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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.

Bennie B. - First time ever trying Rattlesnake cables, and I was impressed just opening the box! Packaging was first rate. I have only been using my cables for a couple of days now, but they are great. I love supporting a company that takes time not only to make...
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Joe B. - The quality of product and attention to detail is like none other . I've been using these for a decade, zero issues. Personalized follow up and lighting fast delivery with cool bags.
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Win M. - Hi Hank, I just wanted to let you know that the cables arrived rapidly, in fine condition and great packaging! I love the bags. I also love the beer glass! The cables work beautifully and are top-notch quality. I'm super pleased with them. Also...
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Aaron H. - These cables are some of the best I've used! I'm a worship leader so I'm playing multiple times a week and these are the build quality I was looking for in a cable. And the price is super reasonable for the quality! Definitely will be buying cables...
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Michael C. - Rattlesnake cables are awesome! Professional looks, build quality, and great customer service. Besides that, they're made in Montana! Which is a state that I lived in and love and miss. Like Montana, these cables are beautiful but rugged. I know I'll...
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Gabriel B. - Holy Hell, these things are BEAST MODE. The quality is absolutely superb and the signal they carry sounds divine. I will NEVER buy another cable from anyone else. Mark and Family have gained a customer for life. If you're undecided whether or not you...
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Robin E. - We recently made a purchase from Hank at Rattlesnake, excellent quality, fast delivery & a very personal note & bag. Highly highly recommend them
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Blair Y. - Of the highest quality cables and merchandise available anywhere!
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  • Dirty Tweed
  • Red
  • Mean Green
  • Sage
  • Blue
  • Copper
  • Snake Weave
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What Bennie B. Said...


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First time ever trying Rattlesnake cables, and I was impressed just opening the box! Packaging was first rate. I have only been using my cables for a couple of days now, but they are great. I love supporting a company that takes time not only to make a solid product but also has great customer service. Thanks again to all the crew at Rattlesnake Cables! Bennie Boling 40 Horse Mule

Thoughts about our Service:

Great!

What was purchased:

Guitar cable and speaker cable

What Joe B. Said...


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The quality of product and attention to detail is like none other . I've been using these for a decade, zero issues. Personalized follow up and lighting fast delivery with cool bags.

Thoughts about our Service:

Got a nice video from Hank~

What was purchased:

Just scored some Pink Snakes!

What Win M. Said...


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Hi Hank, I just wanted to let you know that the cables arrived rapidly, in fine condition and great packaging! I love the bags. I also love the beer glass! The cables work beautifully and are top-notch quality. I'm super pleased with them. Also really appreciate the terrific communication you provided prior to ordering. You make a great product! Thanks again!

Thoughts about our Service:

Fantastic. Excellent communication, follow up, and rapid shipping.

What was purchased:

Coily TRS to TS, and Snake Head TRS to Ts cables.

What Aaron H. Said...


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These cables are some of the best I've used! I'm a worship leader so I'm playing multiple times a week and these are the build quality I was looking for in a cable. And the price is super reasonable for the quality! Definitely will be buying cables exclusively from rattlesnake!

Thoughts about our Service:

Fantastic!

What was purchased:

2 instrument cables, and a power cable.

What Michael C. Said...


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Rattlesnake cables are awesome! Professional looks, build quality, and great customer service. Besides that, they're made in Montana! Which is a state that I lived in and love and miss. Like Montana, these cables are beautiful but rugged. I know I'll have many years of playing music through them. Many thanks to Hank and the Rattlesnake team for their commitment to quality. Fair seas and following winds to all.

Thoughts about our Service:

excellent

What was purchased:

Snake head , speaker cable speakon

What Gabriel B. Said...


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Holy Hell, these things are BEAST MODE. The quality is absolutely superb and the signal they carry sounds divine. I will NEVER buy another cable from anyone else. Mark and Family have gained a customer for life. If you're undecided whether or not you want a Rattlesnake Cables product, I'll help you. You do.

Thoughts about our Service:

The absolute best I've ever encountered

What was purchased:

Custom 3-Cable Snake Head loom (15')
Snake Head Audio Cable (10')

What Robin E. Said...


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We recently made a purchase from Hank at Rattlesnake, excellent quality, fast delivery & a very personal note & bag. Highly highly recommend them

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent from ordering to delivery to a special video. Highly recommend them going to order mire

What was purchased:

Cables for guitars

What Blair Y. Said...


Testimonial:

Of the highest quality cables and merchandise available anywhere!

Thoughts about our Service:

I would like to thank the crew who packaged my order for shipping. It was packaged with care and effort for detail. It was quite honestly like opening a Christmas gift!! Thank you for the Rattlesnake Bags, stickers, etc.! Oh yes, the cables work perfectly!

What was purchased:

TRS--->TRS (Rickosound Cable)
TRS Splitter Box (TRS input split into two discrete outputs)
Wireless cable (TS---Sennheiser connector
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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 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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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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Scott K
Scott K
3/9/2025
Best speaker cables I have ever purchased. I’ve used cables from most of the major manufacturers found in the big box stores and those carried by my local mom and pop music stores (which are usually the same). Rattlesnake speaker cables are simply of higher quality in terms of craftsmanship. At 12... Read
William Llewellyn
William Llewellyn
1/27/2021
Rattlesnake Cable Company provides the highest quality instrument cables custom built to your specifications with a wide variety of options and colors; superior customer service at the time of the sale and follow-up and super fast shipping. All this in a small business that easily rivals the large... Read
Christopher Murphy
Christopher Murphy
8/21/2025
If you are looking for a new high quality guitar cable, or two, It'll be hard to beat the Quality of Rattlesnake Cables in Missoula. The service I've received has been incredible. Timely Shipping, and some of the finest materials, wire gauge, and assembly you could ask for. I picked up a couple of... Read
Scott K
Scott K
3/9/2025
Best speaker cables I have ever purchased. I’ve used cables from most of the major manufacturers found in the big box stores and those carried by my local mom and pop music stores (which are usually the same). Rattlesnake speaker cables are simply of higher quality in terms of craftsmanship. At 12 awg with beefy connectors and rubberized covers, last cables I’ll ever need. From a sound perspective, I noticed a bit more crispness, a little subjective but my ears don’t lie. If you can wait a few days, order these and know you are getting the best on the market, custom ordered lengths did not slow shipment and I am no longer sending my signal through unnecessary wire and resistance. In addition to the quality, I must comment on service, simply put there isn’t another company who will provide the level of customer service as Hank and the team at Rattlesnake, they blew me away with their attention to care and detail. Every customer is equally important from large to small. Packaging is unbelievable and I don’t sense I paid extra for it, or the personalized attention. They have earned my business for life and I am now regretting I didn’t find them sooner…all my other cables seem inferior now. Don’t hesitate, just buy from Rattlesnake and be done, you won’t regret it.
William Llewellyn
William Llewellyn
1/27/2021
Rattlesnake Cable Company provides the highest quality instrument cables custom built to your specifications with a wide variety of options and colors; superior customer service at the time of the sale and follow-up and super fast shipping. All this in a small business that easily rivals the large name brand companies found in the box stores. Try them once, and you will replace all your cables with Rattlesnake!!
Christopher Murphy
Christopher Murphy
8/21/2025
If you are looking for a new high quality guitar cable, or two, It'll be hard to beat the Quality of Rattlesnake Cables in Missoula. The service I've received has been incredible. Timely Shipping, and some of the finest materials, wire gauge, and assembly you could ask for. I picked up a couple of these cables and put them into my rig. I think these are the kind of quality I had hoped for. I purchased a 10' and a 15' Snake Weave Overwrap, and straight and right angle ends in Nickel. Did I say these are nice? Trust me they're the real deal. Thank you and big kudos to Hank and the team at Rattlesnake Cables. Chris - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio


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