1/4 in TS Male

TS cables are typically used for mono, unbalanced signals. ¼ in TS cables are often called guitar or instrument cables.  They are normally used to connect a guitar to an amplifier. A TS cable/connector is separated by a (T)ip and a (S)leeve; thus TS.

You could use a TS cable when connecting a guitar to an amplifier, audio interface, guitar pedals, or a mixer.  You might also use a TS cable to connect a keyboard with unbalanced outputs to an unbalanced input on a mixer or a DI box.

What type of signal do most guitars output?  Nearly all electric guitars are high-impedance instruments.  A high impedance line can act like an “Antenna” for interference.  This problem usually gets worse as the cable gets longer.  You usually will not notice a problem when the cable is 15 feet or less, but as the cable gets longer, you run the risk of more interference, losing volume and treble frequencies.  Most people believe that at 18.5 feet there is a perceptible loss in sound.  This is why player’s normally connect their high impedance guitar and cable to a DI box.  The DI Box allows you to convert your high impedance signal to a low impedance, mic level signal.