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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. 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/ft.
  • 2x 12AWG stranded conductors.
  • Cable milled in the United States.
  • Cable hand-assembled in Missoula, Montana
  • SKU: SKU-ECB8EAB8

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

Ray L. - I had been eyeballing these for a bit and finally was able to get a speaker cable. It did not disappoint. The cable skin is the most durable I have come across. Heavy duty Switchcraft 1/4" plugs on the speaker cable. I am planning on upgrading my IEC...
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Robert B. - Rattlesnake Cables are hands down the best cables available. Top-notch quality and best customer service around.
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John R. - Best Guitar Speaker Cable on the market! They are made incredibly well and sound great. I can't imaging being without it and for that reason, I've purchased 3 of them!
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Angel C. - I ordered one instrument cable a few weeks ago to give it a try. Now, I have replaced all the cables in my rig, including my pedal board and speaker cabs, with Rattlesnake cables. The cables are well-constructed. They are sturdy, great looking and my...
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Gerson R. - A friend of mine, a guitar player, recommended these to me. I've always used good cables so I was like, ok I'll check them out. So I got 3 instrument cables, 2 speaker cables and patch cables for my pedalboard. Oh man, the difference was so clear!...
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Mark H. - This was my first and only choice for a speaker cable for soldano slo 30 in British tan... Have good experiences with the instrument cables, so this was an automatic decision .
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Michael D. - These cables are solid as hell! Real pro quality. The super beefy ends they use seem like they could take a beating, and they have multiple options. Awesome use of shrink wrap as well, gong over the jack housing and the cable ensuring no moisture is...
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Michael V. - Rattlesnake cables look cool, they sound great and they wear like iron. Hank provides unsurpassed customer service. I love, love, love these cables
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What Ray L. Said...


Testimonial:

I had been eyeballing these for a bit and finally was able to get a speaker cable. It did not disappoint. The cable skin is the most durable I have come across. Heavy duty Switchcraft 1/4" plugs on the speaker cable. I am planning on upgrading my IEC Power and Instrument Cables as well.

Thoughts about our Service:

I never needed any customer service and I even got a nice thank you video from Hank. It was a nice touch.

What was purchased:

3ft. Speaker cable in "Snake Weave" with Switchcraft 1/4" plugs

What Robert B. Said...


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Rattlesnake Cables are hands down the best cables available. Top-notch quality and best customer service around.

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent in every respect.

What was purchased:

Speaker cables with speakon and 1/4" plugs.

What John R. Said...


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Best Guitar Speaker Cable on the market! They are made incredibly well and sound great. I can't imaging being without it and for that reason, I've purchased 3 of them!

Thoughts about our Service:

The Customer Service is incredible. Super (and I mean, Super) fast turnaround time.

What was purchased:

Speaker cables and patch cable.

What Angel C. Said...


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I ordered one instrument cable a few weeks ago to give it a try. Now, I have replaced all the cables in my rig, including my pedal board and speaker cabs, with Rattlesnake cables. The cables are well-constructed. They are sturdy, great looking and my signal sounds clear as a bell.

Thoughts about our Service:

I've had not one issue in my dealings with Rattlesnake. They expedited all my orders immediately, the communication was stellar, the shipping was lightning fast and the extra goodies (stickers, notepad, etc.) are a very nice touch. Also, it feels good to support a family business operating in and resourcing from the USA.

What was purchased:

I've purchased two 10' instrument cables ( one snake head) as well as a 15' and 20'. Also, I have two speaker cables (3' and 6') as well as a variety of ten patch cables.

What Gerson R. Said...


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A friend of mine, a guitar player, recommended these to me. I've always used good cables so I was like, ok I'll check them out. So I got 3 instrument cables, 2 speaker cables and patch cables for my pedalboard. Oh man, the difference was so clear! I'm not talking about tone, I'm talking about clean signal! No "hums", no weird noises just clear signal. I recommend Rattlesnake cables to anyone who wants a better, cleaner signal!

Thoughts about our Service:

The best I've ever had...PERIOD! Hank and his crew are an awesome bunch! GBY all!

What was purchased:

Three instrument, two speaker and a set of patch cables.

What Mark H. Said...


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This was my first and only choice for a speaker cable for soldano slo 30 in British tan... Have good experiences with the instrument cables, so this was an automatic decision .

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service is always good here

What was purchased:

3' snake weave speaker cable

What Michael D. Said...


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These cables are solid as hell! Real pro quality. The super beefy ends they use seem like they could take a beating, and they have multiple options. Awesome use of shrink wrap as well, gong over the jack housing and the cable ensuring no moisture is getting into the housing. They offer a cable that has the iconic rattlesnake wrap end about a foot before the end of the cable so if you thread your cable through your strap button so you don't get the weave against the finish on your guitar. (At least that's how i'm using mine). Hank has got his poop in a group and you'll see when you order yours. Every cable comes in a nice cloth bag and any junction boxes or buffers come in nice boxes too.

Thoughts about our Service:

Hank was very easy to work with. He usually messeged me within 5 minutes of an inquiry. I even fudged my order and he fixed it in a matter of minutes. My order arrived very quick as well.

What was purchased:

I have owned two instrument cables for a couple years and I would put them up against any rival out there. My most recent purchase included patch cables, a couple speaker cables, more instrument cables, and some junction boxes. (Would have order 2 buffer but they weren't in stock)

What Michael V. Said...


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Rattlesnake cables look cool, they sound great and they wear like iron. Hank provides unsurpassed customer service. I love, love, love these cables

Thoughts about our Service:

Hank is the best!

What was purchased:

Snake weave instrument, speaker and XLR cables
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Ben Arnold
Ben Arnold
10/5/2023
Rattlesnake Cable Company makes absolutely fantastic cables. The price for their cables is a bit high, but you most certainly get what you pay for! I have 4 Rattlesnake cables, two so-called SnakeHead cables and 2 Standard Cables. All Rattlesnake cables have a weave surrounding the normal rubber... Read
Stew Guernsey
Stew Guernsey
9/7/2020
Rattlesnake are the best cables out there! Built to last and they look great. They build, test and ship quickly and have excellent customer service. Highly recommend!
Matt W
Matt W
9/1/2020
Best cables hands down. Hank had always gotten right back to me with any questions answered, besides his stock he has also made me what I want . One time in a pinch he rushed me what I needed. All this and the guy doesn’t know me from Adam but treats you as his best friend. Sorry you... Read
Matt W
Ben Arnold
10/5/2023
Rattlesnake Cable Company makes absolutely fantastic cables. The price for their cables is a bit high, but you most certainly get what you pay for! I have 4 Rattlesnake cables, two so-called SnakeHead cables and 2 Standard Cables. All Rattlesnake cables have a weave surrounding the normal rubber insulation you would find on any type of cable. This "weave" is a sheathing that protects the cable. This weave not only looks great but is also a wonder to behold in and of itself. It's somehow both virtually rock hard but still flexible - so your can step on your cable, you can roll over it with your desk chair, you can drop something heavy on it - and your cable will be 100% fine! This is also where the difference between a "SnakeHead cable" and a "Standard cable" comes into play. The weave, being as sturdy as it is, isn't something you want rubbing the finish off of your favorite guitar. So the SnakeHead versions have about a 1-1.5' length of un-sheathed cable on one end, so you don't scratch up that beautiful paint job on your guitar. The Standard Cables are fully sheathed with the weave and are meant to be used to run from your pedalboard to your amp or whatever other use you may have for them. Finally, each Rattlesnake cable is hand soldered and made to order. For example my two SnakeHead versions both are 15' long and have gold plated Neutrik plugs on each end (as opposed to bare nickle Neutrik plugs). One has a 90° plug on the "board/amp" end and a straight plug on the instrument end and has a weave color called Sidewinder Red. My other SnakeHead has 90° plugs on both ends and has a weave color called Green Ivy. My two Standard Rattlesnake cables are 10' long with straight Neutrick nickle plugs, and one is white and the other is black. I use these to run from my pedal board to my two amps for a stereo setup. If you want true quality and reliability from your instrument cables (plus a few other types of cables they are now making, along with custom made cable looms) you cannot go wrong with Rattlesnake Cable Company.
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Stew Guernsey
9/7/2020
Rattlesnake are the best cables out there! Built to last and they look great. They build, test and ship quickly and have excellent customer service. Highly recommend!
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Matt W
Matt W
9/1/2020
Best cables hands down. Hank had always gotten right back to me with any questions answered, besides his stock he has also made me what I want . One time in a pinch he rushed me what I needed. All this and the guy doesn’t know me from Adam but treats you as his best friend. Sorry you don’t get this from anyone else. Rattlesnake has my business for life .
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