How should I go about troubleshooting my guitar amp lineout cable?

Answer by  mcr666 (362)

The cable may not be connected properly. You may also want to check and see if the cord is frayed or split - you may need to replace it.

Answer by  StaticCling (42)

Check the wire carefully for any sign of rupture, including the ends. A cut/broken wire and even a mildly bent endpiece can cause audio failure.

Answer by  jim1 (24)

If the line out cord is detachable, the best thing to do is replace it. Those type cables tend to develop ground faults. They are very difficult to repair.

Answer by  jdog (28)

1. test amp 2. test cable 3. test headphones or speaker that you are trying to line out to. if all those work but not together you have a short