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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.

Prince R. - I recently saw an ad for Rattlesnake Cables and checked them out. I ended up buying a Snake head cable with the extended shrink wrap at the guitar end of the cable, and really like it. It sounds great, of course, and is built to last. The unique...
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Jason JMR R. - I've received emails over the years from Rattlesnake cables. I'm always game to try new things, it usually I go back to the old tried and true cables I've used for years. I decided to give Rattlesnake cables a day in court. I'm happy I did. I...
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Nathan A. - These cables are up there with the best. I never had an issue with the first one I got over a year ago and decided to replace all my cables with there's. Standard and speaker cables are of exceptional quality. Their customer service and fulfillment...
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Oscar V. - So recently... I traded in some gear at my local spot. As part of the exchange, I walked away with a spare Amp/speaker cable from Pig Hog to be a backup for my run-of-the-mill budget cable from Conquest. (The Conquest cable is beginning to pull apart...
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Eric T. - I must confess my love for the two cables I purchased from Rattlesnake! The cables are heavier, better built, and have amazing ends compared to competitors. The Mogami gold that I sent back to Amazon was wimpy in comparison, cable, and plug, and it...
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Mark L. - I am absolutely blown away by both the build & packing quality of these cables. Moreover, the customer service at Rattlesnake is second to none. From the first purchase onward, I am hooked and plan to be a customer for life. Sonically, the standard...
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Bobby P. - I needed new cables so I searched online till I found Rattlesnake Cable's. I looked at a lot of different cable manufacturers but kept coming back to RCC. The customer service has been great. I was notified by email when they were being made and when...
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Chris W. - As a repeat customer of Rattlesnake Cable Company, I recommend that you give yourself the opportunity to try out their cables. Built to handle whatever you throw at them...they are made to withstand the wear and tear of heavy usage and have never...
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What Prince R. Said...


Testimonial:

I recently saw an ad for Rattlesnake Cables and checked them out. I ended up buying a Snake head cable with the extended shrink wrap at the guitar end of the cable, and really like it. It sounds great, of course, and is built to last. The unique design is so practical, too. They are fairly priced and offer excellent customer support. Glad to be part of the family!

Thoughts about our Service:

Quick shipping and communication! Perfect.

What was purchased:

15' Snake head cable; 3' speaker cable.

What Jason JMR R. Said...


Testimonial:

I've received emails over the years from Rattlesnake cables. I'm always game to try new things, it usually I go back to the old tried and true cables I've used for years. I decided to give Rattlesnake cables a day in court. I'm happy I did. I immediately heard less high-end attenuation and sweeter midrange. My guitar definitely punches through more. I'm definitely glad I made the purchase.

Thoughts about our Service:

Great customer service. It was nice to get a personalized video from Hank thanking me for my purchase. The cables arrived quickly.

What was purchased:

Rattlesnake Standard and speaker cable

What Nathan A. Said...


Testimonial:

These cables are up there with the best. I never had an issue with the first one I got over a year ago and decided to replace all my cables with there's. Standard and speaker cables are of exceptional quality. Their customer service and fulfillment is great and fast.

Thoughts about our Service:

Outstanding service.

What was purchased:

I've bought 6 standard cables of varying lengths and 2 speaker cables

What Oscar V. Said...


Testimonial:

So recently... I traded in some gear at my local spot. As part of the exchange, I walked away with a spare Amp/speaker cable from Pig Hog to be a backup for my run-of-the-mill budget cable from Conquest. (The Conquest cable is beginning to pull apart from the jack at one end. Still works, but keeping it real with myself... I know it's slowly falling apart and will fail at some point.) So I decided to do a shootout and see if the spare was better in TONE than the one falling apart. Both sell for under $20. Welp. For a moment, I thought the Pig Hog brought a cool 3-dimensional sound quality for a moment. As volume increased...there was this telltale GRAINY-SCRATCHY quality. It let more midrange signal through than the Conquest, however, that was very harsh. Immediate ear fatigue. Harmful, in other words. Not only did the sound suck, but it would cause hearing damage and accelerate HEARING LOSS. I have a premium speaker cable from another brand called Lava Cables that is just superb. I use that with my 2X12 cab. I lucked out a few months ago and got a half empty 4x12 cab. I bought more speakers, and now it's fully loaded. I knew I needed another Top Tier cable to now send signal to this big cab. So... I could have just bought another Lava. But curiosity got the best of me after testing that awful sounding Pig Hog cable. The search and research began... And I find two interesting options. First from Euro Tubes. They offer what's essentially a thicker version of the kind of cable you use for home or car stereo, no sheilding. Thick ass plugs at the end. Ok. Didn't sound bad. Kind of flat sounding. Not harsh at all ,but still gave me a Little bit of ear fatigue. And the second option... You guessed it. RATTLESNAKE. Looked too good to be true right? Wrong. These people really really give a shit. The construction was back in the realm of a proper amp speaker cable. Shielded. Braided and soldered. Good connectors. Sound test. Keep in mind that my opinions, taste and hearing ability/loss all play a factor in how subjective my/our preferences are. I was wishing that this Rattlesnake cable would have a full and gorgeous sound quality. I don't know about your ears, but mine just adore what I heard coming through that Rattlesnake cable. It has a growly bottom end, transparent mids and an open top without that unpleasant upper frequency spike. They would help in taming or killing any ice picking. Like they figured a way to leave it sounding airy while rolling off just the right amount of harsh high mids and the tippy top end of frequencies. It sounded much better(to my ears) than the budget brands. If couse it would. Miles apart. Sounded better than the Eurotubes cable. Worth noting, every cable is 6FT. How about against the Lava Tephra. You could have blind tested me and I am not sure I would be able to identify one from another. I love that Lava cable. I crossed my fingers and hoped I could find something else that could hang with Lava and... Be in the same ballpark pricewise. I can't say Lava is better. I can say they match well and are on par with each other. If Lava ever goes under... Low and behold Hank has us covered. I think its awesome to have a team in Montana making such awesome stuff. Now, why Rattlesnake leaves competitors in the dust. Details and personalization. Then, there is the customer service and care. its unbeatable. When Hank sends you a video and says YOUR NAME, it just scrambles your brain. Who else? No one. Company or person. This is a one of a kind guy, running a one of a kind company Worth every dollar and cent. I am telling my friends in the guitar community for sure.

Thoughts about our Service:

Dope. Above and beyond.

What was purchased:

6ft. Speaker amp cable.

What Eric T. Said...


Testimonial:

I must confess my love for the two cables I purchased from Rattlesnake! The cables are heavier, better built, and have amazing ends compared to competitors. The Mogami gold that I sent back to Amazon was wimpy in comparison, cable, and plug, and it was just cable off the spool for $99 bucks! Even my Armor Gold cables are thin in comparison. I am sold on Rattlesnake all the way!!! Customer service is World Class also! BUY LOCAL, BUY RATTLESNAKE, USA. Zero noise and 100% Tail Wagging!! Hank was amazing and explained everything to me so that I could shop with confidence.

Thoughts about our Service:

World Class, Hank was amazing and explained everything for me so that I could shop with confidence.

What was purchased:

20' Standard in Snake Weave with Neutrik Straight Gold to Neutrik Straight Gold AND 25' Speaker Cable in Snake Weave with Switchcraft 188 1/4" Straight to Switchcraft 188 1/4" Straight

What Mark L. Said...


Testimonial:

I am absolutely blown away by both the build & packing quality of these cables. Moreover, the customer service at Rattlesnake is second to none. From the first purchase onward, I am hooked and plan to be a customer for life. Sonically, the standard 15' cable I ordered is very transparent. It preserves full-frequency content even with the volume rolled nearly all the way down.

Thoughts about our Service:

From the initial order through to delivery, the customer service and support by Hank and the Rattlesnake team was fantastic. If more companies in or outside of the music sector had the same level of customer service, the world at large would be a much better place.

What was purchased:

15' Standard in Purple with Neutrik Straight Nickel to Neutrik Right Angle Nickel 2 x 6' Speaker Cable in Purple with Switchcraft 188 1/4" Straight to Switchcraft 188 1/4" Straight

What Bobby P. Said...


Testimonial:

I needed new cables so I searched online till I found Rattlesnake Cable's. I looked at a lot of different cable manufacturers but kept coming back to RCC. The customer service has been great. I was notified by email when they were being made and when shipped. The time from ordering to receiving them was very quick. RCC has definitely exceeded my expectations and raised the bar for other cable manufacturers. Will definitely be purchasing more items in the future.

Thoughts about our Service:

My customer service experience has been great. I liked being notified by email when my cables were being made and shipped.

What was purchased:

Snake Head Cable, Standard Cable, and Speaker Cable

What Chris W. Said...


Testimonial:

As a repeat customer of Rattlesnake Cable Company, I recommend that you give yourself the opportunity to try out their cables. Built to handle whatever you throw at them...they are made to withstand the wear and tear of heavy usage and have never failed once in the years I've used them. And they look great as well! Have had many compliments!

Thoughts about our Service:

The time between ordering and actually receiving product is always minimal. Updates on cable build and shipping has always been available. They are there if you have any questions or concerns and I really believe you would have a hard time finder better customer service anywhere. Has always been a very positive transaction and will continue to use Hank and Rattlesnake Co. in the future. Cheers to a great company with a great product!!!

What was purchased:

Have purchased their instrument cables as well as speaker cables. Flawless and very reliable. Their merchandise extras (pick tins, T shirts, etc.) are all great quality. A nice added plus to a A-1 product!
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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.

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.

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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!

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!

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!

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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Paul Duray
Paul Duray
11/6/2021
Definitely the best quality cable I’ve ever owned. I’ve purchased cheap cables for over 40 years, just to have to replace them every couple years. You’ll be blown away by the build quality and how they improve your sound. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more now so you won’t have to... Read
Austin Davis
Austin Davis
3/25/2023
Wonderful company that makes wonderful cables! They are my go to for patch cables and guitar cables. Great customer service to accompany their great products!
Doomed Guitar
Doomed Guitar
5/4/2021
So GOOOD!! I purchased a 20 foot seafoam gold end beginning of lockdown, and the tonal improvement was literally WIDE EYED WOW! Love the heavy duty, and wayyy quieter (like microphonically much quieter than a fatsoflex even and those were my live "quiet" cord standard). So,during live stage (lour... Read
Doomed Guitar
Paul Duray
11/6/2021
Definitely the best quality cable I’ve ever owned. I’ve purchased cheap cables for over 40 years, just to have to replace them every couple years. You’ll be blown away by the build quality and how they improve your sound. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more now so you won’t have to in the future!!
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Doomed Guitar
Austin Davis
3/25/2023
Wonderful company that makes wonderful cables! They are my go to for patch cables and guitar cables. Great customer service to accompany their great products!
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Doomed Guitar
Doomed Guitar
5/4/2021
So GOOOD!! I purchased a 20 foot seafoam gold end beginning of lockdown, and the tonal improvement was literally WIDE EYED WOW! Love the heavy duty, and wayyy quieter (like microphonically much quieter than a fatsoflex even and those were my live "quiet" cord standard). So,during live stage (lour volume) use, I was using a big name $$$ cable. The Rattlesnake Seafoam Snake Head gold ends direct to Mesa Mark 4 (a noisy higher gain amp) dethroned that. Really big difference. Quieter and just overall clearer and better sounding, straight to amp, secret weapon! So I decided to do my whole pedalboard in Mean Green gold ends. The improvement again, in clarity and just bigger overall sound, hard to describe. So much worth the $$$ that I'm measuring out all my fx cables, dozen or so amp sends from my board and any other signal cables flowing through my rig. Mean Green of course. *I'd like to mentions, the turnaround time, was ONE DAY from order to ship!!! NO himmmhawwing or excuses. I emailed an order for 10 custom cables Thursday. An hour or so later Hank had already helped me further refine my order for my board exactly, and it was completed and shipped Friday. Hank also made me a personalized thank you video. Model business. Perfect service. The cables are SO much better than my hodgepodge, spaghetti bowl of mixed "quality brands I won't name. No need. They're all getting sold and like I said, a dozen amp or more cables from board (10-20 footers there), some fx cables, rack cables and some others are on the list to order now. I'd absolutely recommend these wires to anyone looking to upgrade their guitar signal chain. Without hesitation and without buying into internet snakeoil, BUY a Rattlesnake guitar cable and see for starters HOW much better they sound. SO good!! THOUGHTS ABOUT OUR SERVICE: Amazing. Top notch!! I'll also give a shout in facebook and ig! WHAT WAS PURCHASED: 20' Standard in Retro Sea Foam with Neutrik Right Angle Gold to Neutrik Straight Gold Snake heads Pedalboard order: 10 cables, 5 different sizes
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