Unplugging the guitar cable.

I don´t see why it could be harmful tho the KPA´s input. I do the same when having breaks at rehersals for example. Or after the sound-check prior to a gig. Tuner mode and that´s it.

Well I actually don´t unplug the guitar cable... You saying KPA´s built-in battery discharges only when guitar´s plugged in?

You can also get a switching cable. When unplugged, it simply grounds your signal, like turning the guitar volume to zero.

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Well I actually don´t unplug the guitar cable... You saying KPA´s built-in battery discharges only when guitar´s plugged in?

I assume Harry refers to the battery inside his guitar? An active one maybe?

There are two kinds, automatic switching and manual. You can also add a switching end to any cable.

http://killswitchcables.com/

http://www.switchcraft.com/productsummary.aspx?Parent=980

http://www.rapcohorizon.com/p-50-silent-guitar-cable.aspx

he has probably active pickups on his guitar.
anyways, from the guitar to the KPA the voltages are low. this is just signal, no power. I hardly see how the KPA could get damaged from this

Heya Harry

Not sure if this is what you are looking for...

https://reverb.com/item/127376…M3D64SxxcoCFQaJaQodnJ0AGw

This is a switching, or shorting guitar cable. When you click the switch there is no signal between any guitar / kpa etc.
ppl use these to change instruments without having to change any volume to avoid noise.

I have used them on tube amps with no issues, and pretty sure with the kpa... but cant test it atm for some reason that cable has vanished,

there are 2 kinds of these cables, the link i put up is for a straight cable since there is a fender in your avatar.
they also come in 90 degree angles, which are more comfortable for playing lesters whel siting on a couch etc...
they are a bit expensive, but solid and heavy cable, jacks even more sturdy, stores here give a lifetime warranty... the
only problem i found is the angled one is a bit heavy, and tends to fall out of the jack of my custom black beauty and it's not
the jack since it has no issues with other cables... an annoyance on a sofa, worse if you play live lol...i dont know if others are like this,
but if you get either, make sure you test them out first.

also, if anyone is interested, it can also work as a makeshift kill switch if you toggle it a certain way, but if you use those you would not be too
impressed with this.

lol right on.. happy new plug day

If your concern is the guitar battery discharging while the cable is inserted, this solution may not disconnect the battery as desired depending on the guitar and type of jack used. I have a Music Man with a piezo and mine does not disconnect the battery without the cable being physically pulled out of the guitar.

The idea is that the cable automatically shorts out when unplugged. In between sets, Sharry can unplug his guitar and toss the cable aside without any noise or battery drain in the guitar.

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If your concern is the guitar battery discharging while the cable is inserted, this solution may not disconnect the battery as desired depending on the guitar and type of jack used. I have a Music Man with a piezo and mine does not disconnect the battery without the cable being physically pulled out of the guitar.

This.