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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.Answer
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 manufacturer’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 product’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.Answer
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.Answer
The nature of how signal is transported in a speaker cable is different than instrument cables. Cable capacitance is not an issue.Answer
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.
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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Tyler K. - I purchased a Evidence audio instrument cable years ago and it did the job, customer service was not really anything special in fact I didnt really have any communication with the company after I spent over $100 for a instrument cable, I didn't like...
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Darren L. - Purchased 3 speak-on speaker cables for my first purchase to try their product that a friend had recommended to me. Great customer service all the way through the process. Timely shipping, within 24hrs it was shipped and arrived quickly. The product...
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Sean A. - I replaced all of my cables with Rattlesnake cables. They seem like they'll last forever (and I hope they do). It's nice to come across something well made like this. I'm very happy with what I've ordered and will continue to use these if I need...
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John T. - These cables are KILLER!!!! I love these cables, I have guitar cables and speaker cables and all I can say is they are F'n AWESOME!!!!
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Looking for a custom cable build?
Are you looking for something custom? A set of specific-length patch cables? Or a longer or shorter instrument cable? Maybe you're looking for a limited weave we offered in the past but is no longer available. Shoot us a Custom Build Request, and we'll see what we can do to help!
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Family-Owned Business
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.
Quick Shipping
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!
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!
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!
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.
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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1/25/2021
love rattlesnake cables. we bought several and couldn't be happier, i purchased a guitar cable and it's durable, and i don't feel like it's going to lose signal on me. their trs splitter box is great, far better thank getting a 1/4" Y cable (i've had a couple break on me). I'd highly recommend a... Read
3/19/2021
Made in the USA, strong, solid and beautiful. The main reasons I bought one. Plugging it in and trying it out convinced me there was more there than meets the eye. I never use cheap cables but Rattlesnake Cables sounded better, rounder, fuller sounding, with a rich bass and crystal clear highs. I... Read
9/26/2022
The customer service that Hank and his team provides is unparalleled, and the quality of Rattlesnake cables is noticeably top-tier. I also have noticed a better, more full tone than the cables that I had been previously using. I cannot recommend Hank and Rattlesnake highly enough. Thank you Hank;... Read
1/25/2021
love rattlesnake cables. we bought several and couldn't be happier, i purchased a guitar cable and it's durable, and i don't feel like it's going to lose signal on me. their trs splitter box is great, far better thank getting a 1/4" Y cable (i've had a couple break on me). I'd highly recommend a Rattlesnake Cable!
3/19/2021
Made in the USA, strong, solid and beautiful. The main reasons I bought one. Plugging it in and trying it out convinced me there was more there than meets the eye. I never use cheap cables but Rattlesnake Cables sounded better, rounder, fuller sounding, with a rich bass and crystal clear highs. I couldn't believe I was hearing a difference, but it was there, and indisputable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
9/26/2022
The customer service that Hank and his team provides is unparalleled, and the quality of Rattlesnake cables is noticeably top-tier. I also have noticed a better, more full tone than the cables that I had been previously using. I cannot recommend Hank and Rattlesnake highly enough. Thank you Hank; you've got a customer for life in me!
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