SlashGear.com has unearthed a cable that musicians will probably be very excited to hear about called the Guitarbud, that lets you plug a guitar directly into your iPhone, as well as providing a headphone jack so that you can listen to your noodlings in private (sometimes that’s the best way!). The Guitarbud is made by Paul Reed Smith (PRS), and you can learn more about it on their website. The specially adapted cable was designed for guitarists by Bond Music Research, makers of PRS’ Signature Series Guitar cables used by leading guitarists. The cable is six-feet long, but lightweight at the same time so that you can put it in your pocket. The emphasis is firmly on portability and being able to record your riffs anywhere you happen to be, even using just the iPhone Voice Memo app, although PRS says that the cable will work with any app that is compatible with the iPhone mic. They also recommend more specific musicians’ apps that can be used with the Guitarbud, such as their own PRS Jam Amp, Riff Raters and GigDaddy Multitrack Mixer.

The Guitarbud is available to buy online for $29.95.