DISASTER AREA
DISASTERPLUG
SOLDERLESS CABLE
KIT
REVIEW BY NICK RAMBO
STREET PRICE $79.99
Solderless cables might
not be for everyone—but I
love ‘em.
I tried my first solderless
kit in 2009 after a couple
frustrating years of failing
to get standard, off-theshelf cables to work just
right with my (admittedly
overcomplicated)
pedalboard layout. Since
that time, I’ve tried a
variety of solderless
offerings from most of the
major players in the market,
so while I wouldn’t call
myself an expert, I certainly
do have some experience
to glean from.
Which brings us to
DisasterPlugs, a joint, USAmade venture between
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North Carolina’s own
Disaster Area Designs
and G&H Plugs, a division
of Texas-based Allied
Electronics.
DisasterPlugs are marketed
as an easy-to-assemble,
ultra-low solderless solution
that’s ideal for fully-loaded
pedalboards and rack
systems. For $80, you get
12 feet of cable, 12 plugs
and a screwdriver—enough
supplies to make six cables.
JACK BE NIMBLE
The longstanding rub with
solderless cables is that
they can be a complete
pain in the ass to assemble.
Some manufacturers
require stripping, crimping,
clamping and threading—
and it’s all very time
consuming (not to mention
a little rough on the fingers).
Plus, in my experience,
these methods can be prone
to user error—meaning that
you spend however long it
takes to make a bunch of
cables, plug them in and…
bupkis. Then you’re left to
hunt down, troubleshoot,
repair, and completely
remake one or more
cables—or all three.
DisasterPlugs are different.
They’re easier.
Here’s a step by step primer
on creating a cable with
DisasterPlugs:
• Cut the cable to the right
length
Disaster Area Disasterplug Solderless Cable Kit