This is not a Gavitt cable but it is implied that it is. It turns up when looking for braided Gavitt shielding wire, but it's absolutely not the case. It is not even suitable as a wire. The core is CHEAP rubber, not fabric, and cannot be soldered without melting. I ordered this to replenish my stash of a specific guitar - a 1968 NO JOKE - ES 345 that belonged to a retired Vegas Police Chief. I can't use it - it's crap. Now I have to order the right things, further delaying the repair. I amβ¦