We are excited to introduce 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)
15" Straight heads/tails
45" Retracted
Coil OD: .80"
Cable OD: .230"
SKU: SKU-2F8018B5
Craig A. - I received my Rattlesnake cables recently, and immediately used one for a gig. The cable performed flawlessly, and looks amazing. I got the curly/coil style, which looks awesome on stage, and also provides plenty of range to move around the stage... Read More
Dan W. - 50 yrs playing guitar. Ive been on a wireless last 15 yrs. Purchased the RCC Retro coily in red. Would like to say i pulled my wireless off my board and im back to cable full time. Better frequency response. Its everything you want in guitar sound.... Read More
Nolan A. - I would highly recommend Rattlesnake cables to anyone looking for high quality cables. The customer service is better than any company I've ever dealt with. The cable I received is built like a tank, looks, sounds, and feels great! Being able to... Read More
David D. - I am very happy with my new cables. The build quality is excellent, including very low capacitance. The capacitance is as low as the best cables on the market. The rubber housing around the jacks really protect the cable in live settings. I would put... Read More
Mike B. - Rattlesnake Cables are very high quality, and exceeded my expectations in performance and functionality. The Retro Coil Cable is the perfect length, and is unobtrusive both in it's stretchiness and the length of the non-coiled ends. 10/10. Read More
Kevin D. - Solidly built cable. Coily cables are perfect for small stage situations such as a small church. Plus, I think they look cool and since I play a Fender Bass VI and a Strat, if some highs are rounded off, all the better. Read More
Clinton N. - Best cable I've ever bought! Great tone! Clear,Full and never got in the way. Purchase was easy and packaging is second to none. You can tell that a lot of pride goes into these, and it shows! Read More
M.H. M. - Rattlesnake has no peer in the industry, they make the finest cables. Period. On top of that, Hank is an amazingly nice dude, and his cables are the best I've ever used in my entire life. The combination of feeling fantastic about my high... Read More
...Rattlesnake Cables sets the highest standard! Highly recommended.... — Jun N
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What Craig A. Said...
Testimonial:
I received my Rattlesnake cables recently, and immediately used one for a gig. The cable performed flawlessly, and looks amazing. I got the curly/coil style, which looks awesome on stage, and also provides plenty of range to move around the stage without binding me up. I purchased black and white and used the white, which looks great with my Les Paul with double white pickups and white pickguard. I highly recommend these cables.
50 yrs playing guitar. Ive been on a wireless last 15 yrs. Purchased the RCC Retro coily in red. Would like to say i pulled my wireless off my board and im back to cable full time. Better frequency response. Its everything you want in guitar sound. everything is much more crisp. Better high & mids w/o being shrill. Made my wah come to life more than it was. I will miss the freedom of a wireless but the improvement in tone is a no brainer. Night & day and i have a good wireless.
Thoughts about our Service:
Hank & staff were incredibly gracious to me. Fast prompt shipping. Couldn't ask for more.
Will use again for sure.
I would highly recommend Rattlesnake cables to anyone looking for high quality cables. The customer service is better than any company I've ever dealt with. The cable I received is built like a tank, looks, sounds, and feels great! Being able to choose the plug type/configuration is a huge bonus! Planning on replacing all my instrument, patch cables over time with Rattlesnakes! Thanks to Hank, and the whole team in Missoula!
I am very happy with my new cables. The build quality is excellent, including very low capacitance. The capacitance is as low as the best cables on the market. The rubber housing around the jacks really protect the cable in live settings. I would put these cables up against anything in the market. For the price, they are a great deal. And they are made by a great small business with nice people.
Rattlesnake Cables are very high quality, and exceeded my expectations in performance and functionality. The Retro Coil Cable is the perfect length, and is unobtrusive both in it's stretchiness and the length of the non-coiled ends. 10/10.
Thoughts about our Service:
The customer service was fantastic, with updates and videos along the way, and went the extra mile with little additions like the cable bag, stickers, and notepad included in the delivery.
Solidly built cable. Coily cables are perfect for small stage situations such as a small church. Plus, I think they look cool and since I play a Fender Bass VI and a Strat, if some highs are rounded off, all the better.
Best cable I've ever bought! Great tone! Clear,Full and never got in the way. Purchase was easy and packaging is second to none. You can tell that a lot of pride goes into these, and it shows!
Thoughts about our Service:
Service is above and beyond anyone in the business.
Rattlesnake has no peer in the industry, they make the finest cables. Period. On top of that, Hank is an amazingly nice dude, and his cables are the best I've ever used in my entire life. The combination of feeling fantastic about my high performance, professional-grade gear, and feeling good about supporting a really nice and genuine dude who really cares about the customer, has made this a wonderful experience, and me a lifelong customer. Thank you so much for the hard work you do, Hank, to support musicians that truly care about their equipment and understand that if you feel badly about your equipment, you play badly. Rattlesnake makes me a better bassist. You are a legend, Hank, truly. I'll support you and your wonderful business as much and for as long as I can!
Thoughts about our Service:
Incredible. Hank sent me a personal message thanking me for my purchase and it meant a lot to me. I look forward to supporting rattlesnake as much as they support me for the rest of my career, I'm finished with bad cables it's only Rattlesnake for me for now on!
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 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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Paul Duray
11/6/2021
Definitely the best quality cable I’ve ever owned. I’ve purchased cheap cables for over 40 years, just to have to replace them every couple years.
You’ll be blown away by the build quality and how they improve your sound. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more now so you won’t have to... Read
Todd Gilliam
7/9/2021
Great company! fast and easy to work with. Excellent quality cables! I highly recommend them!
the durans
1/27/2023
I recently purchased a 15' standard cable in copper with Neutrik straight gold to Neutrik straight gold. I got it in a few days, and I also got a personal video from Hank Donovan thanking me for my purchase. Great customer service and a great cable. It is a very rugged cable and sports a beautiful... Read
Paul Duray
11/6/2021
Definitely the best quality cable I’ve ever owned. I’ve purchased cheap cables for over 40 years, just to have to replace them every couple years.
You’ll be blown away by the build quality and how they improve your sound. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more now so you won’t have to in the future!!
the durans
1/27/2023
I recently purchased a 15' standard cable in copper with Neutrik straight gold to Neutrik straight gold. I got it in a few days, and I also got a personal video from Hank Donovan thanking me for my purchase. Great customer service and a great cable. It is a very rugged cable and sports a beautiful copper color that matches the Santana Yellow color of my '86 PRS. Thanks, Hank and crew!
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