The Evidence Audio Lyric HG Instrument Cable is a refinement of the original Lyric cable with greater resolving ability. It features engineering and components that guarantee the utmost integrity of your audio signal. Evidence Audio was founded in 1997 to offer the finest Musical Instrument and studio cables available. Their technology is based on 20 years of research in preserving the quality of sound as it passes through electronics. Silent Plug Information The Lyric HG Instrument Cable with Optional Neutrik Silent Plug for the same price as a regular cable. The Lyric HG needs no introduction, the silent plug does. If you switch guitars often in a gig, The Lyric HG with a Neutrik Silent Plug is the instrument cable for you. The plug will automatically short (mute) when you disconnect from a guitar. This will save your amp, you ears, and make the sound guy happy. Don't worry about muting everything. Just pull the plug. The silent plug is for use with instrument (guitar) applications only. Damage may occur if connected to an amplifier. Please note that the signal isn't muted with some types of active electric guitars which are equipped with tip-ring-sleeve jacks that tap to activate the guitar power supply. The silent plug itself is not covered in our warranty because it does have a lifetime of 10,000 mating cycles. We will replace the silent plug for the cost of the plug.