I noticed this thread went Off Topic (OT), so I dont feel so bad adding more OT to it.
to j_m_s: For patch cables, my personal preference is for EA Melody rather than EA Lyric HG. Lyric HG is their flagship model and priced accordingly. I recently ordered EA Melody cables from Lavacable and for a 20 inch EA Melody, its USD 22.95.
Apart from being pretty close sounding to the Lyric HG's, its easier to wrap around your pedalboard, since the Lyric HG's have a very stiff outer core.
My 2 cents.