1/4" to Speaker post cords/cables??!!

JohnnyCrash · July 14th, 2005, 04:55 PM

OK,

I caNOT find anywhere that sells the amp combo 1/4" speaker out, to 2 prong speaker connectors. This is such a basic and essential part!

Anybody know where I can get one? I tried looking on Google for some of the obvious phrases... but they came up with normal speaker cables, etc.

Joe-Bob · July 14th, 2005, 05:14 PM

I'm not sure what 2 prong connector you're talking about. All my speaker cables are 1/4 to 1/4, but I do occasionally use an RCA adapter. If it's not set up for a standard speaker cable, then you may be about to blow up that speaker.

JohnnyCrash · July 14th, 2005, 05:47 PM

The kind in *most* combo amps.

It goes from the 1/4" speaker out directly to the combo's speaker.

It's usually a 90 degree "elbow" 1/4" plug that goes from the amp's speaker out directly to the combo speaker's posts... it's a super common part, it's just hard to describe (or Google).

zook · July 14th, 2005, 06:07 PM

I make my own. They aren't a problem to make. PM me with your wire length and I'll get you a price. Priority mail is about $4.

Winnie

yegbert · July 14th, 2005, 06:48 PM

JohnnyCrash

Maybe one of these?

By "two prong connector" did you mean that it was a two-conductor plug, i.e. mono?

Or were you referring to a specific type of connector on the speaker end of the cable?

Ben Harmless · July 14th, 2005, 07:04 PM

I'm thinking you might be referring to spade connectors that slip on over the terminals of most common speakers. If that's the case, then all the parts you need are at Radio Shack. The spade connectors are available in small packages, and just need to be crimped onto the stripped ends of the wire - which can be plain ol' zip cord (lap-style) or pretty much anything labled "speaker wire."

JohnnyCrash · July 14th, 2005, 07:18 PM

yegbert,

Yeah, like the top two Plugs, EXCEPT with the cable and speaker ends already connected. I guess I could make my own. I already found that link too, but for $10 plus shipping I KNOW I can find the cable already assembled.

Ben Harmless,
I have bags of "spade" connectors. I'm talking about the cable that combo amps use to plug their "Speaker Out" 1/4" to the speaker in the combo.

Maybe I should explain what it's for a little better:
I am replacing my Fender Champ's old RCA speaker out jack, with a 1/4" speaker out jack.

I already have standard Speaker Cable for plugging the Champ into my 2x12" cab, BUT for plugging the Champ directly into IT'S OWN 8" speaker I will need the 1/"4 to speaker terminal CABLE.

It's them little parts that are so hard to explain and find :)

yegbert · July 15th, 2005, 12:29 AM

The closest to that I have seen is on my SFDR. It has the right angle "F" plug like the first one on that ampwares page, and simple two-conductor wire but it was just soldered on to the speaker terminals when I got it (used).

If you didn't have your heart set on one with the "F" plug, and you're looking for a good value you can get by a lot cheaper, but I'm still talking about making your own. Radio Shack usually has decent quality right angle plugs similar to the Switchcraft #228 on that same ampwares page, as well as cheaper ones like the ones going for a buck at the bottom of this Angela page.

I'd make it myself, so I could have it optimum length. If anyone has them premade like an original Fender, they might be longer than what you'd want because they were intended for a larger combo.

And here's a question to consider: did Fender ever use the spade connectors?

JoeAArthur · July 15th, 2005, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yegbert

And here's a question to consider: did Fender ever use the spade connectors?

If you mean the thingies that clip onto the speaker terminals... yes.

I tend to solder mine. Never seen any need to disconnect the speaker cable from the speakers in a combo.

Wayne Alexander · July 15th, 2005, 01:32 AM

http://allenamps.com/parts.html

item SPC, middle selection of the "wire" section, halfway down the page.

JohnnyCrash · July 15th, 2005, 06:08 AM

Thank you Wayne Alexander! You are the man.

24" is a bit long for a Champ, but that's finally the first time I've found anything close! Funny thing is I checked that site earlier... how did I miss that?!

SO we're on the right track!

I had a Peavey Classic 30 with just about the right length... (4 to 6 inches). Soldered to the speaker terminals, or not - that's the exact part/item!!

moparmutt · July 16th, 2005, 05:51 PM

I was in radio shack looking for the same thing just the other day. It was driving me nuts trying to explain it to the guy working there!

JoeAArthur · July 16th, 2005, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moparmutt

I was in radio shack looking for the same thing just the other day. It was driving me nuts trying to explain it to the guy working there!

I don't try to explain anything to the Radio Shack sales people. I'll look until I find whatever I'm looking for or leave when I don't.

clayfeat · July 19th, 2005, 11:50 AM

Johnny......

Were you able to find one somewhere that was closer to the length you needed? If so...please tell me where. I need one too.

July 14th, 2005, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,128	1/4" to Speaker post cords/cables??!! OK, I caNOT find anywhere that sells the amp combo 1/4" speaker out, to 2 prong speaker connectors. This is such a basic and essential part! Anybody know where I can get one? I tried looking on Google for some of the obvious phrases... but they came up with normal speaker cables, etc.

July 14th, 2005, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 4,016	I'm not sure what 2 prong connector you're talking about. All my speaker cables are 1/4 to 1/4, but I do occasionally use an RCA adapter. If it's not set up for a standard speaker cable, then you may be about to blow up that speaker. __________________ "German is the language God uses when He really means business." --FZ

July 14th, 2005, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,128	You'll say "Oh, one of those!" hehe The kind in most combo amps. It goes from the 1/4" speaker out directly to the combo's speaker. It's usually a 90 degree "elbow" 1/4" plug that goes from the amp's speaker out directly to the combo speaker's posts... it's a super common part, it's just hard to describe (or Google).

July 14th, 2005, 06:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
zook Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northeast Kingdom, Vermont Posts: 833	I make my own. They aren't a problem to make. PM me with your wire length and I'll get you a price. Priority mail is about $4. Winnie __________________ I have noticed that happy people are often evaluating themselves and unhappy people are always evaluating others. -William Glasser

July 14th, 2005, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
yegbert Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland (US) Age: 54 Posts: 4,989 88 Photos	right angle plug JohnnyCrash Maybe one of these? By "two prong connector" did you mean that it was a two-conductor plug, i.e. mono? Or were you referring to a specific type of connector on the speaker end of the cable?

July 14th, 2005, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ben Harmless Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany, NY US of A Posts: 3,374 12 Photos	I'm thinking you might be referring to spade connectors that slip on over the terminals of most common speakers. If that's the case, then all the parts you need are at Radio Shack. The spade connectors are available in small packages, and just need to be crimped onto the stripped ends of the wire - which can be plain ol' zip cord (lap-style) or pretty much anything labled "speaker wire." __________________ "I think I'll go for the life of sin, followed by the last-minute, presto-change-o, deathbed repentance." - B. Simpson

July 14th, 2005, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,128	yegbert, Yeah, like the top two Plugs, EXCEPT with the cable and speaker ends already connected. I guess I could make my own. I already found that link too, but for $10 plus shipping I KNOW I can find the cable already assembled. Ben Harmless, I have bags of "spade" connectors. I'm talking about the cable that combo amps use to plug their "Speaker Out" 1/4" to the speaker in the combo. Maybe I should explain what it's for a little better: I am replacing my Fender Champ's old RCA speaker out jack, with a 1/4" speaker out jack. I already have standard Speaker Cable for plugging the Champ into my 2x12" cab, BUT for plugging the Champ directly into IT'S OWN 8" speaker I will need the 1/"4 to speaker terminal CABLE. It's them little parts that are so hard to explain and find :)

July 15th, 2005, 12:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
yegbert Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland (US) Age: 54 Posts: 4,989 88 Photos	length? The closest to that I have seen is on my SFDR. It has the right angle "F" plug like the first one on that ampwares page, and simple two-conductor wire but it was just soldered on to the speaker terminals when I got it (used). If you didn't have your heart set on one with the "F" plug, and you're looking for a good value you can get by a lot cheaper, but I'm still talking about making your own. Radio Shack usually has decent quality right angle plugs similar to the Switchcraft #228 on that same ampwares page, as well as cheaper ones like the ones going for a buck at the bottom of this Angela page. I'd make it myself, so I could have it optimum length. If anyone has them premade like an original Fender, they might be longer than what you'd want because they were intended for a larger combo. And here's a question to consider: did Fender ever use the spade connectors?

July 15th, 2005, 01:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wayne Alexander Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 1,083	http://allenamps.com/parts.html item SPC, middle selection of the "wire" section, halfway down the page.

July 15th, 2005, 06:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,128	YES! Thank you Wayne Alexander! You are the man. 24" is a bit long for a Champ, but that's finally the first time I've found anything close! Funny thing is I checked that site earlier... how did I miss that?! SO we're on the right track! I had a Peavey Classic 30 with just about the right length... (4 to 6 inches). Soldered to the speaker terminals, or not - that's the exact part/item!!

July 16th, 2005, 05:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
moparmutt Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: honolulu Posts: 593	I was in radio shack looking for the same thing just the other day. It was driving me nuts trying to explain it to the guy working there!

July 19th, 2005, 11:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
clayfeat Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bloomington, in Posts: 595	Johnny...... Were you able to find one somewhere that was closer to the length you needed? If so...please tell me where. I need one too.