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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.
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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.

Ken R. - My first order was on 3/11/26 with Rattlesnake and Hank was very helpful. I ordered my items on a Wednesday and received them that weekend. Packaged well and received in great shape. I placed a second order for items yesterday 3/23/26 and I'm sure...
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Kevin P. - I discovered Rattlesnake Cable company through a social media feed and I'm really happy I did. I am always on the lookout for good solid cables that will last a long time and these cables are some of the best I have found. They are extremely well...
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Jim L. - I'm a long time audiophile trying to get similar sound quality with my guitar set up. I bought a 10' guitar cable and the improvement was immediate and significant, like adding a high quality stereo component to your existing system. The tone snapped...
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Earl I. - I recently purchased a Rattlesnake cable, and the quality is excellent. When I opened the box, I was surprised by how much care they put into the packaging. There was a personal note, and the cable came in a nice cloth bag. The cable itself is high...
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Clinton S. - I have been using Rattlesnake cables for over 13 years, and they are by far the best quality cables I have ever used. The customer service is definitely a step above! Hank is always quick to respond with any questions and stands by his products 100%.
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Bill S. - Gotta admit, I've long been skeptical about higher priced cables. The question is always "Is the difference audible or just measurable?". But the trade-off with cheaper stuff is the insecurity of wondering if the cable is gonna crap out at exactly...
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Julie M. - We love these cables, we're on our second order. They're sturdy, well-made, and feel built to last through all the road wear and constant plugging in and out of our rig and instruments. Highly recommend!
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Austin G. - I play an average of 3 shows/week and I'm very hard on gear. Rattlesnake Cables are definitely a cut above, a "different breed" if you will. They've stood up to my abuse and still look and sound amazing. THESE ARE GAME CHANGERS! Hank and his family...
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  • Dirty Tweed
  • Red
  • Mean Green
  • Sage
  • Blue
  • Copper
  • Snake Weave
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What Ken R. Said...


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My first order was on 3/11/26 with Rattlesnake and Hank was very helpful. I ordered my items on a Wednesday and received them that weekend. Packaged well and received in great shape. I placed a second order for items yesterday 3/23/26 and I'm sure they will come quickly and in great shape. Great products and service. If you have not tried Rattlesnake yet I recommend giving them a shot.

Thoughts about our Service:

Great customer service and professionalism.

What was purchased:

I ordered a 20' TRS gold snake head rattle snake cable with gold jacks. Also ordered a TRS to Dual Mono splitter Box for my Rickenbacker 4003 bass. Eliminating the "Y" cable that I had for years that I bought for my Rickenbacker 4001 I back in 1979.

What Kevin P. Said...


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I discovered Rattlesnake Cable company through a social media feed and I'm really happy I did. I am always on the lookout for good solid cables that will last a long time and these cables are some of the best I have found. They are extremely well built and everything from ordering to the way the cables are packaged to the speed of delivery was top notch. I will definitely order cables from this company again.

Thoughts about our Service:

The customer service was great. I ordered on the website with no issues. I received constant updates and the product arrived very quickly. It was great.

What was purchased:

I order two 10 foot snake head guitar cables with the gold neutrik gold straight TS ends.

What Jim L. Said...


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I'm a long time audiophile trying to get similar sound quality with my guitar set up. I bought a 10' guitar cable and the improvement was immediate and significant, like adding a high quality stereo component to your existing system. The tone snapped into place, with improved clarity and crispness. Not an incremental improvement, a very noticeable one. I immediately ordered all new cabling for my pedalboard and hoping for another step up in sound quality. Highly recommended cables.

Thoughts about our Service:

Top shelf

What was purchased:

Guitar cable

What Earl I. Said...


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I recently purchased a Rattlesnake cable, and the quality is excellent. When I opened the box, I was surprised by how much care they put into the packaging. There was a personal note, and the cable came in a nice cloth bag. The cable itself is high quality and feels very rugged. After receiving my first order, I ended up purchasing another cable. Customer service is also excellent. Hank even sent me a personal thank you video message, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was a great experience, and the cables are fantastic.

Thoughts about our Service:

Great

What was purchased:

Speaker cables and an instrument cable

What Clinton S. Said...


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I have been using Rattlesnake cables for over 13 years, and they are by far the best quality cables I have ever used. The customer service is definitely a step above! Hank is always quick to respond with any questions and stands by his products 100%.

Thoughts about our Service:

Hank has warrantied cables for me in the past. Even though the cable had been stomped on and used heavily, he still covered the replacement 100%.

What was purchased:

20' Snake Head in Radar Olive with Neutrik Right Angle Nickel (connected to instrument) to Neutrik Straight Nickel

What Bill S. Said...


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Gotta admit, I've long been skeptical about higher priced cables. The question is always "Is the difference audible or just measurable?". But the trade-off with cheaper stuff is the insecurity of wondering if the cable is gonna crap out at exactly the wrong time. I have none of these concerns with Rattlesnake. Sometimes the product is really that good, and well worth it. Does my bass sound better? Not sure, but I know my amp is getting ALL of the signal. The cable covering is quite possibly bulletproof and could easily fend off a falling cymbal stand that could easily slice any ordinary cable. (Seen it happen!) The order turnaround was super-fast too. I like ordering from independent US companies too. So this checks all the boxes. You want dependable cables? Try 'em, you'll like 'em!

Thoughts about our Service:

Outstanding!! Above & beyond. :)

What was purchased:

15' Rattlesnake instrument cable

What Julie M. Said...


Testimonial:

We love these cables, we're on our second order. They're sturdy, well-made, and feel built to last through all the road wear and constant plugging in and out of our rig and instruments. Highly recommend!

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent! Quick shipping and communication.

What was purchased:

Snakehead instrument cable, speaker cables and the standard instrument cable.

What Austin G. Said...


Testimonial:

I play an average of 3 shows/week and I'm very hard on gear. Rattlesnake Cables are definitely a cut above, a "different breed" if you will. They've stood up to my abuse and still look and sound amazing. THESE ARE GAME CHANGERS! Hank and his family and everyone at Rattlesnake make sure that the product they send out is just as quality as any product they would use themselves and it shows.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service is responsive in a timely manner and you almost feel like you're having a better day since you talked with them

What was purchased:

10' XLR Neutrik Nickel Shells - Copper Weave
10' Snake head Inst Cable Straight - 90° Neutrik Nickel connectors, Snakehead on guitar end - Copper Weave
20' Snakehead Inst Cable Straight - 90° Neutrik Nickel connectors, Snakehead on guitar end - Copper Weave
25' Standard Inst Cable Straight - 90° Neutrik Nickel connectors - Copper 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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Perry D
Perry D
3/3/2022
Rattlesnake cables was an experience I have not had since my discovery of Sweetwater, the music gear company. Rattlesnake not only makes quality cables, whether it be stock or custom for your needs, but their approach to customer satisfaction is unmatched. Not only do you receive you're order... Read
Ramon Cruz
Ramon Cruz
11/15/2020
Bought couple of cables from Rattlesnake. They are high quality and well made. I forgot to specify an amp cable jack end and Hank called me personally to verify the style I wanted. They'll custom build you a cable too.
GuitarRebel
GuitarRebel
6/15/2025
As a contract musician who sometimes plays several different venues a week, continually unwrapping and wrapping cords can cause disfigurement over time, so I opted to go with a heavier duty cable. A reputable bass player on a popular bass forum recommended Rattlesnake Cables for their build quality... Read
Perry D
Perry D
3/3/2022
Rattlesnake cables was an experience I have not had since my discovery of Sweetwater, the music gear company. Rattlesnake not only makes quality cables, whether it be stock or custom for your needs, but their approach to customer satisfaction is unmatched. Not only do you receive you're order promptly, it is preceded with emails to confirm your purchase and shipping; along with a personalized thank you video from Hank from Rattlesnake. It may not sound like much but it makes the experience more personal and makes you feel special. Shipping in quick, usually 2 days; and when you receive your cable(s), they are individually packaged in cool burlap sacks bearing the Rattlesnake logo. There are also some decals and offers in the box and a notepad with a personalized Thank You from the Rattlesnake team. Oh and if I didn't mention it, the cables are AWESOME. You can feel the quality and they sound great too. This is a small (and hopefully up and coming) company that deserves to be given the opportunity to grow as long as they can stay true to their customers. So try one and you won't be disappointed!
Ramon Cruz
Ramon Cruz
11/15/2020
Bought couple of cables from Rattlesnake. They are high quality and well made. I forgot to specify an amp cable jack end and Hank called me personally to verify the style I wanted. They'll custom build you a cable too.
GuitarRebel
GuitarRebel
6/15/2025
As a contract musician who sometimes plays several different venues a week, continually unwrapping and wrapping cords can cause disfigurement over time, so I opted to go with a heavier duty cable. A reputable bass player on a popular bass forum recommended Rattlesnake Cables for their build quality and durability, so I decided to give them a look. First impressions are important and I loved their web store layout. A minimal amount of clicking brought me where I wanted to be and I was able to customize what I wanted. Checkout was a breeze. Easy peasy. The quick shipping kind of caught me off-guard, but was welcomed. When the box arrived a couple of days later, I opened it to discover my cables in a cool bag and a personal note and autographed paper pad as well. I wasted no time in putting my new 10' cable through the paces as I had a gig that evening and am happy to report the cable is solid as a rock and I can see why it comes with a lifetime guarantee. It's made for whatever kind of abuse you want to give it. I suspect it'll be much easier to lose it or have it stolen than it will be for it to quit working one day. Now I've owned good cables before, but I've never received the level of customer support as I did with this purchase. Not only did I get a personalized email from Hank asking how my purchase experience was, but the next morning when I come dragging in from my gig, there was a personalized video from him in my email inbox. To me, that in itself personifies what a great company would do to make sure they had a satisfied customer base. From this point forward, all my cables will be Rattlesnakes.


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