Heck, I got cables that'll do the kill switch trick automatically...because the connections are loose.

Woah ok that’s actually a really good idea, they should have marketed as a kill switch cable

**Buckethead intensifies**

Thanks for the tip! Now I can butcher bucket head songs that I can only get up to 1/4 speed to begin with😁

I was like “what’s a kill switch” and then when you hit the button I recognized the sound all too well

Thank you for this video--I'm going to buy one this weekend. I've always wanted a killswitch after listening to Buckethead but never wanted to modify my guitar to do so. This is such a simple solution. No idea why no one has been making these cables!! EDIT: Could you put the cable you're using in the description?

Genius! Also D'Addario is going to see an influx in sale now

If you're going to do this, go ahead and buy a six-pack of switchcraft output jacks. Twelve bucks on Amazon, or $30 + $725 shipping from StewMac.

I've already heard about these D'Addario cables before, so when you said "I bought this D'Addario cable" I understood instantly what you made with it. Such a great trick, btw!! Really useful!!

Thanks for the Killswitch alternative hack. Upon looking for this cable, I found that D’addario does sell one with a 90° angle plug that seems like it would be more sturdy, or put less stress on guitar output jack.

Such an awesome suggestion. I’ve been thinking about putting one on my Tele but would prefer to try this out before I start drilling holes.

Truly wicked alternative, Mike! I'd love to give this a whirl!...Love tips like this!

Stumbled on this three years late while scheming about how to build my own buckethead knockoff. Really sort of disposes of the issue without need to onboard the electronics. Now for that Hyperswitch... Anyways, this was helpful. Thanks, Mark!

Heyheeeeey, thanks for this protip, that's really solid. I don't think it outright replaces the idea of a killswitch built into a guitar, but super useful lifehack method. Thanks my guy

Heyyyy I’ve been using this for a while thanks for bringing it to light dude!

I didn't even know these were a thing. Thanks for the tip Mike!

I've been looking for something like this! Thanks so much

Pretty sure the OG kill switch involved the switch between the individual and middle positions, not really being on a setting, rather than switching between a pickup with volume up and one with volume at zero. Eddie Van Halen, Tom Morello, and Buckethead certainly like their kill switch buttons, though.

I always used the toggle switch technique on my Les Paul and it works pretty good

Got an Amazon link for the cable? Never heard of those before

man, i saw some marketing for these when they first came out, i thought that was just a handy idea, but i think they dropped the ball just a little because that ability could have been showcased as a feature. way to think outside the box big fan here bro!

I neeed one of those cables ASAP!!! Nice FIND

I had a really good patch cord with a kill switch a few years ago. I sold it with the guitar, and regretted it right away.

awesome!! I’ve wanted a kill switch for ages but scared to modify my lovely tele. I’ll for sure give this a try :)

I've got a planet wave that has the kill switch it's not a momentary one (least the one I have) works pretty good had it a long time no issues with it also believe life time warrenty

So usefull man thanks!!! Love youre vids❤️

Dude you're a genius! That's amazing.

I didnt even know that thing existed. Nice! Going to have to get one.

Thanks so much for this trick !

I just put foam and tape below the cable for extra protection

Fantastic!Now about adding between the kill cable and the guitar an female to male short cable.Not to damage the guitar jack?

Ty I seen that cable and was wondering if I could do that

Nice tip... Thank you so much. Your job is very helpfull. Salutations from Brazil.

If I move too quickly my cable comes loose and that sounds like a kill switch. I need to get that fixed because it will do that all too often when I'm playing solos or just really getting into it and move the guitar the wrong way

WOW! I have never seen a cable like that. Thanks man

I see a not too distant future where bored Mike is doing mandolin solos on stage with the kill switch. 🤣

Wow i have a similar cable and didn't realise what that button was for until now

Super cool!!! Love it, thanks!!!

Huh, that’s pretty cool, never thought of doing that

It's not a simulation, it is the same thing. Do you have a Gretsch? There is a trick, they have a "kill switch" built into the design. Just turn off the volume on one pickup. Put the 3-way switch on the other pickup, then switch to the middle position (both pickups) to KILL the sound. Some Gibson guitars can do this too, basically guitars with volume pots for each pickup can do this, not sure if it works with all wiring setups with more then one volume control.

Hi there.There is also a momentary murder one killswitch pedal for guitar bass&keyboard info!

Even though I’m not interested in a kill switch this is awesome lol.

Just watched metallica play fade to black live in concert and when james goes from clean sound to distortion he just flicks a switch on his guitar I would like to be able to do this any thought how this is possible plz

what exact model is this? i purchased one but it seems a different, newer model

Thank you kind sir

I always put in a 5 way and don't wire up one of the pickup selections because it is an instant signal cut off

Anything like this what i could control with a wah style pedal?

Cool, thanks! I think I'm going to buy it.

If you have Les Paul style controls you could just turn one pickup all the way down and use the switch

wow! that's a new cable. I want this for a new effect.

For Les pauls just turndown the neck pickup volume then turn the pickup selector up and down. Just like what EVH did in 78

Thanks man!

thanks for this

So like can you leave the link to buy the cable

Hmmm A tuner first in your pedal chain could probably achieve the same thing depending how fast you can move your foot.

Thank you! 😁🤘

With this cable can we play gurila radio sound?

Buy a Sanwa button, they cost like 5 bucks and let someone who knows how to do it, drill the hole, or do it yourself, if your know how to drill the hole without damaging the wood or finish But i have to say, to use the cable is a cool trick

What exactly called this jack and where I can get this?

Fun fact: Anyone remember the egg shaker video? Cannibal Corpse uses that same technique for headbanging

Amazon link for the cable?

Time to buy that cable!

i have a strat so whenever i need to use a kill switch i just randomly adjust the volume cap over and over

Hi, what model is the cable? In the ones i ve seen the vutton remains pressed until you press it again. A bad thing for this effect?

How much doest it cost that kind of cable?

This guitar is fender or its custom?

What is the name of that Kind of Cable?

Hmm..... I have a question. Will the button broke after many times of usage..? Coz’ I know it’s not an actual killswitch, and the main function of the cable is for cutting the signal when you switching guitar. So, any ideas..?

That seems really cool, problem is how far it is from the string.

Oo that sounds soo good. Just like a kill switch!

Damn it, now i gotta have one of these cables !

Hurraaay! Now I can play Bulls on Parade's solo. Or anything Tom Morello does tbh.

Another way you can do a kill switch that pretty much comes on every guitar is that you can have one pickup volume set to 0 & the other(s) to ten, then that will work as well, like you said, & Tom Morello does actually do it himself with his arm the homeless guitar, lol.

I had one of those ones. Not for a kill switch but to use as intended. It eventually failed after about a year Of normal use. How long it would last using it as a kill switch?

Where did you get one??

Very cool

that's pretty cool, I still want a kill switch on my shredder axe though.

when did sci-show start making guitar videos

I just accidentally discovered it today and this video was in mi homepage 😃

Your have amazing videos my professor

Genius! 🤘👍

Eyy I have that same MOP t shirt.

Coolest trick ever!

wow , that is super

I love modifying my guitars so I do it anyways 😩 use random spare parts I find usually

Do not do, what I am about to do. Hilarious!

Also worth noting, for short money you can buy or DIY an arcade button on a small pedal box, and do the kill switch with your foot ,and every guitar you plug into your pedal board.

Me like me might do this

Buckethead master if the kill switch.

I guess this is how you engage the killswitch

BUCKET HEAD GO BRRRRRR

to live is to die was the first thing i thought of

So is that a non-latching switch?

2.45 to say 'Buy a D'Addario cable'. D'Addario is said as dadario with the ar rhyming with car. Ask any Italian.

Neat!

Oh yeah, I had one in 2007 but I lost it, I should get a new one

what cable is it exactly no links come on I expected better from someone like you

Markiplier? xD great vid man!

Epic

He looks like a AI generated a picture of Markaplier with a guitar