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"Snake Head," as we like to call them, is a cable with 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 the pedalboard to the amp. In that case, we recommend our Standard Instrument Cable - where the weaving fully covers the cable from plug end to plug end.
Please review the Specs tab for detailed specifications, including wire gauge and cable capacitance. Our Standard Instrument cables are milled to custom specs here in the United States.
- Conductor/Shield 99.95% OFBC
- Capacitance at 20-25pF/ft @ 15'
- Braided OFBC copper shield (95% coverage)
- 20AWG stranded OFBC conductor
- 1/4" Neutrik NP2X Plugs
- 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.Answer
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.Answer
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.Answer
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.Answer
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.Answer
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.Answer
Our primary instrument, speaker, XLR, TRS, and Flex patch cables are built using Rattlesnake-brand bulk cable that is custom manufactured for us in the United States. We developed the specifications for each cable based on the flexibility, durability, handling, and electrical performance we wanted. It is not off-the-shelf Belden, Mogami, Canare, or another manufacturer’s finished cable covered with an outer weave.After the bulk cable is manufactured to our specifications, every finished cable is cut, sleeved, soldered, tested, and packaged by our team in Missoula, Montana.
Some specialized products use third-party bulk cable when it is the best fit for that application. When they do, we identify the cable manufacturer and model in the product’s Specifications tab.
Complete construction and electrical details, including conductor material, wire gauge, capacitance, shielding, and cable diameter, are provided in the Specifications section of each applicable product page.
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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.
Aaron S. - Very happy with my first order, about to place another! The cables feel well made! Very durable and sound great.
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Sticktight A. - As an endorsed artist with Rattlesnake Cable Company, I can honestly say that I've found a company that truly stands behind its products and its customers. From the friendly, down-to-earth people behind the brand to the outstanding craftsmanship that...
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Harris B. - These instrument cables are well crafted, durable and high quality. If you're in the market for some new cables, give these a shot.
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Julian d. - Talk about BEEFY! Got myself a Snake Head and a Standard cable, and these things feel bullet-proof! I don't think I can get these to fail, even if I tried. Gear aside, the way these things are packaged, you can tell that a good amount of care was put...
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Jim B. - Great cables. I'm not an audiophile, so I'm not going to say I hear an incredible difference in overall sound, but they sound just as great as the Mogami cables they replaced and they feel very rugged.
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Matthew D. - Excellent products and service. I've been using their cables for a couple of years now and couldn't be more pleased to do so.
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Carl R. - I purchased two cables a Standard and a Snake Head. The cables sound great and have a quality build. I particularly love how the Snake Head has an extended rubber sheathing as not to scuff your guitars finish, simple but brilliant. Thanks Hank for...
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JD E. - Hank and his team are absolutely the best! Whether you need top-tier instrument cables, rugged patch cables for your board, or flawless wireless cables for your live rig, they provide the very best custom options on the market. Their attention to...
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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!
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!
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.
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5/6/2021
i'm sure this is the best cable i've ever owned. over 45 years i've owned a few. this could be the last.
1/28/2025
Incredible quality and attentive service!
9/3/2020
Our entire band uses Rattlesnake cables...THE BEST. Hank is a good dude too...super responsive.
5/6/2021
i'm sure this is the best cable i've ever owned. over 45 years i've owned a few. this could be the last.
9/3/2020
Our entire band uses Rattlesnake cables...THE BEST. Hank is a good dude too...super responsive.
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