Ugly Truth: Pig Hog Cables

For a few years, I've been using Pig Hog patch cables. Why? I've found them in 4-packs for about $12. They are fat and though. They come in a ton of different lengths. (I haven't gone in for the "make your own cable" trend). So, when looking for 20 foot cables, I took a look at what Pig Hog had to offer.

They Are What They Are

That sounds like a non-point, but these are cables. I don't know how to make something as utilitarian as cables sounds exciting. There isn't a long list of features for cables. There are some some cables that try to "change the game" but these aren't those. They do come in some fun colors and have gold plated tips. The cables are extra thick which can be a good and a bad thing. A thin cord is more flexible, but can feel flimsy. A thick cable won't be floppy, but can bind up when you need to make a sharper bend.

They Seem A Little Gimmick-y

The packaging and name suggest the product is a little cartoon-ish. Besides basically being named "swine swine" cables and being adorned with a actual cartoon pig, these cables don't really stand out. That is until you pick them up. Usually you can tell a speaker cable and instrument cable by the thickness, but these feel like a speaker cable, but they aren't, they are super insulated and dressed in a heavy coating of rubber.

Conclusion 

They are over-build tour grade cables that hold up to a lot of use. Not to mention that they are relatively inexpensive and come with a lifetime warranty. They've put out tweed wrapped cable in a few cool colors. Seafoam Green, Dafine Blue, and Orange Cream are really nice to look at. I'm pretty impressed with these cables