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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.

Alvaro A. - Rattlesnake cables exceeded my expectation in every aspect. Order was shipped so fast, I received a personalized video from Hank, package was amazing. They take care of every aspect of the product, quality, customer satisfaction, packaging. You...
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Andrew L. - Great looking cable. I went with snakeskin and gold tips. Made in USA!
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Sid S. - I've been lead guitar the last 10 years for Monica Robins, a kickass singer in Cleveland, Ohio. I use mainly two pedalboard rigs; a Friedman 1317 board for typical venues and a Friedman 1520 board for larger stadium venues. Using Mogami cables and...
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Mark D. - What a fantastic company and what incredible gear! This stuff is built like tanks by people who care, and it all sounds amazing.
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John D. - Gigged 3x week and doesn't even look broken in. These are likely the last cables I'll ever need to buy and if they ever did stop working, I'm confident Rattlesnake would make it right
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Caleb R. - Excellent service and products. Cords look as good as the quality they are built. You can tell the people at Rattlesnake enjoy and take pride in what they do. That's how I live my life and it's nice to do business with people who do the same.
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Christopher M. - I learned about Rattlesnake Cables while shopping various brand name cables online, and are available at many price levels. Reading on Rattlesnake and other websites, and learning from several sources what makes a great quality cable, is what made me...
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Jason D. - I have been using Rattlesnakes instrument cables for the past 5 or 6 years with zero issues. In fact, my everyone in my group, So What, uses them. I recently started using their patch cables and I love how much room they save on my pedal board with...
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  • Dirty Tweed
  • Red
  • Mean Green
  • Sage
  • Blue
  • Copper
  • Snake Weave
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What Alvaro A. Said...


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Rattlesnake cables exceeded my expectation in every aspect. Order was shipped so fast, I received a personalized video from Hank, package was amazing. They take care of every aspect of the product, quality, customer satisfaction, packaging. You really feel you are receiving a quality product and also you feel like you are welcome to become a family member of this amazing company.

Thoughts about our Service:

Top and solid! Communication, attention to details and shipment was above expectations.

What was purchased:

One 10 ft standard straight- angled nickel instrument cable and one 15 ft snake head straight- angled nickel instrument cable (Bundle)

What Andrew L. Said...


Testimonial:

Great looking cable. I went with snakeskin and gold tips. Made in USA!

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent

What was purchased:

Snakeskin guitar cable

What Sid S. Said...


Testimonial:

I've been lead guitar the last 10 years for Monica Robins, a kickass singer in Cleveland, Ohio. I use mainly two pedalboard rigs; a Friedman 1317 board for typical venues and a Friedman 1520 board for larger stadium venues. Using Mogami cables and zip ties, I put together homemade 4 cable snakes of various lengths. I always thought there was something better out there. Then I found Rattlesnake Cable Company, and just love their products. I ordered a 12 ft loom along with a 12 ft snakehead guitar cable for my 1317 board, and a 20 ft loom & a 15 ft snakehead guitar cable for my 1520 rig. Within 10 minutes of placing my order, Hank called me and went over specs & recommendations. I was blown away by that kind of response and he really knows his stuff, helping me put together these two rigs. Within a day my order shipped and when I received them, the packaging was not only done well, it was very attractive as the looms and guitar cables were each in their own Rattlesnake Cabe canvas bags. There were all sort of nice promotional items as well. I connected both looms and cables to both rigs and fired them up. Not only are the weave colors attractive, but the cables are super clean and quiet. This will make setup and teardown a lot quicker and easier. I am so glad I found this company. Rattlesnake Cable Company stickers are now on the front of both pedalboards!

Thoughts about our Service:

Just phenomenal. This was the best customer experience I've ever had in any industry!

What was purchased:

12 foot Loom, 12 Foot Snake head guitar cable, 20 foot Loom, 15 foot Snake head guitar cable.

What Mark D. Said...


Testimonial:

What a fantastic company and what incredible gear! This stuff is built like tanks by people who care, and it all sounds amazing.

Thoughts about our Service:

Fantastic. Best I've ever had.

What was purchased:

An ROS splitter and a TRS cable.

What John D. Said...


Testimonial:

Gigged 3x week and doesn't even look broken in. These are likely the last cables I'll ever need to buy and if they ever did stop working, I'm confident Rattlesnake would make it right

Thoughts about our Service:

Great

What was purchased:

Two snake head cables

What Caleb R. Said...


Testimonial:

Excellent service and products. Cords look as good as the quality they are built. You can tell the people at Rattlesnake enjoy and take pride in what they do. That's how I live my life and it's nice to do business with people who do the same.

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent exceeded expectations

What was purchased:

Standard 15ft copper cable, Snake head 10ft copper cable, patch cables

What Christopher M. Said...


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I learned about Rattlesnake Cables while shopping various brand name cables online, and are available at many price levels. Reading on Rattlesnake and other websites, and learning from several sources what makes a great quality cable, is what made me want to try these. The customer service experience here is as good as it gets. Hank will take care of you. I purchased two cables for my guitar rig, and these cables are made to a very high standard. Materials and craftsmanship are very good . I know these will be around for a long time. Thank you Rattlesnake, for a fast delivery and making us all feel like part of the family there.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer Service with Rattlesnake cables was second to none - Simply exceptional !

What was purchased:

2, Snake head - 10 foot and 15 Food - Straight to Right Angle, Nickel - Guitar Cables in Snake Weave Outer Wrap.

What Jason D. Said...


Testimonial:

I have been using Rattlesnakes instrument cables for the past 5 or 6 years with zero issues. In fact, my everyone in my group, So What, uses them. I recently started using their patch cables and I love how much room they save on my pedal board with their slim design. I take my Rattlesnake cables with me all over the world.

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent

What was purchased:

instrument and patch cables
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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!

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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.

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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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Lorenzo Herringbone
Lorenzo Herringbone
1/13/2025
After 20 years of playing in punk and rowdy loud bands and beating up gear for all of that time, I've switched all of my cables and patch cables on my pedal board to rattlesnake cables. They're the most durable and awesome looking cables you'll use. I will never go back to any cables. Their customer... Read
Jeff Wolford
Jeff Wolford
8/3/2021
I’ve played guitar for over 40 years and have had many instrument cables in that time, and many of them were so called high end cables. Rattlesnake Cables are by far the best I have ever owned. They are rugged and quality built. Hank really knows how to build a quality cable. Rattlesnake was very... Read
Bill Williams
Bill Williams
3/8/2024
After being chided about my cheap a** cables and the buzz they caused from time to time a band member loaned me one of his spare RATTLESNAKE cables. The buzz was eliminated at once. SO, what did I do? Borrowed his cable until I could get my own RATTLESNAKE cables. I ordered a couple of snakehead... Read
Lorenzo Herringbone
Lorenzo Herringbone
1/13/2025
After 20 years of playing in punk and rowdy loud bands and beating up gear for all of that time, I've switched all of my cables and patch cables on my pedal board to rattlesnake cables. They're the most durable and awesome looking cables you'll use. I will never go back to any cables. Their customer service is stellar, they have a fast turnaround and go the extra mile to make sure all your needs are taken care off. Support independent creators and builders like Hank and the crew at Rattlesnake!
Jeff Wolford
Jeff Wolford
8/3/2021
I’ve played guitar for over 40 years and have had many instrument cables in that time, and many of them were so called high end cables. Rattlesnake Cables are by far the best I have ever owned. They are rugged and quality built. Hank really knows how to build a quality cable. Rattlesnake was very responsive to my order and I had my cable within 4 days. I’ll be replacing all the cables on my pedal board next.
Bill Williams
Bill Williams
3/8/2024
After being chided about my cheap a** cables and the buzz they caused from time to time a band member loaned me one of his spare RATTLESNAKE cables. The buzz was eliminated at once. SO, what did I do? Borrowed his cable until I could get my own RATTLESNAKE cables. I ordered a couple of snakehead cables, a couple of 3’ non-covered cables, a pick tin and a cool t-shirt. Now my bass sound is clean as a whistle, I look good in my new practice t-shirt AND (not using guitar picks) I have a new container for toothPICKS. How cool is that. Superior customer service, fast shipping (MT to NC in 5 working days)and the best cables I have ever seen being used or used myself. Thanks Rattlesnake!!


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