Guitarists:

Gordon Kennedy - Grammy winner - singer / songwriter / session guitarist extraordinaire
"I am REALLY enjoying this cable. You know, some don't care about the difference. Some care too much. That is to say you can spend a month A/B'ing your brains out and forget to make music. I find it well worth investigating when someone like yourself has spent so much of your life pursuing this. I spend as much time writing music and I hope it shows the same fruit. These cables are great and make a difference. The difference was instant and very obvious. We dig!"

Don Zeidler
"I received my first 2 cords (guitar to pedal board, pedals to amp) yesterday and gave them a run-thru last night. The cords I had been using were high-end, award-winning stuff and as such I was hoping to hear just some slight improvement with your cables.

I did the old A/B test between my current cables and my new Evidence cables. I was shocked at the results. The clarity, depth, and articulation are simply amazing. In fact, I think I could categorize every cable out there (I've tried them all) into 3 groups: Good, Better, and Best, but your cables absolutely deserve their own new category - called "Amazing".

I play a 1957 Strat (real one) into either a 63 Vox AC30, or a 66 Fender Super Reverb. I can easily say that your cables are now as vital to my sound as my guitar and amps.

Thanks for the newfound joy!"

Don Butler - Toneman
"Thanks for the ultra-fast service which is a bit rare in the M.I. biz.

Had a bit to play it and compare it to a similar Klotz cable (12').

While the Klotz sounded good as well and much better than the standard junk sold at Guitar Center. It had a nice warmth to it but it's a bit dark.

Your cable is wonderful right out of the package. The clarity and highs are supurb and the bass and mids are well defined and very big. It's almost as if I have a compressor in the guitar as the notes and chords seem to last much longer and sound much clearer than any cable I've used before.

I know there's a 40 hour break-in period with the most changes occuring during the fist 10 hours. I can't imagine this cable sounding better than it does now! BTW, I play Gretsch Guitars and use old JMI era Vox Amps (w/ Alnico Celestion speakers).

I will be ordering more today! do you offer any short patch cables? I have a pedal board I use (all 5 of the effects are True Bypass!) Thanks again Tony!!

Regards, Don Butler"

Neil Miller
"Today is the first day since early June that I've touched a guitar, and the first time I got to hear what my set up sounded like entirely using the Lyric HG and the Siren cables you made for me. All I can say is, I got so choked up that I almost cried. The Strat never sounded so chimey and present. I spent a couple of hours just playing simple open chords, getting lost in the presence, clarity, and immediacy of nuances and harmonics I was hearing for the first time. The experience was very emotional, even spiritual.

I hope that my description makes sense to you, because it's the only sort of thanks I can think of that makes any real sense to me, given the profound experience of hearing what the cables are all about, and the extraordinary amount of time and effort you put into making things right. You can take it as a given that I will promote your cables to every musician and music retailer I meet. And if and when need requires and money permits, I will most certainly purchase additional cable.

If I ever hit hard times, I quite honestly would probably sell most of my gear before I would part with these cables. As much as I love my guitars and pedals, they could be easily replaced. But I wouldn't risk the possibility that I couldn't replace these cables. They have made at least as much of an improvement in my sound as my selection of speakers and tubes, which involved years of swapping until I found exactly the right set up.

In a world full of overstated, insupportable claims, you, Evidence Audio, and the Lyric HG and Siren Cables really are the real deal. Just knowing that is comforting, but better yet are the cables themselves, they test the limits of description."

Nicola Fassi
"I use handmade guitars from a local guitar maker. The day in which Fabio brought the first cables to my home to be tested, I was going to my guitar maker's workshop to try some modifications to one of my instrument. I was looking forward to try the cables first so once I got there, I plugged in my guitar to a volume pedal, then a wah-wah and the amp, my usual live set, but this time I used all Evidence Audio cables. The guitar maker did not realize that! After a few notes the guy turned his head to me saying: "Wow ! here's the tone I was looking for with that guitar! What did you change?" "Nothing but the cables", I replied. Well, we didn't make any modification to the guitar, but we both realized on how much a good cable like yours may positively affect the sound! Fabio was right. That's incredible, and now I look forward to cabling all my studio rack with your cable to see what happen. My best compliments for your work Mr. Farinella."

Ken Landon - Guitarist / Songwriter
"Without a doubt, in my mind, if American manufacturing is to make a renaissance, it will be done through the small American companies (such as Evidence Audio) that produce quality which makes "Made in America" mean something again! When I installed the Siren on my guitar amp I perceived a "sheen" which I had not previously heard prior to the installation of my Siren cable! Feel free to use this quote as an endorsement if you care to do so. -Ken

Mike Oxley
"There sure a big difference with these cables! Compared with the Planet Waves, the Evidence difference was immediately discernable! The Evidence is louder, and note definition is clearer, and the bottom end is nice and punchy. In contrast, the Planet Waves cables sounded dull and lifeless! I didn't think a cable would make THAT much difference, but after hearing it, I was astonished! Everyone should switch to Evidence Audio cables - they really open up your tone in a BIG way."

Tony Martin
"FRIGGIN SCHWEET .... I knew in 40 seconds! I returned from the Keys last saturday around 2:00 in the afternoon...... My package was waiting right there by the door...... The first thing I did after bringing the luggage in the house was take my brand spankin' new "Lyric" out.... plug it in ...... put on a set of headphones..... and freaked out because I thought somebody musta unplugged my system while I was away... I din't hear anything... notta...zilch... I'm checkin' everything out and all of a sudden I realize the volume on the bass was off....... the freaking signal was so transparently quiet I could swear it was "off"... My wife asked me what was wrong by the look on my face... My signal had never been this clean... I just didn't know how to act ! Next, I put on a Richard Elliot tune called "CandleLight"... (a very bottom heavy mix that could well be described as a sax/bass duet..... I was floored by the definition and nuance down to the open "B"....... I could go on but I'd just get overtly stupid in trying to dial up adjectives to describe the detailed responsiveness and dexterity of "your" cable ! I can't believe I'm talking about a "cable"... But, the difference is so dramatic it's hard to deny the effect on the whole signal. The confidence it provides too ! "You Da Man" ... EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THIS CABLE !!! ALL THE BEST and Thanks Mucho...... Tony Martin

Bjorn Riis - Gilmourish.com
"I'm speechless! Like I said, I have never really paid much attention to cables and my tone has suffered quite a bit from that. I was on the verge of getting myself a new speaker cab, but now I think I now how huge the problem really was. Your cable is amazing! I just plugged in my guitar, without any effects and the sound was so punchy and clear. I could turn up to 10 and the tone didn't break at all. Even with my complete rig of effects connected the cable made a huge difference. We did a couple of Floyd numbers and I did it very simple, just an MXR compressor and a Colorsound Power Booster. It was my favourite Gilmour tone from the late 70's big time!"

Rai Pronovost
"Your cables are such an integral part of my custom rig. I can't believe how musical the Lyric HG is. Just for reference I'm running a VHT UL w EQ (VooDoo Amps Modded) into a VooDoo Amps 1988B Cab w Celestion Cnetury's and 75's in an X Pattern. Between you and Trace all my tone needs are covered and I feel comfortable knowing I have a "pro" rig that is my own tone!.

Christian Kaluche
"I tried your cables last night. I was very pleased. My first impression: My tone changed. I noticed an increase articulation in the midrange frequencies. It had more character and definition.

After readjusting my equalization, I noticed that the muddiness in the lower frequencies was gone and the higher frequencies were much more pleasant to the ear.

I thought I’d have to have my pickups re-wound to reduce the harshness I was getting in the treble frequencies, but now all that harshness is gone. I’m impressed. My sound is now focused and much clearer.

Thanks, keep up the good work, and let me know when you have that speaker cable ready."

Rodger Bryan
"First of all, thank you for such prompt service! I received my Lyric cable about three weeks ago and I have been pleased with everything about it. I like a clear, full-spectrum sound from my bass with an articulate bottom end and no harshness in the upper-mid and treble range . Your design philosophy and pricing were exactly what I was looking for. The Lyric fills a void in the market.

Since 1997, I have been using cables I assembled with Canare GS-6 with Neutrik plugs. These cables are flexible, quiet, trouble-free and they seemed to deliver the signal reasonably well. I was pleased with them until I spent just three weeks with the Lyric. Now when I hear my bass with the Canare cable, the bottom end seems a little mushy & blurred and the upper-midrange is strident to my ears. Needless to say, my old batch of cables have been retired to backup status."

Tom (The ToneDoctor) Reaves
"I can not thank you enough for creating this cable.

I have a rack guitar system, as I need the versatility it affords me. One of the things about a rack system is there are lots of cables running as opposed to an amp and, a couple of pedals. I have gone through great pains and funds to get my sound right. This includes purchasing the best tube preamps, power amps, NOS tubes, and effects (Custom Audio Electronics 3+,VHT, 2-ninety-2,TC Electronics,etc.).

The rig sounded great but was still missing something, and there was still a harshness in the upper mids. I ordered and tried 4 Lyric cables in strategic positions, and the improvement was substantial. This spurred me on to purchase more cables for all key positions in my rig. My rig now sounds incredible! The Lyric was the missing link that brought the full potential of my rig to fruition.

All harshness is gone! My tone now is full, rich, and clear! Everyone seems to mention the clarity of the Lyric and I agree,however what is so impressive to me is the huge increase in naturalness. The difference is monumental. My top end is now silky and sweet, yet clear and very open. I'm now getting fullness, and a richness in the lows, and low mids that I didn't even know were missing (missing links).

The difference is akin to switching to a great piece of audio gear with tons of headroom that opens up everything else in your signal chain. My sound is now so much more pleasing to listen to. The only place in my rig where I do not have Lyrics running is between my mixer and my digital effects which are set full wet. So cables here do not affect my dry sound only my wet signal, which the mixer blends in to my sound.

I will be ordering these remaining cables shortly, as I don't believe I can afford not to have Evidence Audio Lyrics running everywhere in my system.

Thanks again Evidence Audio!"

Jim Fowler
"Not only is the packaging nice and quaint, these cables sound great.

I can already hear an improvement (or rather, NOT hear, since there is significantly less extraneous noise).

Thanks so much for providing real quality. Yours is the first cable that I have been totally happy with. Unless I die or lose my hands in an accident, I'll definitely be uniforming my entire rig with Evidence in the very near future. take care, and you will certainly hear from me again.
I'm so excited I even showed my girlfriend and explained to her the difference between strand and solid core, etc...and boy, did she care!"

Vincent DeGiosio - Guitarist/Songwriter for The DAY RUBIES
"Well its been couple of weeks since I received my new stereo "Y" cable. Its broken in and sounds fantastic.

It made my tone round, warm and present. I do have a concern and that would be the female jack. It seems the stereo cable and the female input are a rather loose fit and I'm noticing some crackling should it be bumped or tapped. Can you suggest something for that?
I would just be heartbroken if I had to send this back to be looked at.

I can't play my instrument with out this cord, it would be like severing a limb, lol. Can't you tell I'm in love with this cord?

Other than that its a great job you did constructing this tone life-line and all I can say is that I'm very impressed.

It makes you feel either totally stupid or totally a genius to think "Wow! the cord is the missing link?"

Looking back at the abuse, the years of using eq like a sweeping, notching, drug habit masking my tone pain, the denial, the money, Yikes!!!!
Its funny! since I've found evidence my eq's have no control over me, I sleep better, I'm a nicer person and all those fancy schmancy tone shaping devices sit powerlessly in sealed containers waiting there inevitable fait, EBAY!!! love to try a mic cable.

Joseph C. Becker
"Final Impressions: Another great product for retailers and musicians to invest in. This is as much a needed item for studios as the recording equipment that fills them, and as important to the live musician as their audience. Sound is important. It's great to see there's a company that feels the same way too."

(Hear Joe Becker playing through Evidence Audio Cables on "Warmth in the Wilderness", Vol. 2 from Lion Records)

Paul S. - Providence, RI
(note: Paul asked us to make a stereo cable to feed two separate amps from his Fishman Tremolo/Power Chip setup with a stereo jack)
"You did an excellent job on the stereo cable! It did everything I wanted and more.

I thought the cable would get a bit chunky at the split but it isn't bulky at all. I don't know how you managed to keep it that thin but you did. It's very comfortable to use.

The sound quality is exceptional! I'm definitely going to have to get a Lyric mono for my other guitar.

The information sheet was very informative. I'm curious to see what it sounds like after its fully broken in. I didn't have too much time to play tonight but I'll keep you updated on how everything is working out."

Brooks Rongstad - Green House Music
"My studio recording is no longer a nightmare of noise and muddy guitar parts. This cable is built to last and it sounds GREAT... your cables ROCK! Thanks again for a great product and awesome customer support!"

Michael VanDercreek aka OscrDGrch
I just got back and played until my fingers and forearm were aching. I tried the new cable and tested it against two others, a George L's and a Spectraflex Fatso-Flex. The Evidence Audio cable had the best qualities of both the other cables.

Here are some performance notes:

George L's: Previously my favorite sounding but least favorite constructed cable.

This cable has the presence most other cables lack, which is what drew me to it. But today I realized that along with the presence were some sharp highs (not ice-pick-in-the-ear highs) that sounded harsh.

I've always hated three things about the construction of this cable; the jack is difficult to remove from my Strat, the cable ends can wear and need to be trimmed and reinserted, and the cable is thin and easily twisted.

This is a great cable for patching effects because it is fairly transparent sounding, it is a small cable, and you can cut your own lengths fairly inexpensively.

Spectraflex Fatso-Flex: My favorite constructed cable.

This cable doesn't have the harsh highs of the George L's but it lacks the presence as well. I like the roundness of the tone but it sounds too muffled.

The cable construction is top notch because the covering matches my amp (tweed) and it's FAT.

This isn't a cheap cable (in price or sound) nor is it a hi-fi cable but it will last an eternity.

Evidence Audio Lyric: My favorite sounding cable.

This cable sounds GREAT. It has the presence of the George L's and the roundness of the Spectraflex. Great definition of bass without harshness or lack of bottom end frequencies. A very musical sounding cable. I wouldn't say it is geared for Rock, Jazz, or any other single style of music but all of them.

The cable's construction is great and may become my favorite. The connectors are the new Neutrik's and the cable has a thick vinyl covering. It feels durable and doesn't easily twist.

This cable is directional and comes with instructions on how to properly use it. It also came packaged in a police evidence bag (cool merchandising). I would highly recommend it. All in all this is my new favorite cable.

Pierre Debs - Scientist/Guitarist
"After using the first cable, I was sorry that I spent $90.00 on a MIT cable. It was a store credit so there was really no way around it, as I couldn't find anything else to use it for. Expect me to place an order for a 20ft cable soon. I am now a full blown Evidence Man"

Chris Bloomer - Guitarist
"What a difference!!!! I had been using Spectraflex from the guitar out to the effects, and was happy with the results. BUT, when I plugged this in, it was immediately evident that there was a difference. The sound is much "smoother" and alive than it was before. It seems like I'm hearing a very balanced signal (no false highs, and the bottom is very tight). Chords were articulate, and the distortion signal was very smooth, and balanced (I had to do a lot of tweaking in the first set on the pedals to adjust for the new signal). Once again, thank you for the cable (it is everything that is said to be), and now I'll be looking to buy more! Always got to have back-up"

Wayne Golins
"I received the cable late last week and I'm delighted. Here's a rundown of my setup:

Fender '52 Reissue Telecaster, 1972 Fender Princeton Reverb, 1975 Fender Twin Reverb (with Blackface mods), Boss CS-3 Compressor Pedal, Fender Extra Heavy Pick (picks are important!)

I like a clean, warm sound for country/jazz playing, with moderate compression from the pedal, and a touch of reverb from the amp. Like a lot of guys I've been playing a long time, but I have a nice, comfortable, day job and play just for the sheer love of it. I'm a living room picker and happy to be so.

Concerning your cable: I've known for quite some time that cables make a difference, and to be honest with you I thought my cables were pretty good. I use a 10' cable from the Tele to the compressor pedal and a 2.5' cable to the amp. These are typical guitar shop cables and I narrowed it down to these two because they were the best sounding of the bunch I have. I compared your 10' cable to my 10' cable direct into my Twin Reverb. My, what a difference! The Evidence Audio cable was fuller with a sweeter top end. Clearly, your cable was superior in every way. I'm now looking with great suspicion at my 2.5' cable wondering what I'm losing tone wise. I do believe I shall order a short length from you to complete my setup. Even a living room picker like myself spends a lot of time and money on picks, strings, and tubes searching for that magic sound and often the cable gets overlooked.

I would say your cable is like putting a good set tubes in a vintage amp. Once you've tasted it nothing else will do."

Charlie Kramer
"I'm loving it. It's subtle but noticeable -- the tone is just more "musical", especially on the high end. By comparison, my old cables seem to have a kind of a "trashy" tone now, with an irritating high end!"

Bassists:

Buster Williams: Grammy winner - Jazz Master
"I'm basically a, 'If it ain't broke don't fix it,' kind'a guy. So I've been quite satisfied with the sound that I've been getting with the cables that I've been using over these many years. But not anymore. Not since I started using the Lyric HG cable. The superior sound quality produced by this cable was evident from the first note. So clear, so true, such presence! Absolutely amazing! I guess you don't know it's broke 'till you do fix it."

Jim Creeggan - Bassist for Barenaked Ladies
"It's always been tough making the Double Bass heard while my band is rocking full blast. Evidence cables have given my bass the presence it needs to punch through the mix.”

Hank Van Sickle - John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
"I got the cables just in time for my weekend gigs, and used them all weekend. They're not burned in yet, but it seems like the sound jumps right out of the amp. Especially the low end. Everything seems tighter and more focused, more clarity, but still nice and big and warm. It's magic!"

Stuart Hamm
"When I do my solo bass concerts, it's just myself. my bass and an amp... and a chord... no effects. The truer signal I can get from my bass to the amp means that more of the tone from my fingers will be heard... undiluted by a long signal chain. I have been a fan of high grade cables for some time, and I was really pleased by how the Evidence cables sounded. A clear, true and clean tone. What you hear affects the way you play... and the Evidence cables make me sound and play better."

Alain Caron
"I use Evidence Audio cables not to connect my equipment -- but to connect the audience to my music. The low frequencies are better with more 25/30hz on the low B. They also have a longer decay at those frequencies which is very pleasant when you play soft; the sound doesn't get "stringy" or thin. The overall feel is also very good as well. The upper-mids and highs are smoother but all there -- very good for the slap sound."

Scott Ford - Camp Freddy and The Twilight Singers
"Finally pro audio cables that actually sound pro. I also like using them to whip little boys in my basement. They work great!"

Wayne Batchelor - Bassist for Nnenna Freelon among others
"If you truly want the best instrument cable for your great sounding instrument, and you’re willing to spend the time and use your ears to find out what instrument cable that is, then I think it’s not going to be a question of if but when you come across Evidence Audio as I did. When you do, in my opinion you may not want to use anything else. The clarity and warmth that these cables have has to be heard to be believed! There are a few other good companies making quality cable but they can’t compete with the total package of AAA quality work gone into making these cables.Great prices as well -- it may seem expensive but you’ll probably never have to replace them unless they get lost or stolen. First-class customer service from Tony Farinella, meaning you can talk to him on the phone and he’ll answer all your questions. If you’ve done your homework and talk to him you’ll soon realize this guy knows his craft inside-out and his aim is to make sure you make a informed decision. Unless you want to continue to have your instrument’s true sound unrealized --check out these cables. You cannot go wrong." www.waynebatchelor.com

Saturnino
"Even one who is not an electrical engineer knows that the act of wiring consists of building a net of wires or other connections, with different parts of a device. On airplanes on which we fly, there are hundreds of kilometers of electrical wire. And what is left to say about the super refined wiring that exists between the various parts of a computer! Well, thanks to these connections, the most desperate components are able to work together, forming fantastic services and performances. Tony Farinella with his Evidence Audio cables has been able to give me, when I connect my bass to the amplifier, the security and reliability of an umbilical cord. "

William Wittman: Cyndi Lauper Band, Too Much Joy
"I thought I would try one of your Lyric cables to replace the cable I was using between my rack and my Hiwatt amp. I was, simply put, astounded at how immediate the improvement was. The whole rig just sounded “better”. So, of course, I immediately got back to you and replaced every lead in the rack with Evidence Audio cables; and, again, the difference was immediate and obvious. Not only could I hear the difference, but at the end of soundcheck, our front of house engineer came up and said he “didn’t know why but” the bass guitar sounded great that day. Believe me, I told him why! The cables have a punch and clarity that is quite amazing really. It’s as though all of the nuances and dynamics of my playing were missing before but are now revealed. The actual fundamental notes of the bass seem to be better defined and more 3-D sounding. Plus every little change in tone that I make at the amp or on the instrument is apparent in the output. I’m now a believer. Thanks so much."

Glenn Letsch
"The cables are tremendous! My cabinets now sound stunning. I switched back to my old speaker cable to compare it to the Siren speaker cable... the level of distortion introduced was unacceptable now that the bar has been raised by Evidence Audio."

David Dyson
"I, finally, get your company name "Evidence Audio". It is funny that your slogan is "Proof cable matters" because that is exactly what went through my head at the NAMM show when Phil pulled out the other cable and put in yours (I wonder did he do that on purpose?). Anyway, I love the cable. It is great in and out of the studio. The clarity and difference in volume (am I imagining?) is unmistakable. And for the first time in my life, I'm treating a cable like I would my axe (honestly!). Thanks again. I will send you a copy of my new CD as soon as it gets of the press."

Charles Baldwin - Bassist for Doc Gibbs and the Emeril Live Band
"I checked out the cables and man they are great. "I A+B'd them with the Monster 500's that I was using and the difference is very apparent going back and forth between the two, I was amazed how the Lyric HG's sounded more articulate and really bought out more detail. All I needed was three minutes on my axe to know that the Lyric HG's are a great match for any instrument. The "EVIDENCE" is overwhelming."

Peter Murray - Themidor Music
"I'm very far past the 40hr. initiation and have been thoroughly enjoying the Lyric. As you would imagine, I've gotten used to it, and I had to go back and do a thorough A/B test to fully appreciate the qualitative difference I had gotten used to.

You'll be happy to know that the bar has been raised significantly!

My test (completed only moments ago) involved the comparison of five different cables:

Evidence Lyric (20ft); Monster Bass (20ft); George L. (10ft); Rodam Pro Series (20ft); Rodam standard (20ft)

I lined them up at each end to allow for quick changes between cables. I used my G. Gould 5-string straight into my Eden WT800 and one Eden 210XLT cab.

Embarassingly, my speaker cable is very standard and I don't even know what it is. That's literally the only step of my signal chain that I haven't obsessed over (yet!).

I set the bass to my usual settings (pickup pan centre, EQ flat except for a slight bass boost, volume full) and the amp was flat except for a small "enhance" boost (9 oclock) and a very slight bass boost (12:30). I set the amp at a medium volume.

I started with the Rodam standard, which out of the hole sounded pretty good, to be honest. It's shortcomings only became clear when compared with the others. For example, it was the only cable that had slight radio interference (sounded like Portugese). Then I tried the Rodam "Pro Series" cable, which was cleaner, but distinctly more nasal.

The George L. was a marked improvement, but what stuck out was muddy low mids, which again, weren't apparent until I got to the Monster and the Lyric.

The Monster sounded clearer, tighter definition, slightly higher output. And then... the Lyric.

The Lyric had as much or more clarity as the Monster, but instantly showed the Monster to have exagerrated high mids, I'm guessing in the 1-2 KHz range. In fact, the more I went back and forth between the Monster and the Lyric, the more I found the Monster to be annoying and rattley.

It gets back to my initial impression of the Lyric: it's clearer at all frequencies, and doesn't derive its clarity from a boost of the frequencies that are usually responsible for conveying perceived clarity to the ear. Going back to the cheaper cables revealed that they really lacked detail, especially in the mids, and lacked sparkle in the high range. As already mentioned, only the cheap Rodam had audible interference.

The Lyric was smoother and more musical than the other cables. More pleasing, and more true to the sound of my bass. That's really what I'm after. I don't want to hear exaggeration or coloration. In the end, that almost made me prefer George L and the Rodam Pro over the Monster, because although they might not have had quite the complexity, at least they were relatively even about their simplicity.

It's sort of parallel to how I would prefer a Gallien Krueger or even a Yorkville Sound or Traynor amp over, say, a Trace Elliot or an Ampeg, because they don't color the sound as much. Even though Traynor is a cheap amp, it's not trying to control your tone; it's just trying to amplify your instrument. Trace and Ampeg want to put their stamp on the sound, and they do, which I guess is fine if you like those sounds.

So there you go! Evidence wins hands down. It would have been interesting to compare other high end cables such as MIT, but I honestly can't imagine what could be improved upon. One other note: I admit that the physical inflexibilty of the Evidence is slightly annoying. But I understand sacrifice, and at the end of the day, I'm in the business of making sound, and that's infinitely more important."

Matt Morgan - Bassist for Moonshot Radio
"I received my "Lyric" instrument cable today and after several hours of playing and some extensive A/B testing with my previous "monster" of a cable, I can't tell you how pleased I am! Compared with the "Lyric", my other cable leaves me with the feeling that I'm breathing through a plastic straw. I plug in the Lyric and I get a full deep breath! Noticeably better dynamics, articulation, fuller midrange and just an overall better response. Well done! A great product that I'll have no problem recommending to other musicians."

Mykhal Compton
"Tony, I've been using your cables so long now I can't even remember how I discovered them. But am I glad I did! It was like discovering the difference in presence, articulation, and tone that you get on a low B string on a longer scale bass compared to the shorter scale. You know it when you've heard it! Well, that is the kinda difference I feel your cables deliver. The presense and clarity they deliver are second to NONE! Unmistakable my friend. Needless to say, it's the only cable in my chain. Thanks for making the difference 'evident'!"

Acoustic:

Adrian Legg - Wizard
"I wouldn't do a studio d.i. with anything else. Well, not unless we actually wanted fog."

Eric Roche - UK Fingerstyle Guitarist
"Evidence Audio leads helped me to hear parts of my instrument that I hadn't heard before! These leads are the best I've found and I can't believe that I let cheap leads cloud my hearing for so long"

Thomas Leeb - Fingerstyle Guitarist
"It would have never crossed my mind that a cable would make such a difference to my sound. My hearing's not all that great (should've listened to my parents when they were banging at the door), but the effect the Lyric HG has is distinctive even to my ears. I haven't sounded bad even once since I've started using it - and that even though I've played some really scary P.A's on my last tour. Based on the evidence, the jury has unanimously donned sunglasses and declared that the search is finally over!"

Roby Duke - MasaliMusic
"I do a lot of recording with vacuum tube hybrids that are custom made for me. Evidence Audio products are an amazing addition to my arsenal. It is not just a small audible improvement for a signal, it is large"

Maria Butterly
"The cable is a great addition to my sound. Quite a strong, clean output and it seems warmer actually with less noise on the notes from the higher strings."

Adaam - Acoustic Guitar / Vocals for Velvetene
"Well, here is my rave review of the Lyric...

First off, I was amazed that I ordered my cable on Saturday afternoon, and it was at my door on Monday! What a great start in dealing with your company!

So, after reading the enclosed material, and marveling at the pristine connectors and heavy duty construction (not to mention a cool green colored cable!), I was very impressed. My first use of the cable was actually in the studio. My band has been in the studio recording our second CD, and i didn't have the opportunity to throw it into the live mix first. but i figured, If anything would come out that i didn't like, i would hear it in the almost antiseptic atmosphere of the studio.

After laying down the first acoustic guitar track with the Lyric, I went back and listened to the other tracks that I had done prior with my George L's cables.

Honestly, it was almost laughable. Not to rag on the George L's product, but sound wise, there was no comparison. My lows had a bite without sounding overbearing, my mids were defined and pronounced perfectly, and my highs were gentle yet very apparent in the frequencies. It just felt good to hear the tracks back with the Lyric.

I immediately realized what my $2000 Taylor acoustic was supposed to sound like!! So, consequently, I re-recorded ALL my tracks with the Lyric, and we are in the process of mixdown as i write this email. Now for mixdown, there has been little or no EQ manipulation of my tracks in the mixing process. Just sweet sounding acoustic guitar.

Honestly, Tony, I am sold, completely. I have since used the cable live as well, through my SWR California Blonde Acoustic Amp, and the acoustic shines through the mix of electric guitars, bass, drums, and keys. It is actually a part of the mix now!! I am getting so much definition between the strings, and a great attack that i was looking for.

A big concern of mine before i purchased your cables, as you know from my barrage of emails to you prior to my purchase, was that I had used Monster cables before, and absolutely despised the way that the thickness of the cable cause it to wrap up in itself. I move around a lot onstage, and by the 3rd song, i was a tangled mess! The lyric, in all it's thickness and heavy duty design, did not in any way wrap up on me, or tangle up in itself. The cable lay nicely at my feet, moving with me and not against me. It was a real treat.

Just wanted to say thanks for giving a damn about a part of a musicians signal chain that so often goes overlooked. It astounding what a difference the Lyric made, even over George L's and Monster. Also, I am going to be purchasing a mic cable in the near future from you as well, in addition to a stereo instrument cable when i upgrade my preamp to a dual channel (piezo/pickup) system. Thanks again Tony! Take care."

Jazz Guitar:

Jimmy Bruno
"This is the first cable I've tried that does what it claims to do. The difference in sound quality is remarkable."

Sid Jacobs
"The Lyric cable has become an integral part of my sound. I have had the opportunity to AB test it with my other cables (Monster, Allesandro, etc,) and the difference and clarity is quite noticeable. I'm sure you are already aware of this, but I must tell you and thank you personally."

John Storie
"After these past few months of touring Japan, Canada, and the western US with the New West Guitar Quartet, I was able to test many guitar cables on almost a daily basis. The Evidence Audio cable was the only one that truely posessed a strong signal to the amp. Being a jazz guitarist, the cable is crucial to my sound as I often go directly from my L-5 to my Carr Rambler without any effects processing. Compared to many of the generic brand cables, this one really had a different sound; full, rich, and powerful. Thanks again for your wonderful product and I look forward to many years ahead with Evidence Audio interconnects!"

Pablo Satek
"The warm and natural sound makes me feel closer to my guitar. I thank God for the music; I thank Evidence Audio for the cables."

Larry Newcomb Ph.D.
"I use the Lyric instrument cable for solidbody and archtop electric guitar. It is moderately priced and the tone is truly exceptional. I highly recommend the Lyric for deep clarity and well-balanced frequency response."

Harmonica:

Mike Stevens - Mike Stevens Music
"I am a pro harmonica player and I am always looking for something to tame the high frequencies without putting a blanket over my sound. You work your whole life developing tone and then it seems you are at the mercy of technology in getting that sound to your audience.

I bought an Evidence Audio mic cable and some interconnects for my pedalboard. I was expecting some improvement but what I got was really amazing -- the low end was way more forward yet not mushy. The high end smoothed out yet was still really detailed.

I feel like a geek going on about these cables but they really have made a big difference in my sound. It's almost like when you have a wonderful transformer on a mic pre. It's that kind of difference and I feel fortunate to have found these cables."

Chapman Stick:

Steve Adelson
"My instrument of choice, "The Chapman Stick", is a rare bird. It's a fantastic tool for my musical expression but little has been done in the electronic world in terms of research and development to attain maximum sound quality. Well, this year I made a discovery that changed everything. I now use Evidence cables to connect all my effects and amplifiers. There's a confidence that I didn't have before. The sound, to my ears, is clearer and more honest. From my Stick to my processor to my Koch Twintone amp these Evidence connections give me the sonic quality that has eluded me for so many years. My listening public has also commented to me that my sound has become fuller and more present. That feedback is a very rewarding to hear. I will continue to use these cables in my setup and feel confident that the sound production will be the best available."

Vocalists:

AJ Swearingen - Songwriter/Guitarist
"INCREDIBLE!

I just a/b..eed the cable with my standard mic cable.

Using a Neumann TLM103 into a tube pre, I recorded a vocal, then recorded the same passage using the Lyric.

The Lyric allowed the vocal to come through with so much more body, richness and an overall openness compared to the standard cable! After listening back a few times, the standard cable sounded brittle and edgy on the highs. It was actually starting to annoy me! How could I have lived with this in the past? It really is amazing how a cable can make that much of a difference. You already know this, but I had to tell you anyway. Thanks again."