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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.
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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.

Chad R. - Upon receiving my order and opening it. I was impressed by the packaging and small little touches a cloth bag and a few other items. The little note was a nice touch as well . The quality of the cable I ordered and will definitely be a returning...
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Scott R. - First time purchase based upon research and reviews. All I can say is "WOW" and "Why didn't I buy sooner". Amazing product that is high quality and great sounding. Materials and colors are stunning. Pairs perfectly with my recent bass purchase:...
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Bobby M. - These cables are sturdy, do not curl up onstage, look great, and most of all sound great. Low capacitance brings sweeter highs than many cables out there, and while not cheap, they bring great value.
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Fidel G. - I love these cables! I've gone through a lot brands and theses have been the most professional level product I have found that were insanely priced. They not only felt amazing but the noise of by pedal board cleared up and maybe its just me but my...
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Alfred A. - I've ironed all the cables that stated they were the best. WOW!! Rattlesnakes are the real deal. I'll be ordering more because these are the best. I won't use anything else. I'm in 4 different bands and play out extensively, these will last a very...
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Angel C. - I ordered one instrument cable a few weeks ago to give it a try. Now, I have replaced all the cables in my rig, including my pedal board and speaker cabs, with Rattlesnake cables. The cables are well-constructed. They are sturdy, great looking and my...
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Bryan G. - Hands down the best cable Ive ever owned worth every cent and soon as u see it feel it and hear u know it's quality you can trust! Will definitely be purchasing more in the future!
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Justin R. - After using Monster cables for years, I made the switch to Rattlesnake Cable Company, and I couldn't be happier! The Snake head cables are amazing! They don't rub on the body and I have such a cleaner tone after I switched all my instrument and patch...
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  • Dirty Tweed
  • Red
  • Mean Green
  • Sage
  • Blue
  • Copper
  • Snake Weave
Please ensure that the above plug configuration / orientation is correct!
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What Chad R. Said...


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Upon receiving my order and opening it. I was impressed by the packaging and small little touches a cloth bag and a few other items. The little note was a nice touch as well . The quality of the cable I ordered and will definitely be a returning customer

Thoughts about our Service:

Great communication

What was purchased:

One midnight purple cable

What Scott R. Said...


Testimonial:

First time purchase based upon research and reviews. All I can say is "WOW" and "Why didn't I buy sooner". Amazing product that is high quality and great sounding. Materials and colors are stunning. Pairs perfectly with my recent bass purchase: Ibanez ANB205 Adam Nitti Signature 5-String Bass Transparent Wine Red Burst. Highly recommend!!!!!

Thoughts about our Service:

Exceptional customer service! Wish everyone else was this amazing.

What was purchased:

10' Snake Head in Oxblood with Neutrik Straight Gold (connected to instrument) to Neutrik Straight Gold.

What Bobby M. Said...


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These cables are sturdy, do not curl up onstage, look great, and most of all sound great. Low capacitance brings sweeter highs than many cables out there, and while not cheap, they bring great value.

Thoughts about our Service:

Doesn't get much better! And super quick shipping!!

What was purchased:

(2) fifteen foot standards, and a 10ft snake head

What Fidel G. Said...


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I love these cables! I've gone through a lot brands and theses have been the most professional level product I have found that were insanely priced. They not only felt amazing but the noise of by pedal board cleared up and maybe its just me but my tuner is picking up the Low B on my lakland almost instantly. Its a wonderful product and to top it all off the packaging was the cherry on top. I already have friend asking questions after just seeing them in pictures!

Thoughts about our Service:

Amazing! Right with me every step of the way.

What was purchased:

Flex Patch Cables, Snake Head Cables

What Alfred A. Said...


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I've ironed all the cables that stated they were the best. WOW!! Rattlesnakes are the real deal. I'll be ordering more because these are the best. I won't use anything else. I'm in 4 different bands and play out extensively, these will last a very long time and take all I can give it.

Thoughts about our Service:

Top notch!!!

What was purchased:

Bass guitar cables!!

What Angel C. Said...


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I ordered one instrument cable a few weeks ago to give it a try. Now, I have replaced all the cables in my rig, including my pedal board and speaker cabs, with Rattlesnake cables. The cables are well-constructed. They are sturdy, great looking and my signal sounds clear as a bell.

Thoughts about our Service:

I've had not one issue in my dealings with Rattlesnake. They expedited all my orders immediately, the communication was stellar, the shipping was lightning fast and the extra goodies (stickers, notepad, etc.) are a very nice touch. Also, it feels good to support a family business operating in and resourcing from the USA.

What was purchased:

I've purchased two 10' instrument cables ( one snake head) as well as a 15' and 20'. Also, I have two speaker cables (3' and 6') as well as a variety of ten patch cables.

What Bryan G. Said...


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Hands down the best cable Ive ever owned worth every cent and soon as u see it feel it and hear u know it's quality you can trust! Will definitely be purchasing more in the future!

Thoughts about our Service:

Best customer service around

What was purchased:

15 foot cable

What Justin R. Said...


Testimonial:

After using Monster cables for years, I made the switch to Rattlesnake Cable Company, and I couldn't be happier! The Snake head cables are amazing! They don't rub on the body and I have such a cleaner tone after I switched all my instrument and patch cables to Rattlesnake.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service is amazing! You get to deal with an actual person instead of an automated system.

What was purchased:

Snake head, flex pro patch cables, regular cable.
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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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Joey Gaither
Joey Gaither
11/14/2020
Flawless, no better cable exists. Super durable, great colors, and unimpeded sound quality ????
Daniel Lawlor
Daniel Lawlor
4/8/2021
Super durable, carefully constructed cables that not only look cool, but will also hold up through the rigors of all gigging situations. Definitely my first recommendation and personal choice!
Grant G
Grant G
11/2/2021
Great products purchased 2 guitar cables and 8 patch leads AND you could actually hear the difference from the cheap ones I have been using for ever!! Wished I had found out about rattlesnake years ago
Grant G
Joey Gaither
11/14/2020
Flawless, no better cable exists. Super durable, great colors, and unimpeded sound quality ????
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Grant G
Daniel Lawlor
4/8/2021
Super durable, carefully constructed cables that not only look cool, but will also hold up through the rigors of all gigging situations. Definitely my first recommendation and personal choice!
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Grant G
Grant G
11/2/2021
Great products purchased 2 guitar cables and 8 patch leads AND you could actually hear the difference from the cheap ones I have been using for ever!! Wished I had found out about rattlesnake years ago
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