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Ernie Ball wants to maximize space on your pedalboard with its new Flat Ribbon Patch Cables

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Cram more pedals into your rig with these low-profile leads

As any keen pedalboard architect knows, low-profile patch cables are the key to fitting more stompboxes in the space you’ve got, and now Ernie Ball has thrown its hat into the ring with the Flat Ribbon Patch Cables.

EB reckon the cables’ flexible design means you can bend them in any angle that suits your pedals’ inputs and outputs, while minimal yet sturdy connectors ensure a secure connection.

Ernie Ball Flat Ribbon Patch Cables

(Image credit: Ernie Ball)

Signal quality should be up to scratch, too, with metal housing, improved shielding over traditional patch cables, a PVC jacket exterior and built-in strain relief.

Flat Ribbon Patch Cables are available now in 3”, 6” and 24” sizes, starting from $9.99. See Ernie Ball for more details.

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Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and over a decade's experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.