We're very excited about this line of cable. These cables are ideal for pedal steel players connecting from pedal steel to the volume pedal. 3' cable typically with straight to right angle Neutrik Nickel plugs (Neutrik Golds are also available). Colors include red, black, sage, dirty tweed, blue, copper, and mean green.
No, our cables are not directional. If you're purchasing a Snake Head, the Snake Head portion should be on the instrument side, but that only is cosmetic. The cable will work fine if plugged in any direction.
Some of our customers swear by gold contacts. Some of our customers can't hear a difference. Gold does provide a better contact surface, but the signal improvement may be hard to notice. Some of our customers (including myself) just like the cosmetic look of the black shells with gold contacts. If you're in a humid climate and deal with corrosion, gold might be better for you as well.
When people read that, the first assumption is that the copper is somehow 'air tight'. Nope. OFBC is part of the smelting process where the oxygen molecules are smelted out or removed to a point where it's below .001%. This makes a very pure copper allowing for great conductivity.
We have a variety of wire mills that we work with. All of the wire mills we work with our in the United States. We take extreme pride that our cable is milled in the United States and hand assembled here in Missoula, Montana.
The weave is a poly-weave, meaning it's a plastic polymer-based weave. We use a variety of brands, but primarily TechFlex. It's designed to be heat and abrasion resistant. It is not a cloth/fabric weave, which tends to fray and stain easily.
Ben E. - Rattlesnake cables are the best I have ever bought. They look good and built like a tank. I play pedal steel and when I want that bell like clear sound Rattlesnake delivers. Read More
Bill W. - Great customer service. Fast shipping. Read More
Bob B. - Every aspect of my experience with Hank and the Rattlesnake crew has been first rate. I was quite surprised that I got a notice that my cable had already been shipped within hours of ordering it. Then I got a personal video message from Hank -- that... Read More
Clay C. - I’ve been meaning to write this testimonial for a while now. I ordered a couple cables a few weeks ago and I can’t be happier! They are great! I could tell immediately that they are going to be super solid! Read More
Gibson H. - What’s not to like about Rattlesnake cables? They are tough, spool up well for tidy packing, and unfurl beautifully for layout wherever you need them. I have been using Hank’s cables since he first developed them and have no desire to use... Read More
Mike S. - These cables look and sound amazing. Solidly built and very sturdy. Read More
Jason B. - Hank’s cables are just about bullet proof. Superior quality from tip to tip, which are some of the best available! The jacks are almost completely secured from movement with the addition of the heavy duty heat shrink applied, so these suckers... Read More
...Excellent. Quick response and shipped the next day. ... — Matt L
How Do We Ship?
All cables and other products will be safely packaged in a sturdy cardboard box. Single shirts are mailed in polymailers. We take pride in our quick shipping and quality packing! Read our philosophy!
Rattlesnake cables are the best I have ever bought. They look good and built like a tank. I play pedal steel and when I want that bell like clear sound Rattlesnake delivers.
Thoughts about our Service:
Shipping was on time, packing was great and Hank is the best!
Every aspect of my experience with Hank and the Rattlesnake crew has been first rate. I was quite surprised that I got a notice that my cable had already been shipped within hours of ordering it. Then I got a personal video message from Hank -- that is taking customer service to a new level! When I received my product, I was again incredibly impressed with the presentation -- the bag it came in, a personal note, stickers, etc. Most importantly, I love the cable. I can see this cable lasting 100,000 concert "road miles." Thanks, Rattlesnake Cables, for a wonderful experience and a tremendous product!
I’ve been meaning to write this testimonial for a while now. I ordered a couple cables a few weeks ago and I can’t be happier! They are great! I could tell immediately that they are going to be super solid!
Thoughts about our Service:
The customer service is great! The shipping was so fast! I can’t recommend Rattlesnake cables enough!
What’s not to like about Rattlesnake cables? They are tough, spool up well for tidy packing, and unfurl beautifully for layout wherever you need them. I have been using Hank’s cables since he first developed them and have no desire to use anything else. For me they have the perfect amount of capacitance for great tone and are much mor durable than me!
Thoughts about our Service:
Ridiculously great. I had a great time recently picking my cables up direct from the factory which is conveniently located on a bike path. Hank graciously showed me the new building and their latest products. Thanks buddy, hope to see you again soon!
These cables look and sound amazing. Solidly built and very sturdy.
Thoughts about our Service:
Great customer service. Realized I needed a 90 degree tip instead of straight and sent back the cable to get it changed with no hassle. Fast turnaround.
Hank’s cables are just about bullet proof. Superior quality from tip to tip, which are some of the best available! The jacks are almost completely secured from movement with the addition of the heavy duty heat shrink applied, so these suckers should outlast me. Have no doubt that these will give Mogami a run for their money, plus you can support working musicians who developed a cottage industry to fill very specific needs!
Thoughts about our Service:
I have never had a better purchasing experience. I am not a shill, multiple time paying customer here. The personalized notes, messages and packaging, combined with super fast shipping (2 days from Missoula to Memphis) is nothing compared to Hank himself calling immediately after I placed an order but didn’t realize a promotion was afoot. Hank offered to either credit me or add a few extras to make up the difference. Where have you found this level of personal connection and equity anywhere? Completely awesome dude, superior products. Hands down. I will order again and suggest you go ahead and pull the trigger if you are on the fence.
Are you looking for something custom? A set of specific-length patch cables? Or a longer or shorter instrument cable? Maybe you're looking for a limited weave we offered in the past but is no longer available. Shoot us a Custom Build Request, and we'll see what we can do to help!
We are musicians. What does that mean? We know what it feels like when gear fails on stage. We hate that feeling, and we think about that with every build. As musicians, we also know how hard the road can be on gear and focus on making it stand the abuse.
Customer Service
We take customer service very seriously around here. We really appreciate ALL of our customers, and we want every aspect of your buying experience to be a great one. We ensure the buying experience, communication throughout the process, and final delivery of the product are perfect!
Quick Shipping
We understand after placing an order, the excitement starts - and we want to make sure you get your order quickly. From day one, we've pushed to get orders out as quickly as possible. Usually, orders are shipped the next day!
Lifetime Warranty
We will absolutely take care of you if you run into any issues with your cable. We do our best to prevent issues and understand life on stages and on the road can be hard on the cables. We've been there, and we'll definitely treat you right if you have any issues.
Family-Owned Business
Rattlesnake Cable Company started with a simple idea by me - Hank. It quickly encapsulated my entire family, from my kids to my wife, Amy. Now, Amy and I are 100% committed to the success of the business and love that it has grown into a fantastic team moving forward.
U.S. Milled Custom Cable
We take great pride that our custom instrument, XLR, and speaker cables are milled in the United States. All of our milled cables are built to our specifications here in the states and then soldered by hand in Missoula, Montana, by our great team!
David C. White
9/19/2022
Rattlesnake Cable Co. is one of the very best companies you will ever do business with. Their entire team is dedicated to hand-crafting the very finest instrument cables and accessories on the planet. From the minute you order your first cable to the moment you grab ahold of one and plug it in, your... Read
Chris Leishman
2/5/2021
I recently was in the market to replace my instrument cable and pedal board patch cables. When researching high performance cables I ran across Rattlesnake cable company. After visiting their website and reading about the process that goes into every cable they make, I decided to buy a 10' snakehead... Read
Michael Chavez
2/2/2022
Bought brown snake skin cable for my guitar.
The skin on this snake will never break
Nothing flimsy on this product external and internally.
People come up to me during gig to ask about the snake skin. Hell no one ever talks to me .
The website was easy peasy. Push a button and it was at my door by... Read
David C. White
9/19/2022
Rattlesnake Cable Co. is one of the very best companies you will ever do business with. Their entire team is dedicated to hand-crafting the very finest instrument cables and accessories on the planet. From the minute you order your first cable to the moment you grab ahold of one and plug it in, your life will be forever changed. It's not just the impeccable cables, it's the experience, the company and the people working away in little 'ol Missoula Montana to make you the very best product they can, every day!
Chris Leishman
2/5/2021
I recently was in the market to replace my instrument cable and pedal board patch cables. When researching high performance cables I ran across Rattlesnake cable company. After visiting their website and reading about the process that goes into every cable they make, I decided to buy a 10' snakehead instrument cable from them. Within a couple of days I received the cable and was very impressed with the quality, durability, tone and attention to detail they put in to it. I was so impressed I decided to buy a 6 pack of 8" flex patch pedal cables, those came in a couple of days and I was just as impressed as I was with the snakehead instrument cable. I'm very happy I went with Hank and the rattlesnake team, I will be purchasing all my audio cables from rattlesnake here on out. As far as my online shopping experience with them, it was one of the best online purchase experiences for me and their customer service, personable manner to all their customers is great! I highly recommend Rattlesnake Cable Company for all your audio cable needs. Hank and the Rattlesnake team will treat you right and you won't regret it.
Michael Chavez
2/2/2022
Bought brown snake skin cable for my guitar.
The skin on this snake will never break
Nothing flimsy on this product external and internally.
People come up to me during gig to ask about the snake skin. Hell no one ever talks to me .
The website was easy peasy. Push a button and it was at my door by my next gig.
Price is very fair for this high quality product
You will save money in the long run.
No embarrassment moments when playing and the cable starts making noise.
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