Instrument cable

The Artist Instrument Cable

The Artist brings TARA Labs’ reference technology to guitar, bass and keyboard: RSC SA-OF8N copper conductors with Aero-PE and Teflon air-tube dielectrics, in a durable black mesh sleeve built for live performance.

Gold-plated 1/4″ connectors come mono or stereo, straight or right-angle.

Conductors
RSC (Rectangular Solid Core) SA-OF8N copper. (That’s 99.999999% pure, frequency-tuned, mono-crystal copper).
Dielectrics
High-performance Aero-PE and proprietary Teflon air tubes for minimal signal loss.
Outer Jacket
A durable, black filament mesh sleeve designed for the rigors of live performance.
Terminations
Custom gold-plated 1/4″ connectors (Available in Mono/Stereo and Straight/Right-Angle).

Hand-made to order in Medford, Oregon. Pricing is available from your authorized TARA Labs dealer.

The Pedigree of Excellence

Trusted by the most discerning ears in the industry, TARA Labs is the standard in high-stakes environments. Our cables are the silent partners in history-making recordings and legendary venues.

  • The Legends: Used and endorsed by Larry Carlton, Stanley Clarke, Nathan East, Patrice Rushen, and Kenny Burrell.
  • The Producers: Favored by industry giants like Jeffrey Weber and David Benoit.
  • The Stages: A staple in Carnegie Hall, Capitol Records Studio, and Sony Studios.

The Sonic Profile

What does 99.999999% purity sound like? It sounds like the truth.

The Artist offers an expansive high-frequency extension paired with a wide, holographic soundstage. You will experience a midrange that is open and detailed, anchored by deep, controlled bass. With a vanishingly low noise floor and a “dark” background, your instrument’s signal remains focused, clean, and incredibly immersive.

Care & Longevity

The Lifetime Guarantee: We stand behind our craft. Every cable includes a lifetime guarantee against manufacturer defects.

A Note on Precision: Because The Artist is a high-end audiophile instrument, its internal architecture is sophisticated and delicate. To ensure a lifetime of peak performance, treat it with the same respect you give your finest instrument.

  • Do: Coil it carefully and store it safely.
  • Avoid: Stepping on the cable, placing heavy equipment on it, or applying sharp bends, which can damage the internal air tubes or the solid-core conductors.

Specifications

Conductors
RSC (Rectangular Solid Core) SA-OF8N copper. (That’s 99.999999% pure, frequency-tuned, mono-crystal copper).
Dielectrics
High-performance Aero-PE and proprietary Teflon air tubes for minimal signal loss.
Outer Jacket
A durable, black filament mesh sleeve designed for the rigors of live performance.
Terminations
Custom gold-plated 1/4″ connectors (Available in Mono/Stereo and Straight/Right-Angle).

Every cable is custom hand-crafted to order in Oregon, USA. We don’t believe in “off the shelf.” We believe in perfection.

The heritage of quality

Every TARA Labs cable is handmade to order in Oregon, USA. Our master technicians hand-polish each conductor to ensure an optimal interface. We believe in our craftsmanship so much that every cable comes with a Lifetime Guarantee.

Lifetime warranty

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