[New item!] GLIDELINE Instrument Cables / Ibanez - Thorough Review

Ibanez and JTC Guitar collaborated to produce the GLIDELINE instrument cables, and now I have them here to try out! I will explore all of the great features of the cables by trying them out in a few situations!

1. What are GLIDELINE instrument cables?

GLIDELINE instrument cables are instrument shield cables developed through a collaboration between Jam Track Central (hereafter JTC) and Ibanez. JTC is an online lesson site that offers online instruction from professional musicians endorsed by Ibanez, such as Tom Quayle and Martin Miller, along with high-quality learning materials. The development of GLIDELINE cables incorporated feedback gathered from extensive field testing by numerous professional musicians.
These cables are said to perform well both in DTM (desktop music production) and live settings, so I will try using them in several ways!

2. Unboxing!!

Unique Colorful Plug Caps

The first thing that caught my eye upon opening the package was these plug caps!! The uniquely colored caps look so cool! Instrument cables usually have plain appearances, but GLIDELINE instrument cables stand out with a distinctive look. You won’t confuse them with someone else’s cable, and they definitely boost your mood every time you use them!

Cable Handling and Durability

I compared the thickness of this cable with your average instrument cable. Even compared to standard cables, GLIDELINE’s cable is noticeably thicker (top cable in the photo above).
The cable feels firm and resists twisting or tangling! The internal construction of the caps is solid, giving confidence in their durability as well.

3. Trying It Out

I immediately connected it to my own guitar amp and played!

While maintaining a focus on preserving the original tone, it offers a wide frequency range. The mid to high frequencies come through clearly, producing a bright and sparkling sound.

My impression from playing was that although it prioritizes the natural sound, the cable provides a wide range, especially with a strong presence in the mid to high frequencies, resulting in a shimmering tone. It feels like my playing touch and nuances come through more distinctly. Overall, the output sounded more lively. Even when driving distortion hard, the clear tone remained consistent!

The "Feel" Through Effects Is Also Top-Notch

Even when running through effects, the cable’s texture remains unchanged. I was especially impressed by how well it handled effects with strong spatial and modulation characteristics, like deep reverb and chorus — the way the effects really “sit” in the sound was surprising. Since I often use shimmer-type reverbs, I could easily imagine this cable pairing beautifully with those kinds of sounds.
I personally use pedals like JHS Pedals’ Morning Glory and SHIGEMORI’s RUBYSTONE, and I love the bright, sparkling overdrives. Even when connecting those pedals, this cable fully preserves and expresses the true qualities of the effects.

Also Ideal for Bass

I asked a bassist friend to try out the GLIDELINE cable, and he said, “It produces a brighter sound with clearer definition, and it really fits the ‘crisp sound’ that’s popular in recent music scenes.” He also mentioned, “It seems to have less noise compared to the cables I usually use.”
As the product description explains, the cable achieves high noise resistance by wrapping a braided OFC (Oxygen-Free Copper) shield around a semi-conductive shield, so it’s well-equipped to reduce noise interference.

Using with DTM/DAW

Finally, I connected the setup as follows: guitar → GLIDELINE → audio interface → amp simulator inside the PC, and played.
As recommended by the manufacturer, I found that the wide-range sound of GLIDELINE really suits DTM as well.When you record with a sound rich in detail, it gives you more options later when editing in your DAW.

4. Tried the Guitar Lesson!

JTC Guitar Lesson Videos Included

Inside the box, there is a card with a QR code printed on it! By registering as a member and scanning this QR code, you can log into a dedicated GLIDELINE content page and access the JTC Guitar video lessons.
Opening the My Library page, you can use video lessons and TAB sheets for five songs, along with backing track audio files for each song.

Performance Lesson Videos and TAB Sheets

When you open the video content, you see a screen like this!
Note: The TAB sheets here are blurred for privacy.

The TAB sheets and performance videos come as a set, so you can practice while watching the player’s hands and following the TAB. You can adjust the playback speed and there’s also a built-in metronome, which is everything you need for effective practice is thoughtfully included.
The high-quality lesson videos taught by professional musicians are also a great added bonus!

5. Summary

This time, we explored the strengths of instrument cables by GLIDELINE and tried them out! I believe GLIDELINE cables are a powerful ally for artists who produce music at home studios and also perform live. They deliver a bright, rich sound with high density, and their durability makes them versatile for various situations.
If you’ve got your gear all set up and want to get your hands on a high-quality shield cable, I definitely recommend giving these cables a try!