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We are proud to announce the Rattlesnake Cable Company Line Buffer. A line buffer is a utility tool to change the impedance of the signal coming in and allow for a low-impedance signal going out. What this does is counter the muddy/dark tone with long cable runs (due to cable capacitance) and maintain a great signal going into your pedals/amp. This buffer is also great to deal with some passive pedals with tone suck (i.e.: volume pedals, etc.)

You would normally run this as the first input on the pedalboard. Some pedals (for example - fuzz pedals) may or may not like a low impedance signal going to their input, so you may want to insert this after the fuzz depending on your taste/needs.

The Rattlesnake Cable Company buffer is an OpAmp-based buffer. There is an on/off true bypass toggle as well as a discreet LED indicator. All jacks and switches are mounted on one side of the unit for maximum options for placing the unit on or below your pedalboard. The enclosure is a small 3 5/8" x 1 1/2" enclosure with a black matte powder coat with laser engraved logo.

Neutrik mono input/output jacks
22 AWG Hook-up wires
TL072 OpAmp
High input impedance
Low output impedance (1K ohm)
3PDT true bypass toggle switch
Matte black powdercoated enclosure
Laser etched enclosure
3.72" x 1.55" x 1.27" enclosure
9V / 12V DC power
Discrete yellow/amber LED indicator
Output impedance: approx 100 ohms
Input impedance: approx 1M
SKU: SKU-6263D273

Q: What does a buffer do?

Answer

A buffer is to help restore frequency loss due to cable capacitance. As your cables lengths add up from guitar to board and board to amp, you may experience some high frequency loss in the chain. By adding a buffer, those frequencies are restored.

Q: Where should the buffer be placed in the signal chain?

Answer

Typically, the buffer should be the first item after the instrument. But some users will try to find an ideal location within their pedal chain depending on what they prefer.

Q: Does a buffer require power?

Answer

Yes, you'll need to power with a standard 9V DC barrel (like Boss or OneSpot power supply). You can also power this with 12V DC.

Q: Why do you have true bypass toggle switch on your Buffer?

Answer

Some players like to play with the placement of the buffer in the chain. You can easily bypass the buffer while you find the sweet spot.

Q: I hear that buffers can make some pedals sound bad. Is that true?

Answer

Some players do not like how certain fuzz pedals sound with a buffer before them. Some players like the 'bad sound'. You'll need to determine if signal is altered in a way that you don't like and position the buffer accordingly. Typically, the buffer should be first, but does not have to be.

Scotty F. - Thought I knew what good cables were until the rattlesnakes showed up! Amazing quality products hand made in the United States by an outstanding team! Thanks Hank!!
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Michael D. - These cables are solid as hell! Real pro quality. The super beefy ends they use seem like they could take a beating, and they have multiple options. Awesome use of shrink wrap as well, gong over the jack housing and the cable ensuring no moisture is...
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Evan S. - I could go over how everything I've used, from the instrument cables (don't sleep on the snake head), speaker cable, patches, and line buffer (AMAZING) have been everything from solidly constructed, top tier quality, and snazzy to boot. That said, I...
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Roger C. - I am astounded at the quality of Rattlesnake cables! I have been a pro or semi pro musician all of my life, and also operate my own personal recording studio. I have also done sound, worked for years in two of the nation's key music stores (the famed...
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Paul N. - I found out about Rattlesnake cables hunting around for some info on Gearpage for my Marshall. I started digging for more info on Rattlesnake Cables after reading a post about the company. I read many reviews and watched a few YouTube videos being...
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Will S. - The Rattlesnake Line Buffer is built like a tank! It does the job as intended without adding any type of signal artifacts
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Reginald B. - Excellent product
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Sean F. - About seven years ago I got my first Rattlesnake instrument cable and I’ve never looked back since then. They are the only cables I’ll ever need! I exclusively use the instrument, patch, speaker, and XLR cables for all of my LIVE sound and...
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Rattlesnake Line Buffer.

Name: Rattlesnake Line Buffer
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-6263D273
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (24 reviews)

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What Scotty F. Said...

Testimonial:

Thought I knew what good cables were until the rattlesnakes showed up! Amazing quality products hand made in the United States by an outstanding team! Thanks Hank!!

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service was top notch! Hank and the rattlesnake team are amazing! I have not came across another company that really puts their customers first! Hank sent me a welcome video and thanking me for my purchase. The special touches your company does make you stand out in the crowd!! Amazing all around!!

What was purchased:

2x 10ft standard cables, multiple patch cables, and a line buffer!

What Michael D. Said...

Testimonial:

These cables are solid as hell! Real pro quality. The super beefy ends they use seem like they could take a beating, and they have multiple options. Awesome use of shrink wrap as well, gong over the jack housing and the cable ensuring no moisture is getting into the housing. They offer a cable that has the iconic rattlesnake wrap end about a foot before the end of the cable so if you thread your cable through your strap button so you don't get the weave against the finish on your guitar. (At least that's how i'm using mine). Hank has got his poop in a group and you'll see when you order yours. Every cable comes in a nice cloth bag and any junction boxes or buffers come in nice boxes too.

Thoughts about our Service:

Hank was very easy to work with. He usually messeged me within 5 minutes of an inquiry. I even fudged my order and he fixed it in a matter of minutes. My order arrived very quick as well.

What was purchased:

I have owned two instrument cables for a couple years and I would put them up against any rival out there. My most recent purchase included patch cables, a couple speaker cables, more instrument cables, and some junction boxes. (Would have order 2 buffer but they weren't in stock)

What Evan S. Said...

Testimonial:

I could go over how everything I've used, from the instrument cables (don't sleep on the snake head), speaker cable, patches, and line buffer (AMAZING) have been everything from solidly constructed, top tier quality, and snazzy to boot. That said, I spent a week halfway across the country and was in a shop, and sure enough, they were carrying Rattlesnake too. It's not just me - the cat's out of the bag. You want these cables. The amount of customization not only is awesome to have, but just the ability really made me reconsider my board layout and helps not only with efficiency but also eliminates one more step in ensuring you're getting the tone you want out there. Did I say anything about the best customer service I've experienced in the industry? Guess I did now.

Thoughts about our Service:

Above and beyond any expectations.

What was purchased:

Instrument cables, patches, speaker cables, line buffer

What Roger C. Said...

Testimonial:

I am astounded at the quality of Rattlesnake cables! I have been a pro or semi pro musician all of my life, and also operate my own personal recording studio. I have also done sound, worked for years in two of the nation's key music stores (the famed Lipham Music in Gainesville, FL, and the original Guitar Center on Van Ness in SF), worked stage security, and also been around the technical side of the music business on and off my whole life. In that entire time I have never before even *seen* cabling of this quality. I'm not sure what their cables' sheathing is made of, but it is obviously of the highest possible quality, and eminently cool! These are forever cables! They are also sonically ideal and *solidly* constructed, conveying and achieving utter reliability. I have bins and bins of cabling of every kind, many of which have broken at the plugs and even in the cable path, and I sincerely doubt these cables will ever become unreliable unless you use them for towing elephant trailers (and maybe not even then). I am a permanent customer of Rattlesnake products, and look forward to trying their line buffer as well. Even their packaging is impressive as heck! I hope they come out with a direct box!

Thoughts about our Service:

Rattlesnake's head honcho Hank personally exchanged a few emails and did one phone call with me (after hours)! He was extremely helpful and is obviously dedicated to the best of service as well as product. I will upload some pics in the next day or so when I'm not sweaty and grimy from working in the studio.

What was purchased:

I bought 2ea (two each) short XLR cables, 1ea short instrument cable, and 1ea 10' instrument cable.

What Paul N. Said...

Testimonial:

I found out about Rattlesnake cables hunting around for some info on Gearpage for my Marshall. I started digging for more info on Rattlesnake Cables after reading a post about the company. I read many reviews and watched a few YouTube videos being you just never know these days with everyone trying to make a fast dollar selling garbage product.. I decided to go ahead and pull the trigger .. BULLSEYE!!!!! Everything you're reading in these testimonials/reviews are spot on! These cables are truly Pro Grade! The Craftsmanship and attention to detail are truly what the "Made in the U. S. A" should be known for. 100% Great buying experience in purchasing Hank's product and I'm sold on these cables. They're Awesome! Buy you a couple you will not regret it. Top-Notch Quality Cables, Presentation upon receiving was outstanding, and fast shipping! Totally Legit I even received an email with Hank thanking me personally in a video. He's a great guy and deserves his product to be a mainstay alongside and in front any supposed "Pro Grade Cable!" No Snake oil with Rattlesnake Cable Co. they're the Real Deal man!! Once you receive them you'll understand!! Thanks again, Cajun Rattlesnake Cables Rock!! \m/(#.#)\m/

Thoughts about our Service:

5 Stars/ Excellent

What was purchased:

2-20 ft. Cables in Rattlesnake weave

8-Pro Patch cable

1-Rattlesnake line buffer

What Will S. Said...

Testimonial:

The Rattlesnake Line Buffer is built like a tank! It does the job as intended without adding any type of signal artifacts

Thoughts about our Service:

They reached out me to make sure my shipping request was met. They are great.

What was purchased:

Rattlesnake Line Buffer

What Reginald B. Said...

Testimonial:

Excellent product

Thoughts about our Service:

Two cables one buffer

What was purchased:

Two cables one buffer

What Sean F. Said...

Testimonial:

About seven years ago I got my first Rattlesnake instrument cable and I’ve never looked back since then. They are the only cables I’ll ever need! I exclusively use the instrument, patch, speaker, and XLR cables for all of my LIVE sound and performance rigs. I have also sold these quality products at my shop, Guitarley’s Customer Guitar & Repair, to all of my customers! These truly are the best cables and Hank and his team offer the best service! I’m a lifer for sure.

Thoughts about our Service:

Hank has always taken excellent care of me and goes above and beyond my expectations as a happy customer.

What was purchased:

Instruments cables, patch cables, speaker cables, XLR cables, and Line Buffer pedal.

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Fritz Denlinger
12/30/2021
Excellent cables- I just purchased #2 - far superior to "store bought "! Durability and quality wrapped up in a snakeskin weave...

Marshall Myerson
7/28/2025
Hank Donovan and the team at Rattlesnake make the finest instrument cables available on the market. Period. When you feel good about your equipment, you play better. This equipment makes me feel really, really good, and the difference between Hanks cables and the current industry standard is astounding. These are bespoke, ultra high quality cables. The quality of the products are unmatched, and Hank is such an incredibly nice dude that really cares about his customers. Switch to Rattlesnake and experience the difference for yourself, I promise you will not regret it.

Doomed Guitar
5/4/2021
So GOOOD!! I purchased a 20 foot seafoam gold end beginning of lockdown, and the tonal improvement was literally WIDE EYED WOW! Love the heavy duty, and wayyy quieter (like microphonically much quieter than a fatsoflex even and those were my live "quiet" cord standard). So,during live stage (lour volume) use, I was using a big name $$$ cable. The Rattlesnake Seafoam Snake Head gold ends direct to Mesa Mark 4 (a noisy higher gain amp) dethroned that. Really big difference. Quieter and just overall clearer and better sounding, straight to amp, secret weapon! So I decided to do my whole pedalboard in Mean Green gold ends. The improvement again, in clarity and just bigger overall sound, hard to describe. So much worth the $$$ that I'm measuring out all my fx cables, dozen or so amp sends from my board and any other signal cables flowing through my rig. Mean Green of course. *I'd like to mentions, the turnaround time, was ONE DAY from order to ship!!! NO himmmhawwing or excuses. I emailed an order for 10 custom cables Thursday. An hour or so later Hank had already helped me further refine my order for my board exactly, and it was completed and shipped Friday. Hank also made me a personalized thank you video. Model business. Perfect service. The cables are SO much better than my hodgepodge, spaghetti bowl of mixed "quality brands I won't name. No need. They're all getting sold and like I said, a dozen amp or more cables from board (10-20 footers there), some fx cables, rack cables and some others are on the list to order now. I'd absolutely recommend these wires to anyone looking to upgrade their guitar signal chain. Without hesitation and without buying into internet snakeoil, BUY a Rattlesnake guitar cable and see for starters HOW much better they sound. SO good!! THOUGHTS ABOUT OUR SERVICE: Amazing. Top notch!! I'll also give a shout in facebook and ig! WHAT WAS PURCHASED: 20' Standard in Retro Sea Foam with Neutrik Right Angle Gold to Neutrik Straight Gold Snake heads Pedalboard order: 10 cables, 5 different sizes

Fritz Denlinger
12/30/2021
Excellent cables- I just purchased #2 - far superior to "store bought "! Durability and quality wrapped up in a snakeskin weave...

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