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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.

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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Stetson K. - Upgraded my guitar rig with these. Excellent quality! Didn't think it was possible to be this excited about cables until I got my first batch of rattlesnake cables showed up.
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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...


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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...


Testimonial:

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.

What Stetson K. Said...


Testimonial:

Upgraded my guitar rig with these. Excellent quality! Didn't think it was possible to be this excited about cables until I got my first batch of rattlesnake cables showed up.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service was excellent. Hank reached out to me on a weekend not long after I submitted a custom order form for a loom. Talked me through what I was considering purchasing and then made it happen. Showed up on my doorstep just a few days later.

What was purchased:

[product type="4x4-junction-box"]4 way junction box
Custom loom
Instrument cables
Speaker cables
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David Burke
David Burke
5/11/2021
Love the quality and sound from these cables. I have equipped both my bass and guitar rigs completely with them, including the speaker cables. The colors are great and the feel is incredible as I’m sure they can go the distance performing live as our world slowly opens back up. The personal touch... Read
Eric Plonka
Eric Plonka
2/26/2023
Recently bought an oxblood guitar cable for my oxblood stained guitar during their Valentine's day sale.... After only using those no name rubber coated cables for more than 30 years I'll never go back. (The bands I've played in are not very cable friendly they get stomped on, kicked, whipped etc on... Read
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R H
5/17/2024
Sounds good, looks good - that’s all I want in a cable Oh customer service is stellar as well. So good/good/good Get you one ????
David Burke
David Burke
5/11/2021
Love the quality and sound from these cables. I have equipped both my bass and guitar rigs completely with them, including the speaker cables. The colors are great and the feel is incredible as I’m sure they can go the distance performing live as our world slowly opens back up. The personal touch of the intro video “hello” to the cool stickers and cable pouch, has created a promoter. Keep up the great work Hank and Rattlesnake Cable team!!
Eric Plonka
Eric Plonka
2/26/2023
Recently bought an oxblood guitar cable for my oxblood stained guitar during their Valentine's day sale.... After only using those no name rubber coated cables for more than 30 years I'll never go back. (The bands I've played in are not very cable friendly they get stomped on, kicked, whipped etc on stage) This cable is so cool looking and well made! It's like an extension of my guitar! I'm going to be buying more of these in the future most definitely! Customer service was incredible. They personally called me to make sure the address was correct. It's cool to have that personal touch on something like a cable. My entire playing life cables have been such a non factor ....personality wise. Just something I needed. (The only cable I've ever been "wowed" by would be the white curly cables which are incredibly expensive.) A 'thing' you bought from a big chain guitar store. Hopefully, these cables will be able to put up with the non stop use in practice rooms and stages. So far, I'm not seeing why they wouldn't. It came in it's own carrying satchel also, which was a nice touch. I'm currently eyeballing the hot pink guitar cable. It's really cool looking. So ..... So far so good as far as functionality and sound. Time and usage will be the real test on rattlesnake cables and I'm not worried in the least. Thanks rattlesnake cables! ????????????????????????????
R H
R H
5/17/2024
Sounds good, looks good - that’s all I want in a cable Oh customer service is stellar as well. So good/good/good Get you one ????


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