Our Retro Coily Cable - which we feel is the best coily cable on the market. Over the years, we have been asked many times, "When are you going to put out a coily cable?" Well, the time is now! We worked with our US-based cable mill to manufacture these great-looking matte PVC guitar coily cables. These coiled cables are designed to provide that "vintage" style tone - slightly darker but not too dark. These are all 25' long (the length of cable before the coiling process) and 45" (4 feet) retracted.
All of our Coily Cables come with our pro-grade Neutrik Plugs in either nickel or upgraded gold finish. These are designed to have an amazing retro look while maintaining durability and signal quality!
What's the point of coiled cables?
Coily guitar and instrument cables are designed to address a few factors
- Eliminating bunched-up cable at the player's feet. Typically, long straight cables would bunch up. Now you can have basically the equivalent of 25' and have it retract and extend as you move around.
- With coily cables, you can purposely shave off some high-end harshness by adding a little capacitance to the signal chain
- Dare I say - they look very cool. If you're looking for a particular stage "vibe", this might be the cable for you!
Do coiled cables affect tone?
Yes, the longer lengths do add capacitance, which can make the signal darker. However, artists such as Reeves Gabrels (Bowie/The Cure) and Jimi Hendrix used this as part of their magic-tone sauce.
Is it bad to fully stretch a coily cable?
Yes, you do not want to stretch the cable to the max. That can stretch out the coils and may retract less. Likewise, do not hang your cables on a cable rack, etc.
Capacitance at 35-39pF/ft @ 25'
22AWG stranded OFBC conductor
Spiral BC copper shield (98% coverage)
Cable milled in the United States
Cable hand-assembled in Missoula, Montana
Matte Finish PVC (Black|Red|White|Seafoam Green)
15" Straight heads/tails
45" Retracted
25' Length (before coiled)
Coil OD: .80"
Cable OD: .230"
SKU: SKU-2F8018B5
Dylan T. - 24 years on the fretboard and 19 years of battle-worn history on my flipped Strat means I don't tolerate weak links in my gear. The craftsmanship on this Rattlesnake cable is pure elite standard. Heavy-duty shielding, bulletproof jack joints, and... Read More
Norman C. - These hand built cables are definitely the nicest I've ever used. You've got high quality gear, you've got a nice amp, a sweet sounding guitar, now get a serious set of cables and don't look back. Read More
Bill B. - What Have I Been Missing? My goodness, Rattlesnake Cables? Bulletproof, well designed and built, much higher quality than I have ever experienced in my 40+ year musical endeavors! I never gave much of a thought to cables, they're just "connections",... Read More
Steve G. - Got my Retro Coiled Cable last week. Used it on my shows. Looks great, sounds great. Obviously super-well constructed. Very, very happy with it! Oh, and kudos on the delivery packaging - extremely well boxed, beautiful packaging. Shows the folks at... Read More
Dan W. - Custom hand made in the USA to your spec's, their own USA milled copper conductors, your choice of length / jacks / colors / coverings. Superior tone / sound quality. Like having an audio engineer in your gig bag cuz its Hanks own engineering &... Read More
Danny S. - Let me start with, these are freakin the Best Cables I have ever owned. The Snakehead not only sounds great, but it's indestructible. I've been using this cable to run my pedalboard to the amp and the white Coily Cord as my main guitar cord. Don't... Read More
Perry D. - Rattlesnake coils. How could you go wrong? I have always loved vintage coiled cables. Unfortunately, they are not made very well for the most part. The Rattlesnake coils are unbelievable. I can't believe how much they weigh. And you can tell the wire... Read More
Todd W. - High quality, well crafted cables. Rattlesnake Cables didn't disappoint. A company that is invested in providing the highest quality cables for their customers. Read More
Processed securely by Stripe & PayPal — PayPal also accepts credit cards at checkout
What Dylan T. Said...
Testimonial:
24 years on the fretboard and 19 years of battle-worn history on my flipped Strat means I don't tolerate weak links in my gear. The craftsmanship on this Rattlesnake cable is pure elite standard. Heavy-duty shielding, bulletproof jack joints, and zero physical memory when you unravel it on the floor. It handles heavy pick-hand attack and constant tuning shifts without introducing a single speck of line noise. If you want a masterfully handcrafted cable built by real players, this is the definitive frontline weapon. Could literally feel the difference in tone ! I wouldn't just recommend Rattlesnake cables, I stand by them 110%. Better than any cable I've ever used in my life(and I've been through a lot trust me). Major shout out and thanks to Hank and Amy and the crew! I'm absolutely proud and stoked to be part of team and carrying the wire up here in BC Canada ! ??????????????????
Thoughts about our Service:
Top tier on every level, any questions or concerns are taken extremely seriously and with utmost urgency.
These hand built cables are definitely the nicest I've ever used. You've got high quality gear, you've got a nice amp, a sweet sounding guitar, now get a serious set of cables and don't look back.
What Have I Been Missing?
My goodness, Rattlesnake Cables? Bulletproof, well designed and built, much higher quality than I have ever experienced in my 40+ year musical endeavors! I never gave much of a thought to cables, they're just "connections", right? WRONG! After using these for a full weekend of cable abuse, these are head and shoulders above the rest. Well done, Rattlesnake Cable Team, you make a magnificient cable (coiled and straight)! I am now a Rattlesnake Cable ONLY cutomer, thank you so much again!
Got my Retro Coiled Cable last week. Used it on my shows. Looks great, sounds great. Obviously super-well constructed. Very, very happy with it! Oh, and kudos on the delivery packaging - extremely well boxed, beautiful packaging. Shows the folks at Rattlesnake really care about the details!
Thoughts about our Service:
Excellent. Felt like I was talking to a real person who cared about their products and their customers!
Custom hand made in the USA to your spec's, their own USA milled copper conductors, your choice of length / jacks / colors / coverings.
Superior tone / sound quality. Like having an audio engineer in your gig bag cuz its Hanks own engineering & design.
Hank set out to build the best cable because he couldn't find what he wanted.
He suceeded. Look no further.
I run older analog pedals & vacuum tube amps, cheaper cables color my sound, loaded up impedance & darkened my tone with or w/o buffers.
Free flowing signals is where its at with good copper conductors & proper sheilding when needed.
Im hearing the amps & pedals at their full potential at last.
I retired my wireless.
Say goodbye to cheap-ass cables forever. Get sum -
Let me start with, these are freakin the Best Cables I have ever owned. The Snakehead not only sounds great, but it's indestructible. I've been using this cable to run my pedalboard to the amp and the white Coily Cord as my main guitar cord. Don't know what it is, but my sound w/the Coily cord just sounds tighter!
The other day my grandson stepped on the straight end coming out the pedalboard, unfortunately the jack was bent and broke the buffer bay input. The cable still worked, but I needed to have it fix. I emailed Hank, he quickly responded to send it back. As soon as he received it 3 days later - he repaired it and shipped back the same day. I also had him replace the straight jack with the right angle. Now that's killer customer service!
Thanks Hank
Thoughts about our Service:
Rattlesnake makes you feel like your part of the family! Excellent Service.
Rattlesnake coils. How could you go wrong?
I have always loved vintage coiled cables. Unfortunately, they are not made very well for the most part. The Rattlesnake coils are unbelievable. I can't believe how much they weigh. And you can tell the wire is great quality and will last a really long time. I play mostly at home and while moving around to program tones and presets in my pedalboard, regular cables always seem to get in the way. They get caught on things and get tangled. These coils are strong and bounce back from 10' or more nicely. I got one in green and one in red. The connectors are solid and strong too. The quality of the sound from my guitar is exponentially better than just about all my other cables and I have at least one that cost more than these. They are obviously the same quality as my other 2 Rattlesnake cables but they put all the others to shame.
Thoughts about our Service:
These days, presentation is everything because quality is usually lacking drastically. But this company takes it's work seriously and makes sure you not only make a purchase that you will enjoy and use, but have an experience when you open the box. You can tell the care that goes into ever order. Your items are neatly packed in burlap pouches and meticulously arranged and presented so that when you open it, you feel like you just bought a new sports car or something. The personalized thank you note is a classy move and lets you know you're not just a number. And most of all, the product is great and comparably priced to other inferior cables. Whenever I need new cables, I visit rattlesnakecables.com because I know I am getting the best bang for my buck and Hank loves what he does.
All the best, Hank,
What was purchased:
I have purchased 2 standard cables, one in snakeskin and one in sage. Both are so well-made and strong. The sound clarity is amazing. I just purchased 2 coiled cables and a pick tin with my initials on it.
What Todd W. Said...
Testimonial:
High quality, well crafted cables. Rattlesnake Cables didn't disappoint. A company that is invested in providing the highest quality cables for their customers.
Thoughts about our Service:
Hank and the Rattlesnake Cable team are attentive and friendly. Immediately called to correct a mistake I had made in my order. Rare to find that level of customer support and service.
What was purchased:
6' Speaker Cable in Mean Green with Neutrik SpeakOn NL4 to Neutrik SpeakOn NL4 and 25' Retro Coily Cable with Neutrik Straight Gold to Neutrik Right Angle Gold (White PVC) (White Shrink
Join the CABLE CREW for new videos, discount codes, and more! JOIN THE CABLE CREW
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 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!
We Are Musicians
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.
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!
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.
Todd Mosby (boomer)
4/16/2023
Customer Service : A++
PRODUCT: A++
PURCHASE: 15’ - 4 Channel snake
REVIEW: I am a touring and recording artist with decades of experience under my belt and consider myself a cable aficionado. I used to build my own custom cables so I know the amount of love that goes into each wiring. I have... Read
Jacob Gosselin
5/12/2024
Amazing customer service. Great, high quality product.
Brian Williams
8/11/2022
The best cables, built to last, and many great looks to choose from to match your style.
Todd Mosby (boomer)
4/16/2023
Customer Service : A++
PRODUCT: A++
PURCHASE: 15’ - 4 Channel snake
REVIEW:
I am a touring and recording artist with decades of experience under my belt and consider myself a cable aficionado. I used to build my own custom cables so I know the amount of love that goes into each wiring. I have since purchased and used every known high end cable manufacturer on the market always chasing the best and most accurate possible signal for my guitar rig. I have tested them under the most rigorous performance standards, studio and live. When I first felt the thickness, quality and flexibility of the four channel loom I purchased I was impressed. When I jacked it into my rig I was totally blown away. It not only equaled my current cabling but actually surpassed it with a clarity I had not yet heard before. The fact that I was able to tell a difference even with my current set of patch and instrument cables is beyond impressive in my opinion. I am totally sold on this company for the rest of my cabling needs. I also love and appreciate the amazing personal touch which is missing in todays world of fast paced, impersonal corporate grab. Musicians interact with each other as a part of what we do and it seems Hank has carried his jam straight thru everything does.
AB COMPARISON/OBSERVATION
Asterope 10’ studio gold and Rattlesnake 15’ gold - Asterope has slight more high end clarity… Rattlesnake has slight more midrange bump. In live setting rattlesnake for sure. Studio recording session trade off contingent on type of music being tracked.
Todd Mosby
2x ZMR Contemporary Instrumental Winner, USA Songwriter Awardee, many Global music awards, Grammy Voter, owner Mosby Music Group, LLC.
Check out some videos talking about Rattlesnake Cables - unboxing, demos, etc.
Please note - the above photo is an example of a specific product. Some products will need to be configured for lengths, colors, etc. Some images display groups or multiple items. All items available for purchase are individual pieces unless otherwise stated as 'pack' or 'packages.'
George in Holyoke CO just submitted a custom loom request! about 7 hours ago
Matt in Rigby ID just made a purchase! about 9 hours ago
Bradley in Apopka FL just made a purchase! about 10 hours ago
David in Salado TX just made a purchase! about 14 hours ago
John in St. Petersburg FL just submitted a custom build request! about 3 hours ago
Trent in Clancy MT just made a purchase! about 12 hours ago
Martin in St. John’s FL just made a purchase! about 6 hours ago
Christian in Flushing NY just made a purchase! about 13 hours ago
KaL in Los Angeles CA just made a purchase! about 8 hours ago
Mel in Lancaster CA just made a purchase! about 3 hours ago