The D'Addario American Stage Kill Switch instrument cables are precision engineered and expertly assembled in America, in our Farmingdale, New York facility. These cables feature the same great quality and innovation as the rest of the American Stage cable line with a momentary "Kill Switch". This allows you to change an instrument live without fear of the speaker popping or having to lower your stage volume. D'Addario American Stage Series cables are designed to reproduce the natural tones of your instrument with zero interference. With audiophile quality wire, which is made in the USA, the low 28pF/ft. capacitance is the sweet spot for uncolored tone and the 22AWG oxygen-free copper conductor provides exceptional signal transfer. Full coverage comes from using 95% tinned copper braiding, eliminating handling noise, and rejecting interference. Using only the finest materials, custom designs, and precision USA manufacturing methods, American Stage delivers a professional performance cable.