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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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ "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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Our primary instrument, speaker, XLR, TRS, and Flex patch cables are built using Rattlesnake-brand bulk cable that is custom manufactured for us in the United States. We developed the specifications for each cable based on the flexibility, durability, handling, and electrical performance we wanted. It is not off-the-shelf Belden, Mogami, Canare, or another manufacturerโ€™s finished cable covered with an outer weave.

After the bulk cable is manufactured to our specifications, every finished cable is cut, sleeved, soldered, tested, and packaged by our team in Missoula, Montana.

Some specialized products use third-party bulk cable when it is the best fit for that application. When they do, we identify the cable manufacturer and model in the productโ€™s Specifications tab.

Complete construction and electrical details, including conductor material, wire gauge, capacitance, shielding, and cable diameter, are provided in the Specifications section of each applicable product page.
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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.

Nick R. - I got my first Rattlesnake cables on a deal with the Rick-o-Sound bundle to use with an old Gibson 345 with the original Varitone TRS wiring. Works great and sounds fantastic! I've used Mogami for some years and I think these might be the clearest,...
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Gary L. - Amazing find! After scouring the internet for a couple of days in search of a custom combo cable for my powered speakers, I came across Rattlesnake. After filling out their quick questionnaire, my project was in the works. The next day Hank called...
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Shawn B. - I'm LOVING these cables. This was my first Rattlesnake order & I will not be hesitating to order again. These are by far the best cables I've ever purchased. Their packaging is fun too. I loved the Rattlesnake cinch- bags that they were in,
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Perry D. - I recently purchased my first amp head and wasn't aware that the cable needed to connect it to a cabinet needs to be a heavier gauge and unshielded. So, thanks to Hank for letting me know that before I damaged my amp. To be honest, I was just going...
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John Z. - Exceptional quality, heavy duty, great looking cables! Best cables I've purchased, ever. If you are in the market for cables that visually standout and are durable, look no further.
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Michael H. - Great options with even custom builds and amazing quality control. Quick shipments and they put that extra touch of love in all they do.
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Jeremy H. - Rattlesnake Cables deliver exactly what serious players expect: reliability, clarity, and build quality that feels engineered rather than assembled. The noise floor is impressively low, the signal stays full and articulate, and the rugged...
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Lori M. - I love my new speaker cables, they are so well made and look awesome and I can hear the difference
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What Nick R. Said...


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I got my first Rattlesnake cables on a deal with the Rick-o-Sound bundle to use with an old Gibson 345 with the original Varitone TRS wiring. Works great and sounds fantastic! I've used Mogami for some years and I think these might be the clearest, purest sound I've heard in awhile. The snake pattern on the TRS cable is a nice touch too.

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent!

What was purchased:

TRS cable, TRS to TS/TS splitter, speaker cable

What Gary L. Said...


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Amazing find! After scouring the internet for a couple of days in search of a custom combo cable for my powered speakers, I came across Rattlesnake. After filling out their quick questionnaire, my project was in the works. The next day Hank called me; he had a few questions. We were very quickly able to clarify my specifications (as custom as I could have wanted). Within minutes Hank sent me a clear diagram and a quote. Not only was the price very reasonable for a really cool piece of custom gear that was going to make my life easier, he said he could possibly get it shipped that day - and he did! Amazing service and product. The presentation was also great. I felt like I was opening a package of high end boots - hand written thank you note and all. I will be ordering more and telling all of my musician friends about Rattlesnake. Highly recommended.

Thoughts about our Service:

A+

What was purchased:

Custom length PowerCon/XLR combo for powered speakers.

What Shawn B. Said...


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I'm LOVING these cables. This was my first Rattlesnake order & I will not be hesitating to order again. These are by far the best cables I've ever purchased. Their packaging is fun too. I loved the Rattlesnake cinch- bags that they were in,

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent service, Rattlesnake is my new go-to cable resource for sure. Thank you Rattlesnake!!

What was purchased:

My order was for a 15-foot guitar cable with a blue sheath with right angle gold neutrik connectors.
I also ordered a 20-foot speaker cable with a green sheath with right angle neutrik connectors.

What Perry D. Said...


Testimonial:

I recently purchased my first amp head and wasn't aware that the cable needed to connect it to a cabinet needs to be a heavier gauge and unshielded. So, thanks to Hank for letting me know that before I damaged my amp. To be honest, I was just going to go on Amazon and get a 1/4" male to 1/4" male speaker cable but they all looked thin and cheap. So I asked Hank and he told me that you shouldn't use anything less than 14AWG. He makes his speaker cables from 12AWG and as always, they are well made and look great too. I have several of his cables in Snake Weave jackets and they make a huge difference in sound. I was going to use an unused amp's speaker temporarily but I just wanted to pull the plug out and connect it to his speaker cable. I bought a speaker junction box. Yesterday, Sunday, I sold that amp so when my cables and junction box arrived, I tried it on the other amp in my stereo rig. The amp head really knocked my socks off. The cab is in a Tubemeister 36 Combo and the head is a TM Deluxe 40. Not much difference but it does sound incredible. Now I may need Hank to make me a 12AWG for the combo because it sounds amazing. I don't know if I can get a 12AWG through the hole in the amp. The one that comes with the amp is definitely not as heavy or as good as a Rattlesnake. Unfortunately, because I'm getting a seperate cab for the head, I won't be using the junction box but it's good to have if I need it for something else. Everything Hank and Rattlesnake makes is top-notch, durable, looks great, and lasts forever. I won't buy cables or utility boxes from anyone else. Like Tina Turner said, "Simply the best, better than all the rest!" Thanks Hank & Rattlesnake team.

Thoughts about our Service:

These people are unbelievably great. I love the way the products are packed and shipped with a personal thank you on a pad of paper. I don't know why but I really like the cloth pouches the products are packaged in. It just feels so personal and individualized.

What was purchased:

Speaker cables, XLR cables, instrument cables, coiled and standard, a junction box and a TRS splitter.

What John Z. Said...


Testimonial:

Exceptional quality, heavy duty, great looking cables! Best cables I've purchased, ever. If you are in the market for cables that visually standout and are durable, look no further.

Thoughts about our Service:

Rattlesnake cable company's customer service is by far the best I've experienced anywhere. From the moment you purchase an item, you get a timely communications about the purchase with shipping updates. As an unexpected bonus, a video message thanking you for your purchase. Cusomter service was also there to help me with a mistake I made with my order and helped me resolve the issue quickly.

What was purchased:

2x 10' speaker cables and 1x 10' XLR mic cable.

What Michael H. Said...


Testimonial:

Great options with even custom builds and amazing quality control. Quick shipments and they put that extra touch of love in all they do.

Thoughts about our Service:

Quick friendly and caring.

What was purchased:

Guitar Cable
Speaker Cable
Custom cables

What Jeremy H. Said...


Testimonial:

Rattlesnake Cables deliver exactly what serious players expect: reliability, clarity, and build quality that feels engineered rather than assembled. The noise floor is impressively low, the signal stays full and articulate, and the rugged construction inspires confidence on stage and in the studio. Their attention to detailโ€”from the tight weave to the solid connectorsโ€”shows a company that genuinely cares about performance. If you want cables that enhance your rig instead of bottlenecking it, Rattlesnake is the right choice.

Thoughts about our Service:

Service is always wonderful. Customer service and quality products are on the top of the company list.

What was purchased:

Guitar cables
Patch cables
Speaker cables

What Lori M. Said...


Testimonial:

I love my new speaker cables, they are so well made and look awesome and I can hear the difference

Thoughts about our Service:

The attention that was paid to my order was excellent, when there was some concern on the tracking of my package they were right on it up until my cables reached my door. Excellent

What was purchased:

I ordered two ten foot long speaker cables for my studio to run my Marshall heads and cabs
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Michael Webster
Michael Webster
3/25/2024
Great cables and great service
Dave Williams
Dave Williams
3/22/2021
What a great company and product. The Rattlesnake guitar cable is the best cable I have ever used. This thing will outlive me. Love the service and personal touches. Spend the money and get the best. You will not be disappointed!!
Joseph Viglione
Joseph Viglione
5/16/2024
I made my first purchase from Rattlesnake Cables and the experience was outstanding! I wanted to buy some high-quality patch cables for my pedal board. They had what I wanted, shipped the order the same day, and I was very pleased with the quality of the product and the support team. I highly... Read
Michael Webster
Michael Webster
3/25/2024
Great cables and great service
Dave Williams
Dave Williams
3/22/2021
What a great company and product. The Rattlesnake guitar cable is the best cable I have ever used. This thing will outlive me. Love the service and personal touches. Spend the money and get the best. You will not be disappointed!!
Joseph Viglione
Joseph Viglione
5/16/2024
I made my first purchase from Rattlesnake Cables and the experience was outstanding! I wanted to buy some high-quality patch cables for my pedal board. They had what I wanted, shipped the order the same day, and I was very pleased with the quality of the product and the support team. I highly recommend Rattlesnake


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