniel Henriquez (Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monster M ROCK-12 1/4-Inch Rock Instrument Cable (12 Feet) (Electronics)

Is a great cable, no fuzz or static, difficult to have it broken or damaged. Almoust imposible as a matter of fact.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty much the only cable you're ever going to need, March 1, 2011

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michael - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monster M ROCK-12 1/4-Inch Rock Instrument Cable (12 Feet) (Electronics)

This cable was gift from the owner of The Whisky a GoGo. Apparently some band left it behind the night before doing a gig. The point is that was back in September 2007 and we are currently in March of 2011. Lord knows how long the previous owner had it for. This cable had been through heavy use and countless gigs, this cable truly is a beast. It is still my primary cable and does not short out or anything. This cable delivers high clarity and super low noise. The $30-$40 you pay will last a good 4 or 5 years. I don't see this cable giving up on me anytime soon. Highly recommended!!!!