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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

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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.

Will G. - I purchased a snake head 1/4" cable, a custom length cable for my Shure wireless unit, a speakon to 1/4 speaker cable for my bass amp. I've played a few shows with them now and these are the best cables I've had in my hand. Do they sound better? Do...
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Zach L. - These cables are solid workhorses. I've gone through cables over the years that last a year. But when I bought my first cable from rattlesnake it felt like it was gonna last forever. Been using the same cable for 3 years now
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Mark R. - These cables are the best built cables I've owned. I've been playing for over 45 years and honestly these are the best. I can literally hear a difference with these cables. Premium quality.
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Brian H. - At the risk of sounding like an old man yelling at clouds, I miss the day of the local guitar shop where you could develop relationships with another human. In the online age it is really hard to find that. The level of interaction from Hank and the...
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Dan W. - Custom hand made in the USA to your spec's, their own USA milled copper conductors, your choice of length / jacks / colors / coverings. Superior tone / sound quality. Like having an audio engineer in your gig bag cuz its Hanks own engineering &...
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Kyle M. - I've always said that cables are the most underrated investment you can make for your rig. Rattlesnake is hands down the best I've ever used. The quality is unmatched. I'm a Rattlesnake lifer now. Absolutely worth every penny.
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Victor G. - Insane quality. You can immediately tell these cables are going to last you a long time. The oxblood is the perfect color for my aesthetic. I can audibly tell a difference between my old cables and these Rattlesnake cables. Fast shipping, Hank is a...
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Logan T. - First off, Rattlesnake Cables customer service is unmatched! And the quality is superb. I put in for a custom loom request and the next day Hank called me personally to chat about it. I was so impressed with the customer service and build quality I...
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What Will G. Said...


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I purchased a snake head 1/4" cable, a custom length cable for my Shure wireless unit, a speakon to 1/4 speaker cable for my bass amp. I've played a few shows with them now and these are the best cables I've had in my hand. Do they sound better? Do they improve my tone? Ill be honest - I have no idea. What is I can say is that you can quite literally feel the quality in these cables. and the attention to detail is a cut above. Connections are rock solid, the cable itself feels sturdy, and the attention to detail is a cut above. You can tell this cable is going to last. Plus, they just look cool as hell! This is the kind of gear upgrade that makes you wonder why you didn't do it sooner and spent so much money on crappy cables for all those years. Product aside, the customer service at Rattlesnake is stand out. Its the level of customer service you expect from a custom order, made in America small business and then some. Hank and the rattle snake team kept me updated about my order every step of the way, shipping was fast, and when the package arrived it had a hand written thank you note from the owner with product info and some freebie swag. The cable packaging was a screen printed snake bag. There is something about great packaging and again, that level of attention to detail that makes elevates an already great product. I couldn't tell ya about returns or warranty, everything has been perfect but I expect you will get the same top notch service. It all comes down to confidence. You need to have confidence that your gear is going to work every time you pick it up or plug it in. Cables are such an essential but often overlooked element that can really screw up a session or performance if they falter. I have full confidence these cables will deliver every time, so much so that my entire band is in the process of changing over every cable in our live show set up to Rattlesnake cables. I promise you, they are worth the money.

Thoughts about our Service:

Michelin star. no notes

What was purchased:

Snakehead 1/4" right gold to 1/4" straight gold cable with snake weave, a custom length cable for my Shure wireless unit to 1/4" right gold in snake weave, a speakon to 1/4" right speaker cable for my bass rig.

What Zach L. Said...


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These cables are solid workhorses. I've gone through cables over the years that last a year. But when I bought my first cable from rattlesnake it felt like it was gonna last forever. Been using the same cable for 3 years now

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service was very helpful and making sure I got the right length cables for the job

What was purchased:

two instrument cables and a speaker cable

What Mark R. Said...


Testimonial:

These cables are the best built cables I've owned. I've been playing for over 45 years and honestly these are the best. I can literally hear a difference with these cables. Premium quality.

Thoughts about our Service:

Great company. Quick easy ordering. Great communication and even got a personal video thank you from Hank.

What was purchased:

I purchased one instrument cable, 2 speakon speaker cables and a cable for my wireless system. More to come

What Brian H. Said...


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At the risk of sounding like an old man yelling at clouds, I miss the day of the local guitar shop where you could develop relationships with another human. In the online age it is really hard to find that. The level of interaction from Hank and the team at Rattlesnake was a pleasant surprise even though I only picked up a few pieces. I have purchased a metric sh*t ton of cables in my life, many that were more expensive, but the quality of these cables and the obvious care taken is off the charts fantastic. I have found my go to cable guys!

Thoughts about our Service:

This was my first purchase and the customer service was fantastic.

What was purchased:

A snake head guitar cable and a couple of speaker cables.

What Dan W. Said...


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Custom hand made in the USA to your spec's, their own USA milled copper conductors, your choice of length / jacks / colors / coverings. Superior tone / sound quality. Like having an audio engineer in your gig bag cuz its Hanks own engineering & design. Hank set out to build the best cable because he couldn't find what he wanted. He suceeded. Look no further. I run older analog pedals & vacuum tube amps, cheaper cables color my sound, loaded up impedance & darkened my tone with or w/o buffers. Free flowing signals is where its at with good copper conductors & proper sheilding when needed. Im hearing the amps & pedals at their full potential at last. I retired my wireless. Say goodbye to cheap-ass cables forever. Get sum -

Thoughts about our Service:

Blown away. 100% amazing.

What was purchased:

3 x 25' standard cables
3x guitar speaker cables
1x 20' instrument cable
1x retro coily in red

What Kyle M. Said...


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I've always said that cables are the most underrated investment you can make for your rig. Rattlesnake is hands down the best I've ever used. The quality is unmatched. I'm a Rattlesnake lifer now. Absolutely worth every penny.

Thoughts about our Service:

Amazing service! Made and shipped the day I ordered.

What was purchased:

15 foot instrument and 20 foot speaker cables

What Victor G. Said...


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Insane quality. You can immediately tell these cables are going to last you a long time. The oxblood is the perfect color for my aesthetic. I can audibly tell a difference between my old cables and these Rattlesnake cables. Fast shipping, Hank is a pleasure to talk to. I'll definitely be buying more cables in the very near future.

Thoughts about our Service:

10/10

What was purchased:

2 20' standard instrument cables with gold tips and a speaker cable with gold tips.

What Logan T. Said...


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First off, Rattlesnake Cables customer service is unmatched! And the quality is superb. I put in for a custom loom request and the next day Hank called me personally to chat about it. I was so impressed with the customer service and build quality I immediately sent another customer request to have them build out the patch cables for my pedalboard as a former long time George L Cables user. They cut down the noise on my board and with the pancake connectors I've freed up some space to kick the cluttered traffic jam look of my board. And the lifetime warranty is a peace of mind that I am grateful for. I'll be planning to add another instrument cable, speaker cable, and two power cables for my amp and pedal power supply. Make the switch— THIS IS YOUR CABLE COMPANY.

Thoughts about our Service:

Top notch. Rattlesnake Cables customer service is unmatched.

What was purchased:

Custom Loom, and full custom patch cable build out for my board.
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Aaron Bartz
Aaron Bartz
3/26/2021
Frustrated with low quality cables, I was suggested Rattlesnake by my brother, and wow, this is a great cable. Before I even plugged it in, the quality was apparent. The weaving is awesome, and I'm not at all concerned the plug will start to separate from the cable (probably my main issue with other... Read
Gestion Esterel 1963
Gestion Esterel 1963
1/23/2023
Fantastic experience with Rattlesnake cables not liking the mono to double mono cables from other companies I bought from rattlesnake a pair of mono to duo splitter box the product is so great looking on my board thank you rattlesnake and thank you for supporting us musicians so well in Canada... Read
Michael Rocchio
Michael Rocchio
11/23/2023
I don't recall how I happened upon Rattlesnake Cable Company, or how they happened upon me, but I'm glad we connected in either case. I've purchased a 20' TRS Snake Head in Black Widow, a 10' TRS Snake Head in Copper cables for my Rickenbacker 4003, two 10" standard TS's (Mean Green/Red) for... Read
Aaron Bartz
Aaron Bartz
3/26/2021
Frustrated with low quality cables, I was suggested Rattlesnake by my brother, and wow, this is a great cable. Before I even plugged it in, the quality was apparent. The weaving is awesome, and I'm not at all concerned the plug will start to separate from the cable (probably my main issue with other cables). Plus, with the Snake Head, I have total peace of mind that my guitar's finish is safe from any possible, what I call, "cable rash" abrasion. Top notch customer service from my first visit to the website, through the unboxing of my new cable. I was able to chat on the website to instantly learn more and decide which cable was right for me. The founder, Hank, sent a personal "thank you" video, which was greatly appreciated, and the free swag items in the package were a cool touch.
Gestion Esterel 1963
Gestion Esterel 1963
1/23/2023
Fantastic experience with Rattlesnake cables not liking the mono to double mono cables from other companies I bought from rattlesnake a pair of mono to duo splitter box the product is so great looking on my board thank you rattlesnake and thank you for supporting us musicians so well in Canada ????????
Michael Rocchio
Michael Rocchio
11/23/2023
I don't recall how I happened upon Rattlesnake Cable Company, or how they happened upon me, but I'm glad we connected in either case. I've purchased a 20' TRS Snake Head in Black Widow, a 10' TRS Snake Head in Copper cables for my Rickenbacker 4003, two 10" standard TS's (Mean Green/Red) for Send/Receive on my amp, an 8", 12", and a bundle of 6" Flex Patch cables for my board, and a pick tin...so far. I've been playing since 1965. Over the years I've probably bought enough gear to fill a shipping container, including some incredibly expensive cables. My experience is that Rattlesnake cables are far superior to any I've ever owned. They're ruggedly and expertly built using the highest quality components, tough as nails, sonically superior to any cable I've owned, and they look great! The colors also make it easy to know what's going, or coming from where. Buy 'em! The customer service provided by Hank & company is over-the-top outstanding!


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