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If you're looking for the best speaker cable for your guitar amp, or looking for a bass amp speaker cable, look no further! Our heavy-duty cables are manufactured and milled here in the United States and hand soldered in Missoula, Montana!

Our speaker cables use a pair of 12AWG Bare Copper conductors, ensuring great flow to the cabinets. We feel that a 12 gauge speaker wire is the best speaker wire for our cables. These are the definition of beefy and burly! We terminate these cables with our Switchcraft 188 Jumbo Straight Nickel Plugs, and for you bass players out there, we also offer Neutrik SpeakOn connectors.

You can mix and match your connectors (Switchcraft 188 to Neutrik SpeakOn, for example). Just select the appropriate plug configuration. If you require a custom speaker cable or something different (XLR or G&H Right Angle 1/4"), you can submit a custom build request, and we might be able to help you with this specific build!

Just like our instrument cables, these can be weaved or left bare. We just typical lengths - 3' is the most common length for speaker cable, but if you require more length (3' and 6' combination is great for full-stack configuration). We also offer 10' lengths when the head/amp needs to be away from the speaker cabinet. If you have specific length not listed, please send a custom build request and we can help you!

When it comes to getting the best signal from your amplifier to your cabinet, consider our high-quality guitar Speaker Cables / bass speaker cables!

Instrument cable vs. speaker cable – what's the difference?

Even though both cables look pretty similar from the outside, they are drastically different internally. An instrument cable is based on a coaxial cable. A coax cable has internal braided or spiral copper shielding, and at the center of that, there is a protected primary conductor wire. The primary instrument signal flows through the center conductor while the shielding protects the signal from any outside RF (Radio Frequencies) entering the signal.

A speaker cable typically has two thick wires connecting to the tip and sleeve of the 1/4" phono plug – one for positive and one for negative. There is typically no shielding in a speaker cable.

How to tell the difference between speaker cable and instrument cable.

If you have a cable and are unsure if this is an instrument cable or speaker cable, there are a couple of clues to look for. Rolling the cable firmly with your finger, you may feel the two wires depending on how firm the outer PVC is. If you still can't determine, you'll need to open the plug and possibly pull back the strain relief heat shrink. Hopefully, you can see wire connecting to the shield (ground) or if there is twisted shielding connected to it. If you see the shielding connected to ground, then it's most likely an instrument cable. If you're seeing a dedicated wire connected to it, it's probably a speaker cable.

Can you use an instrument cable as a speaker cable?

This is a great question and is highly misunderstood with guitar and bass players. We wrote a very in-depth article – "Can you use instrument cables as speaker cables". All of your questions will be answered in this great article.

Dual conductor 99.99% BC.
DC Resistance 1.6 ohms/MFT
2x 12AWG stranded conductors.
Cable milled in the United States.
Cable hand-assembled in Missoula, Montana
SKU: SKU-ECB8EAB8

Q: Are your cables directional?

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.

Q: Where is your cable manufactured?

Answer

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.

Q: Can I use a speaker cable as an instrument cable?

Answer

You technically can, but speaker cable is un-shielded. It can be extremely noisy if used as an instrument cable. I would not recommend it.

Q: Can I use an instrument cable as a speaker cable?

Answer

You should never do this. Instrument cables use a very low amount of voltage on a thin conductor (20AWG). Our speaker cables use a pair of 12AWG conductors to safely conduct the higher voltage to your speaker cabinet.

Q: What is the capacitance of the speaker cable?

Answer

The nature of how signal is transported in a speaker cable is different than instrument cables. Cable capacitance is not an issue.

Q: What is the weaving made of?

Answer

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.

Jeff K. - I kept seeing ads for this company popping up and after checking out the site, I decided to order some cables and try them out. The quality of the cables and their products is high quality and reliable. The junction box with isolated inputs is the...
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David D. - Wow, I really like these cables. I purchased speaker and instrument cables to replace my existing Mogami cables, 7 total. I needed longer cables and wanted to give Rattlesnake a try. Glad I did, these cables really changed my tone in a Fantastic way....
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Jay B. - I saw some of Hank's videos and figured I would give them a try with a custom cable loom, and I was blown away by the quality and by Hank's attention to detail. not only that, his team was able to build my loom and ship it out the same day that I...
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Jane W. - Everything I've gotten from Rattlesnake has been unmatched in quality. I use a lot of cables in my setup, and switching everything out with the ones I got from Hank and here at Rattlesnake, I could hear the difference from the first note I played. I...
Read More

Armando R. - Great experience, quick and prompt response to me initial inquiry on a custom loom. Hank called me and talked me through the process and made me think about a few things that changed how I would configure my order. For example , giving myself enough...
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Stephen T. - I had an outstanding experience with Rattlesnake Cables. They went above and beyond by making me a custom cable—at a better price than a longer "standard" option from the big manufacturers. The quality is absolutely top-notch, and you can tell they...
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Tomas W. - There are very few companies out there from word one the customer service is absolute gold. There was an address question they reached out before they sent the order. This may seem normal. But speaking to someone who gets stuff sent to the wrong...
Read More

Kelly W. - Hank and the Rattlesnake crew are quick, responsive, efficient, and make quality cables for reasonable prices. I ordered 3 speaker cables, and 3 instrument cables. I was notified right away that my order was being processed, cables made, and shipped...
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Speaker Cable.

Name: Speaker Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-ECB8EAB8
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (313 reviews)

313 Reviews

...Fantastic quality with awesome customer service. These very high quality cables really make my guitar sing. ... — Alan S

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What Jeff K. Said...

Testimonial:

I kept seeing ads for this company popping up and after checking out the site, I decided to order some cables and try them out. The quality of the cables and their products is high quality and reliable. The junction box with isolated inputs is the perfect side to go under a pedalboard to keep your cables neat and tidy. I've gigged with these items and haven't had any failures during or after our shows. I highly recommend you try out their products and see for yourself how awesome they are.

Thoughts about our Service:

My customer service experience with Rattlesnake is the best I've ever encountered. Very responsive if you have any questions or concerns regarding your order or about their products.

What was purchased:

Custom 20' speaker cable, custom Snake Head instrument cable, [product type="4x4-junction-box"]4x4 grounded junction box.

What David D. Said...

Testimonial:

Wow, I really like these cables. I purchased speaker and instrument cables to replace my existing Mogami cables, 7 total. I needed longer cables and wanted to give Rattlesnake a try. Glad I did, these cables really changed my tone in a Fantastic way. My other cables being a higher capacitance led to a darker tone. The Rattlesnake cables being lower capacitance brought out a brighter more articulate tone with more nuanced sonic architecture I haven't picked up before. I play a Les Paul through a Mesa JP2C split with a Marshall Silver Jubilee and (2) 2X12 rectifier cabs with V30's. After a little tweaking I couldn't be happier with how everything is sounding. The tone is exactly where I wanted to be but didn't expect to find just changing cables. Rattlesnake really lets the guitar come through unfiltered allowing me to shape my tone at the amp. That stuff we read about cables making a difference is Very true. Build is excellent and the outer jacket colors look and feel fantastic. Highly recommended!

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent

What was purchased:

Speaker cables. Snake head cable, cables from pedalboard to FX loop and pedalboard to amp

What Jay B. Said...

Testimonial:

I saw some of Hank's videos and figured I would give them a try with a custom cable loom, and I was blown away by the quality and by Hank's attention to detail. not only that, his team was able to build my loom and ship it out the same day that I ordered it and I got it in five days I was very impressed with the quality. It's all top-notch and hand built and you can tell this company really cares about the people they do business with.

Thoughts about our Service:

Outstanding. Best of the best

What was purchased:

Custom cable loom
Speaker cable

What Jane W. Said...

Testimonial:

Everything I've gotten from Rattlesnake has been unmatched in quality. I use a lot of cables in my setup, and switching everything out with the ones I got from Hank and here at Rattlesnake, I could hear the difference from the first note I played. I use heavy distortion, and I can get so much of a cleaner, more concise full grit distortion tone with these. It really does make a huge difference, and, the extra high end from the low capacitance is really welcome. Not to mention, I had a TON of questions. I order two custom looms in sets of three, and they answered all my questions and have been more than accommodating in every way possible. Response times were so quick too, and the vibes were great. I most definitely will be a longtime customer to Rattlesnake.

Thoughts about our Service:

Absolutely great. Really fast response times, highly informative communication. It seems like they genuinely care both about the consumer and the reputation of their business. Couldn't get higher ratings from me.

What was purchased:

Two custom looms in sets of three fifteen foot cables each, three fifteen foot instrument cables (two snake heads for different instruments and one regular), and a speaker cable.

What Armando R. Said...

Testimonial:

Great experience, quick and prompt response to me initial inquiry on a custom loom. Hank called me and talked me through the process and made me think about a few things that changed how I would configure my order. For example , giving myself enough reach so that the cable that plugs into the front of the amp head can get around with no issues, when I did my initial thinking was just focused on the send and return, I would have had to cut my new loom open due to an obvious oversight. So beyond doing business, there is a lot of knowledge to be leveraged. The looms themselves are VERY well made, with attention to detail, just quality stuff. It will look much better in my music room. While it's still 6 cables , the looms really tidy everything up with one loom to each of my two amps going completely around the perimeter of my room. No photos yet, but I'll repost with my looms going to my Friedman Jose and Dirty Shirley connecting to a Two Notes Reload II attenuator. Also got color matching speaker cables for connecting other rack gear. Whether your buying for looks or toughness, it's very nice to get both without having to compromise. Already a repeat customer….

Thoughts about our Service:

A++ easy to talk to. Worlds of knowledge. Kept me from making a dumb mistake!

What was purchased:

Two 40 foot custom 3 cables looms for Amp, Send and Return (nicely labeled too…)
Two 3 foot 12 gauge speaker cables (patching between rack units)

I already had the speaker cable or would have made ithem a 4 cable loom to include the speaker cable too, you definitely want that 12 gauge.

What Stephen T. Said...

Testimonial:

I had an outstanding experience with Rattlesnake Cables. They went above and beyond by making me a custom cable—at a better price than a longer "standard" option from the big manufacturers. The quality is absolutely top-notch, and you can tell they really care about their work. What impressed me even more was the personal touch—they actually sent me a custom video thank-you message. That kind of genuine customer care is rare these days and shows how much pride they take in their products and their relationships with musicians. If you need cables that are built to last and backed by fantastic service, I can't recommend Rattlesnake Cables enough.

Thoughts about our Service:

Outstanding. Very personal. I feel like I've got a resource now for all my cable needs

What was purchased:

Custom speaker cable

What Tomas W. Said...

Testimonial:

There are very few companies out there from word one the customer service is absolute gold. There was an address question they reached out before they sent the order. This may seem normal. But speaking to someone who gets stuff sent to the wrong address all the time this is fabulous. Then I got my cables and they are above and beyond my expectations, they fixed an issue I was having and they are beautiful. One of my favorite companies out there. I'm actually ordering cables to replace ones I have just so I can keep buying things from them. I love supporting a company that are great people and produce. Just awesome!

Thoughts about our Service:

I can't think of ever getting better. Absolutely the best.

What was purchased:

Mic cable, speaker cables, power cables

What Kelly W. Said...

Testimonial:

Hank and the Rattlesnake crew are quick, responsive, efficient, and make quality cables for reasonable prices. I ordered 3 speaker cables, and 3 instrument cables. I was notified right away that my order was being processed, cables made, and shipped the next day. They arrived quickly, super safely packed with their own cable bags. They work great. I highly recommend.

Thoughts about our Service:

Great customer support. I was notified right away that the order was being processed, cables made, and when they shipped. Hank even sent me a personalized video.

What was purchased:

3 speaker cables
3 instrument cables

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Looking for a custom cable build?

Are you looking for something custom? A set of specific-length patch cables? Or a longer or shorter instrument cable? Maybe you're looking for a limited weave we offered in the past but is no longer available. Shoot us a Custom Build Request, and we'll see what we can do to help!

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Quick Shipping

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!

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!

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.

We Are Musicians

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!

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.

Reviews on Google

Mac Bassham
10/13/2025
I recently purchased their flex patch cables and the quality is amazing right out of the box! I currently have them on my pedalboard and they make a great addition to my setup. The Rattlesnake team was very helpful and answered any and all questions when purchasing. Definitely would order again!

cadillackness
1/17/2021
Great quality cables with fun designs and colors. Very professional and personal business, even got a special personal thank you video from the owner. Will not buy anymore cheap chords.

Stan Hall
4/3/2022
I have been playing music a good part of my life, I am always in search of improving every aspect of what I do. Having never been totally satisfied with guitar cables out of local and major music stores, I decided to take a chance on the Rattlesnake Cable Company that kept popping up in my newsfeed. I rarely do such things. I ordered two 10 ft cable for me with a very cool looking rattlesnake weave pattern, and a 15 ft red weave cable for my wife’s Spector bass. The next morning, to my utter surprise, I had received an email with a personal video from Hank, thanking me for the business and telling me his crew would be starting on my order first thing that morning and it should ship out by end of day. I received cables three days later, each individually wrapped in their own little gig bag. I was totally impressed with the quality of these cables, so very cool looking and they look indestructible. The customer service was exceptional from start to finish. I’m glad I took that chance, Hank and the crew will get my business wherever that need arises. Thanks for everything Hank, my best to you and the crew for a job well done! Stan Hall

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Instrument cable vs. speaker cable – what's the difference?

How to tell the difference between speaker cable and instrument cable.

Can you use an instrument cable as a speaker cable?