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"Snake Head," as we like to call them, is a cable with the heat and abrasion-resistant sleeving stopping short at the end connecting to the instrument. This technique leaves a portion of raw cable touching the instrument, perfect for wrapping around guitar straps. Our Snake Head Instrument Cables come in 10', 15', and 20' lengths. Each cable can have a straight, right angle, or a mix of Neutrik Nickel plugs (Neutrik Golds are also available) - be sure to select the proper plug style connecting to the instrument. Colors include red, black, sage, dirty tweed, blue, copper, and mean green.

Snake Heads are ideal to connect your instrument to a pedalboard or directly to the amp. Suppose you're looking for a cable connecting from pedalboard to amp. In that case, we recommend our Standard Instrument Cable - where the weaving fully covers the cable from plug end to plug end.


  • Conductor/Shield 99.95% OFBC
  • Capacitance at 20-25pF/ft @ 15'
  • Braided OFBC copper shield (95% coverage)
  • 20AWG stranded OFBC conductor
  • Cable milled in the United States
  • Cable hand-assembled in Missoula, Montana
  • SKU: SKU-B89074CB

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A Snake Head is a cable that has the outer weaving stop short on the instrument side of the cable. This is a cosmetic feature, especially nice if you have vintage or sensitive finishes and you're concerned about the weaving causing wear on the instrument if you run the cable between the strap and instrument body.
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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.
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The Snake Head is only needed if you're concerned about finish wear if you have vintage or sensitive finishes like thin nitro, etc. If you don't care (or even want the wear) a Standard is great for the primary instrument cable. If this cable is going from pedalboard to amp, then it should be a Standard to ensure maximum protection of the cable.
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A silent plug is not necessarily an "upgrade". Typically, a silent plug is for acoustic players who do not have the ability to mute their signal and would unplug their instrument. If you're an electric player with a Tuner or Volume pedal, then you don't really need a silent plug. Silent plugs are great, but they do provide another potential point of failure - so I always recommend, if you don't need the feature, purchase a standard plug.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Prince R. - I recently saw an ad for Rattlesnake Cables and checked them out. I ended up buying a Snake head cable with the extended shrink wrap at the guitar end of the cable, and really like it. It sounds great, of course, and is built to last. The unique...
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Pete J. - Rattlesnake cables are the most reliable, durable, & consistent cables I've played.
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Braiden B. - These cables are everything I'd hoped and the weave colors really pop. Makes me that much more excited to pick up any of my guitars and play for hours. I'll absolutely be coming back for the Ric-o-sound trs splitter with some more sexy cables to push...
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Robert L. - Ok, I wanted to gig them a little before commenting. I bought two 10' and two 6' rattlesnake color guitar cables. The 10s are for our 2-3 man acoustic gigs or small stage shows. For larger stage I would use the wireless. The 6’s are for a small...
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Jason N. - Great-looking cables with well-thought-out construction and insightful minor design considerations.
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Isaac E. - These are hands down the best guitar cables available in the market! The cables themselves are of the best quality. They not only work as I expect them too, they have a variety of colors and styles to suit your aesthetic and playing needs. PSA:...
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Dustin B. - Wonderful products! Everything is made extremely well, and made exactly to order! Packaging was absolutely suburb!! Customer service was excellent! Can't say enough wonderful things about Rattlesnake Cables!!
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Andrew C. - These cables are built to last a lifetime, I received so many compliments on them. Love the wrap on the snakehead it protects my instruments , reducing hum and noise , from the previous to long cables I play bass into a DI then xlr into the rack with...
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  • Dirty Tweed
  • Red
  • Mean Green
  • Sage
  • Blue
  • Copper
  • Snake Weave
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What Prince R. Said...


Testimonial:

I recently saw an ad for Rattlesnake Cables and checked them out. I ended up buying a Snake head cable with the extended shrink wrap at the guitar end of the cable, and really like it. It sounds great, of course, and is built to last. The unique design is so practical, too. They are fairly priced and offer excellent customer support. Glad to be part of the family!

Thoughts about our Service:

Quick shipping and communication! Perfect.

What was purchased:

15' Snake head cable; 3' speaker cable.

What Pete J. Said...


Testimonial:

Rattlesnake cables are the most reliable, durable, & consistent cables I've played.

Thoughts about our Service:

Quick response time, thoughtful spec questions & very kind folks.

What was purchased:

1 Blue snake head inst. 15' 1 Midnight Purple snake head inst. 15' 1 Blue snake head 15' XLR cable

What Braiden B. Said...


Testimonial:

These cables are everything I'd hoped and the weave colors really pop. Makes me that much more excited to pick up any of my guitars and play for hours. I'll absolutely be coming back for the Ric-o-sound trs splitter with some more sexy cables to push it

Thoughts about our Service:

Fantastic. Hank and the team were incredibly caring, efficient, and communicative throughout.

What was purchased:

20' black Cherry, 20' snake head right-angle curry, 15' snake head right angle copper

What Robert L. Said...


Testimonial:

Ok, I wanted to gig them a little before commenting. I bought two 10' and two 6' rattlesnake color guitar cables. The 10s are for our 2-3 man acoustic gigs or small stage shows. For larger stage I would use the wireless. The 6’s are for a small practice space. Pros: First the obvious: the website is excellent for information and functionality. Second the customer service is top notch. Emails confirming the order, starting the build, shipping, and to confirm the order is acceptable. Third, the whole process only took a matter of days between the order and having the cables in hand. Btw, the packaging is very professional. A+. Cables USA made to order by hand - A+. Now the cables themselves, the pros and cons. Pro 1. The cables look great. Back when I started playing there were endless manufacturers and a rich pallet of colors of cables to choose from, just so long as you wanted a black Whirlwind. When our road guy opened my gig bag he saw something resembling a rattlesnake and he nearly hit the ceiling. He denies it was that dramatic. But it was. The laugh earns an A+ for appearance. Pro 2. These wrapped cables are STIFF. Stiff can be beneficial but not universally. Stiff means that these things are tough. I believe they will out live me. It also means they do not tangle. Signal cables that don’t tangle are worth their weight in gold. Now the cons: These cables are STIFF. That works fine with two ten footers on a small stage, from amp to pedals to guitar. For a large stage the 6’ or 10’ will work fine between amp and wireless base unit. (I don’t use pedals in that circumstance). But the two 6’ in a small practice space doesn’t work. The cables are stiff and unforgiving in that use. I put a single Jackson Audio two stage gain pedal between the cables in that use, and those stiff 6’ cables flip that pedal all over the place every time the guitar moves. Having it to do over again I would have bought nothing less than the 10’s for the tiny area due to the stiffness. Overall I would highly recommend any rattlesnake cable 10’ or longer.

Thoughts about our Service:

Absolutely top notch. A+++.

What was purchased:

Two 6' guitar cables and two 10'guitar cables, one with a snake head.

What Jason N. Said...


Testimonial:

Great-looking cables with well-thought-out construction and insightful minor design considerations.

Thoughts about our Service:

The extra goodies in the package and the personalized video were very much appreciated.

What was purchased:

10' Snake Head in Retro Sea Foam with Neutrik Right Angle Gold (connected to instrument) to Neutrik Straight Gold (White Shrink Tubes) 6" Flex Patch Cable with G&H Right Angle GGN to G&H Right Angle GGN (U-Config)

What Isaac E. Said...


Testimonial:

These are hands down the best guitar cables available in the market! The cables themselves are of the best quality. They not only work as I expect them too, they have a variety of colors and styles to suit your aesthetic and playing needs. PSA: Curry, and Mean Green GLOW under blue light, and that is a definite plus! I was just looking for a cable that I don't have to worry about replacing any time soon and instead I found a brand that I fully support and am impressed by. My only comment would be, if y'all had the option to wrap the ends of Curry in RED instead of just white or black, it would definitely look more amazing. I love my new cables!

Thoughts about our Service:

What makes Rattlesnake cables the absolute best is their customer service! A successful brand isn't composed of just the commodity they provide, but also the experience. Hank and the Rattlesnake team understand that! Everything about this transaction is stellar! The Rattlesnake team has left a personable impression that I won't use any other cables in the future simply because I want the experience Rattlesnake provides. I cannot recommend them enough!

What was purchased:

20' Curry Snake head cable 20' Red Snake head cable 15' Mean Green Snake head cable 15' Snake Weave Snake head cable

What Dustin B. Said...


Testimonial:

Wonderful products! Everything is made extremely well, and made exactly to order! Packaging was absolutely suburb!! Customer service was excellent! Can't say enough wonderful things about Rattlesnake Cables!!

Thoughts about our Service:

Absolutely wonderful!

What was purchased:

Custom cable loom Snake head cables 25' Patch cables TRS to mono splitter box

What Andrew C. Said...


Testimonial:

These cables are built to last a lifetime, I received so many compliments on them. Love the wrap on the snakehead it protects my instruments , reducing hum and noise , from the previous to long cables I play bass into a DI then xlr into the rack with black cherry weave no question of which is my cable!

Thoughts about our Service:

Awesome!!! The best!!! Looking forward to buying cables for acoustic Di setup. Thank you Hank for a first class business!!!!

What was purchased:

10ft snake head with 90s on each end 10ft XLR both in black cherry weave.
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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!

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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.

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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!

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.

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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.



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L Preston
L Preston
2/24/2022
Excellent product and service. These cables are hand and custom made of superior components on smart designs. The packaging is extremely nice as is the price. Don't be afraid to call therm up and detail just what you want, they will oblige. Try a Rattlesnake Cable, you won't be disappointed.
Don Dubose
Don Dubose
1/27/2021
I purchased a 10' snake head cable in the rattlesnake wave the quilty of the cable is awsome came in a slip case with some stickers and a hand written thank you Item shipped fast and packaged nicely I look forward to doing business with Rattlesnake cables in the future. Don.D
Don Crum
Don Crum
9/9/2020
Best cables on the planet! I’ve used my cable everyday for approx 4 years with no issues at all. Tough, durable and the sound quality is absolutely top notch. Hank And Co. go above and beyond to make sure that you are happy with their product. I will never own another brand of cable.
Don Crum
L Preston
2/24/2022
Excellent product and service. These cables are hand and custom made of superior components on smart designs. The packaging is extremely nice as is the price. Don't be afraid to call therm up and detail just what you want, they will oblige. Try a Rattlesnake Cable, you won't be disappointed.
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Don Dubose
1/27/2021
I purchased a 10' snake head cable in the rattlesnake wave the quilty of the cable is awsome came in a slip case with some stickers and a hand written thank you Item shipped fast and packaged nicely I look forward to doing business with Rattlesnake cables in the future. Don.D
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Don Crum
Don Crum
9/9/2020
Best cables on the planet! I’ve used my cable everyday for approx 4 years with no issues at all. Tough, durable and the sound quality is absolutely top notch. Hank And Co. go above and beyond to make sure that you are happy with their product. I will never own another brand of cable.
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