Roadster fx loop question

[cruncher]

I posted this question in a thread on a different sub-forum but didn't get any answers so I'll try it here.

I have a somewhat n00bish question re: cable length in the effects loop.

I'm planning on picking up either a TC Nova Delay or a Boss DD-20 to use with my Roadster. From what I understand, since I use my amp for distortion, I'm best off putting the delay pedal in the fx loop as opposed to in front of the amp. I'd like to put the delay pedal on my pedalboard, which will require it to be connected between two 20' cables. The manual recommends cables of 3' or less for connections in the fx loop and I'd be looking at 40' total. Can I get away with this if I use good quality cables, or will this be a problem?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[jbird]

The only problem may be tonal degradation.

 

[155]

youll be fine go for it

 

[TheBlackman]

Definately no problems using 20' cables, thats what i use for mine. if its the only pedal in your loop and you only have it set one way then leaving it near the amp with short cables would be fine but in the real world you probably going to have more than one pedal going through the loop. Maybe mesa wants everyone to have to stand behind their amps to use the loop, more promo for them...plus that would give you the added bonus of being able to swith channel power settings on the fly :lol: