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D'Addario American Stage Instrument Cable Review

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Planet Waves PW-AMSGRA-15 American Stage Instrument Cable

$70.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)

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Reddit score

3.5 Based on 16 Reddit owner comments · Top 33% of 6 tracked instrument cables

Owner sentiment
4.2
Recommendations
3.3
Spec score
Not rated
Value
2.2

How these are computed: methodology. Components without evidence show “Not rated” and their weight moves to the others.

Is the D'Addario American Stage Instrument Cable worth it?

Based on 16 Reddit owner comments, the D'Addario American Stage Instrument Cable scores 3.5 out of 5 (owner comments average 4.2 stars), and the theme owners raise most is value (10 mentions).

Who it suits

  • You care about durability (9 positive owner mentions)
  • You care about value (7 positive owner mentions)
  • You care about flexibility (1 positive owner mention)

Who should skip it

  • Durability matters a lot to you (1 critical owner mention)
  • Connectors matters a lot to you (1 critical owner mention)
  • Value matters a lot to you (1 critical owner mention)

What Reddit owners say

13 positive and 1 critical owner comments. Quotes link to the original Reddit comment.

durabilityvalue
“My favorite for quality and price have been the D'Addario Planet Waves (but only the ones with the gold tips) For some reason, it appears they've rebranded those into more expensive "American Stage" cables, but they look identical - however you can still fin…”
owner comment via r/Bass · 2025-12-08
value
“I bought the planet waves (now D'Addario) American stage cables over a decade ago and played hundreds of shows with them.”
owner comment via r/Guitar · 2026-06-11
durability
“I wish I could find a stash of unused Planet Waves cords from about 20-25 years ago --- those things were and ARE my favorite.”
owner comment via r/guitars · 2024-11-24
durabilityflexibility
“The cable itself is soft and holds no memory of coiling, and I’ve got American Stage cables branded Planet Waves from 10 years ago that are still like the day I bought them.”
owner comment via r/guitarpedals · 2025-03-28
durabilityconnectors
“No difference in audio quality between them and the planet waves at cables I've been using for years.”
owner comment via r/guitarpedals · 2026-06-22
value
“The cables I use from my guitars are all D’Addario American Stage cables.”
owner comment via r/Guitar · 2026-09-27
value
“Having used many cheap and mid-priced cables of different brands, types and lengths over hundreds of gigs, I found that they all failed eventually except for Planet Waves.”
owner comment via r/Guitar · 2026-06-13

Key specs

As listed on the Amazon product page we checked; missing fields are never estimated.

Connector Type1/4 Inch Instrument Cable, Geo-tip
Cable TypeGuitar
Compatible DevicesMusical Instrument
Other Special Features of the ProductNoise Reduction
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Data Transfer Rate28 gigabits_per_second
Number of Pins2
Connectivity TechnologyGeo-Tip
Gauge22 AWG
Recommended Uses For ProductConnecting musical instruments to audio equipment for music playing and recording purposes
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
Unit Count1 Count
Item Weight13.44 ounces
Number of Items1
Outer MaterialPVC or rubber
Brand NameD'Addario
Model NamePW-AMSGRA-15
Customer Package TypeStandard Packaging
ModelPW-AMSGRA-15
Item Length15 feet
UPC019954971229
Global Trade Identification Number00019954971229
Warranty DescriptionReplaced if defective.
Part NumberPW-AMSGRA-15

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FAQ

Is the D'Addario American Stage Instrument Cable worth it?

Based on 16 Reddit owner comments, the D'Addario American Stage Instrument Cable scores 3.5 out of 5 (owner comments average 4.2 stars), and the theme owners raise most is value (10 mentions).

What do Reddit owners complain about with the D'Addario American Stage Instrument Cable?

The most common critical theme is durability (1 mentions).

How much does the D'Addario American Stage Instrument Cable cost?

It was $70.99 on Amazon when we checked on 2026-11-07. Prices change, so check Amazon for the current price.

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Last updated 2026-11-07. Amazon listing ASIN B00YJJ0H3S.