The reviews are in: Musicians have lots of good things to say about Death Valley Cable Company guitar cords.

Here are some ACTUAL verbatim comments from our biggest fans, our customers. (If you have a comment you'd like to see in this section, e-mail it to us!) [updated 7-26-10]

Just received my cable today, so I immediately tried it ... what a great cable!

I've believed that cables make a difference for many years now. In fact, seven or eight years ago, I did my own informal shootout with cable [brands] like V, X, Y, and Z. I picked the X brand at the time because of their clarity, but the bad side is that they are very bright and thin sounding. A couple of weeks ago, I started shopping around for new cables because I thought that there must be something better out there at a reasonable price.

Knowing that X brand are (in)famous for their low capacitance, I wasn't necessarily interested in the high-end, low capacitance cables because I didn't want another set of ice picks! After reviewing many of the gear forums, I was stll not sure which direction to take, but then I stumbled upon DVCC.

I have to admit that I originally chose DVCC because you are actually a California-based company, and I wanted the cables quickly. Regardless of my reasoning, I made the right choice!

I did a quick A-B test with my X brand and all it took was one chord to hear the difference. The DVCC cable has the clarity of the X brand, but with a more full, balanced, warm sound. I play bass and guitar, and it sounds great with both.

Thanks again. I'm sure that you will be receiving another order from me in the near future.

I can't express enough just how pleased I am with these cables. The change in dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio was apparent from the first chord.

Where I really noticed it was on my bass. I could go from whisper quiet, to hitting the strings as hard as I could, and the cable translated it all in rich detail with NO NOISE. My last brand-name-supposedly-high-end cable had more noise, less dynamics, and COST MORE.

You folks have a customer for life, and I hope that you are in business for many many eons to come!!

I am extremely pleased with the 14-foot guitar cable I recently purchased. The quality is absolutely top notch, and I think you do indeed make the best cables.

I was afraid of losing tone by going past 10 feet in length, but the 14 foot [cable] shows no evidence of tone loss.

I like the fact that you offer highest grade plugs with nickel plating as an option.

I thank you for a great product!

P.S. My '59 LP thanks you as well :)

Just wanted to drop you a quick line to say how very happy I am with the guitar cable I bought from you recently.  I must admit, I was a sceptic about whether a guitar cable could really make that much of a difference to tone to even be enough to notice. 

After playing through your cable for just a few seconds, I was no longer a sceptic.  I immediately noticed a HUGE difference in warmth, tone, definition, clarity....over my old cable.  It just goes to show that a quality, handmade product with quality components can make a really big difference.  I think those copper plugs really have a big impact.

Your cable is inspiring me and my playing to new levels.  I am so glad I discovered your product.

Thank you!

Needless to say my old cable went straight in the bin [after receiving my new DVCC cable]!

Of course, I tried your 'slap' test, but the real clincher was how your cable reacted to even the noisiest tone that my Pod XT could muster — quiet as the proverbial mouse. Many thanks for making noise-free recordings so much easier.

I shall tell my friends!

I would like to thank ya'll for making such wonderful cables.

I bought a couple of cables last year to see if I could actually hear a difference. Guess what? I really could hear the difference. (DUH). So I decided to replace my entire rack and pedal board with DVCC cables (gold plugs).

I got my last cables a couple of weeks ago and couldn't believe the clarity and definition with all DVCC cables. Thanks a million.

Thanks for the quality cables.  I have been using them almost every night since I received them and have only good things to say about them.  I live near an Air Force base  and I used to always get radio traffic through my amp, this has gone away with your cables.  I used [Brand X] cables before this and your cables are quieter and have NO handling noise when the $50 dollar [Brand X] cable rattled every time it was moved.

Ah, DVCCs incomparable cables. The best: No BS, period! Master craftsmanship and top components, backed by an unstinting commitment to highest quality at price incredibly most fair. Put 'em in my signal path and pure bliss ... The richest, balanced sound for tone with a capital "T." Diggin it!

I received my new Death Valley Cables yesterday and promptly plugged it into my rig (Fender Strat into a Line 6 X3 Live into a QSC K12 powered speaker).  What a difference!  The sound just came alive as I've never heard before (I've been playing and performing for over 40 years).  I had no idea high-quality cables would make this much difference.  I heard harmonics and sustain like I had never heard before on any guitar rig!  I am a huge convert to your product and have referred all of my guitar-playing buddies...Thanks.

You guys are amazing! The cable was delivered today, which feels like it arrived practically before I ordered it! It sounds superb, too! Thanks for terrific service and a terrific product!

I got the cables today and had about 10 minutes to audition them. First impression? NO snake oil, no BS. I truly can hear a difference with these old ears that have been doing this professionally for 40 years. There's no question that there's more harmonic integrity as I strum across a clean chord ... great tonality! I'm going to be over in Europe touring later this year ... Let them all eat their hearts out when they see my Death Valley cables gracing the stage!!

Was a bit skeptical at first but IT'S THE BEST CABLE I HAVE EVER BOUGHT. No lie!

I have a few points to make about Death Valley cables and the boys down there. The service was first rate all the way. The cables sound great.

I use two great amps made by Cory Davies and nine pedals ... I replaced my cables (big name cables) with the DVs.

When you use these cables, you'll notice the expanded frequency response right away. But where I found the biggest improvement was the presence and clarity on the wound strings. The unwound strings ring nicely as well, but the bottom got WAY better. Also, I am hearing and feeling a vast improvement in the overall sound and response of my pedals. I use all "boutique" pedals, and they sound great. But the sound they produce with the Death Valley cables is on another level.

Any DV cable you put in your chain will be an improvement, but you'll get knocked over if you change everything in your setup with the DV cables.

Thanks again.

These are made to order! Opened a jack to check it. Wow! My name was on the wrap!

My cable arrived yesterday, just as I was loading the truck for a fancy-pants tuxedo dinner dance gig. I took the box with me, and without trying it out, hooked it up, and got the clearest, cleanest sound I could have imagined! Such a noticable difference!

I play a reissue DeAngelico New Yorker with Optima 24K gold strings, Raezer's Edge cab and Acoustic Image Clarus II head,

Your cable is the finishing piece to an unreal sound.

I'm a psychologist by day, so I'm sensitive to "placebo effects," and how our expectations can alter our experiences ... The DVCC cable ... is actually "clearer" somehow. Chords were warm and wonderful. Thanks for a great cable. I will be ordering another 10 foot and a one-foot patch cable next week.

Just wanted to drop a line to say that I ordered a cable (my third) from you on Sunday the 1st and it made it from California to South Carolina today. . .ON THE 4th!!! HOW DO YOU DO IT? YOU GUYS ARE SIMPLY BADASS!!!

You consistently exceed my expecations and help me make my music even better every time I order another cable.

Put this on your board: I've sold my [big name guitar cable] and my [expensive guitar cable] is now for sale. I've been playing for twenty-seven years this spring and NO OTHER CABLE COMPARES TO WHAT COMES OUT OF YOUR SHOP. PERIOD.

Received the cable today, and WOW!! what a diffference!! It greatly reduced the hum coming from my Tele, and it sounded more crisper, and clearer without sounding thin or brittle.  Great cable!!

I know I shouldn't say this, but you can sell it for more $$ because it's worth it. People should take note, I have used $75, and $100 cables and I can honestly say that this cable is comparable, if not better.  Thanks, and I'll be ordering again soon.

Wow! Your guitar cables made more difference than I thought possible. They have a great balance from bass to treble, very natural and clear. They make my guitar sound great. I have some expensive cables like [two VERY expensive guitar cable brands]. I will sell all tomorrow. Thank you for your great product and very great service. They arrived here very quickly.

Got your DVCC cables about an hour ago and immediately AB ’d them with my [XYZ brand] cables. Fantastic.

Pulled out my 56’ and 62’ strats and my Carr Rambler and went to town.

I saw what I was missing right away. A louder, cleaner, fuller and harmonically rich cable. The highs are sweet and not icepicky like the [XYZ brand] cables.

I’ll be using them tonight and tomorrow at my outdoor gigs. I’m a DVCC guy forever. Thanks for the super quick shipping. Well appreciated. I don’t have to worry about my veins to my equipment anymore!

I just received your five-meter cable this morning. I tested it with an ESP Custom Shop (EMG pickups), an ESP Strat with Antiquity pickups and a Les Paul on a Cornford Head.

I compared the cable with a [expensive cable brand], which has a very good reputation on the market.

The result ...Your cable has more headroom, more complexity in the mid/high range. It's just a little more “open.”

The [expensive cable brand] is “muddier,” maybe a little less rich and clear (because of the lack of headroom compared to the DV cable). I would say the dynamics are very close.

Physically [build quality] ... there is no difference in the end.

Finally, this cable is better than the [other cable] for half the price!

You guys make really good cables ... and I’m happy to be one of your customers :)

I've had decent cables in the past, most being [XYZ brand] cables and [ABC brand] cables, but after I bought a Death Valley Cable, I couldn't believe the difference.

I play through a Divided by 13 EDT 13/29 and PJ, and with my previous cables I was picking up every radio station and wave of intermittent noise in the Greater Boston area.

After my 20 ft. Death Valley cable arrived in the mail, I swapped out one of my [XYZ brand] cables with it, and much to my amazement, the noise was gone. Completely.

I use a tele with a Lollar Special in the bridge (fairly hot single coil), and I can crank both my PJ and my EDT and get hardly any noise. It also seems to have a more defined bass response and overall enhanced clarity.

Great cables for excellent money .... Give em a try.

I am going to join the forces for Death Valley Cable Company. Here's the difference: most companies try to BS you with some jargon and snake oil that makes their cables better, whereas Death Valley simply uses the best possible parts and instead tries to sell their product on the merits of their great construction.

You don't see that anymore, and the warranty is great. I had more expensive cables in the past, and this is by far the best cable I've used at a fraction of the cost. Great customer support, incredible price, incredible value. There's seriously no downside. Get one!

Sound Quality: 10
Lets all the power flow. Strong signal. You'll need to adjust your amp because with a lesser cable you're probably pushing the amp to get your sound. with a cable like this, what's been missing in your signal will now show up. if you like big, clean, and clear, try one. You'll think you're using a boost because all the electricity now gets there for you.

Reliability: 10
He backs up his stuff. Don't abuse it. Treat it like you'd treat your guitar.

Customer Support: 10
Quick with emails. his description is not BS. He's using top components. Strong jacks, soldering, and choice of cable. I plugged in and it all flowed. Check out his stuff on ebay or his site.

Overall Rating : 10
I have an [XYZ brand] cable, and it is good. Death Valley Cable is right there for a bit less in price, not quality. Wish i knew of them sooner, I would have saved several hundred bucks on cables. I'll get a few more just because I can. The cable is an effect in your tone chain. it has stronger jacks and connections than [ABC brand] cables. 42.00 bucks with shipping — about 11-12 bucks cheaper than [XYZ brand] cables after tax.

Lots more comments on the web
And there's lots more where these came from.

Just use Google or Yahoo and look for Death Valley Cables or Death Valley Cable Company. Yes, we end up being mentioned on a weird site or two, but we have no control over what people have to say about us, or who links to this web site.

Almost without exception, people have amazing things to say about how our cables' sound and their incredible value when compared to other boutique cables costing three or four times more. Also check our ebay feedback.

Thank you!
Before we go any further, we need to thank the customers who put rave reviews about out cables on forums and into blogs. We're tremendously honored when we get an e-mail or two from customers saying a Death Valley Cable has improved their guitar sound.

Now we also owe our growing success to customers who take time out of their busy schedules to recommend our cables on guitar-equipment review sites and to review them on bulletin boards.

We're a tiny company up against HUGE cable manufacturers, but hardly a day goes by without another positive review appearing somewhere else on the web. We can't thank our customers enough for this.

Our prices have DROPPED!
Believe it or not, this exposure has helped us provide you the same product for less! Because our customer base has grown, it has allowed us to buy larger quantities of cable and plugs. Because we buy more, we get bigger discounts.

Unlike other companies who pocket this newfound wealth, our increased buying power has allowed us to actually lower our costs to you! While other companies are raising their prices, we have actually been able to drop ours. Despite gas prices, a nasty economy, sky-rocketing postal rates and other rising costs, we have not only dropped our prices but intend to hold those prices as long as possible as a thank you to our loyal customers.

This may sound like some BS public-relations spin, but it's the truth. The economy is hurting everyone these days and musicians are pinching pennies just like everyone else. No matter how good our cables are, we realize times are tough, and we need to keep our cables affordable to grow.

Once again, thanks to everyone who have helped Death Valley Cables grow from a small business to a VERY BUSY small business. We need to pay the bills just like everyone else, and we couldn't do it without your endorsements and continued patronage.

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL !!