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The Rattlesnake Standard Instrument Cable comes in 3', 6', 10', 15', and 20' lengths. Each cable can have a straight, right angle or a mix of Neutrik Nickel guitar cable plugs (Neutrik Golds are also available). Colors include red, black, sage, dirty tweed, blue, copper, mean green, and snake weave. Each cable is fully wrapped in heat and abrasion-resistant outer sleeving from plug end to plug end.

Our Standard Instrument Cable is a great cable to run between your pedalboard and amp or between your guitar/bass and pedalboard or amp. If you're concerned about the finish of your instrument, take a look at our Snake Head Instrument cable!

If you want a particular length not available in the dropdown or a specific custom cable, just send us a custom build request!

Please review the Specs tab for detailed specifications, including wire gauge and cable capacitance. Our Standard Instrument cables are milled to custom specs here in the United States.

Conductor/Shield 99.95% OFBC
Capacitance at 20-25pF/ft @ 15'
Braided OFBC copper shield (95% coverage)
20AWG stranded OFBC conductor
1/4" Neutrik NP2X Plugs
Cable milled in the United States
Cable hand-assembled in Missoula, Montana
SKU: SKU-7608C08C

Q: Are your cables directional?

Answer

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.

Q: Should I purchase a snake head or a standard?

Answer

The Snake Head is only needed if you're concerned about finish wear if you have vintage or sensitive finishes like thin nitro, etc. If you don't care (or even want the wear) a Standard is great for the primary instrument cable. If this cable is going from pedalboard to amp, then it should be a Standard to ensure maximum protection of the cable.

Q: Should I purchase a silent plug?

Answer

A silent plug is not necessarily an "upgrade". Typically, a silent plug is for acoustic players who do not have the ability to mute their signal and would unplug their instrument. If you're an electric player with a Tuner or Volume pedal, then you don't really need a silent plug. Silent plugs are great, but they do provide another potential point of failure - so I always recommend, if you don't need the feature, purchase a standard plug.

Q: Should I purchase gold or nickel plugs?

Answer

Some of our customers swear by gold contacts. Some of our customers can't hear a difference. Gold does provide a better contact surface, but the signal improvement may be hard to notice. Some of our customers (including myself) just like the cosmetic look of the black shells with gold contacts. If you're in a humid climate and deal with corrosion, gold might be better for you as well.

Q: What does oxygen free bare copper (OFBC) mean?

Answer

When people read that, the first assumption is that the copper is somehow 'air tight'. Nope. OFBC is part of the smelting process where the oxygen molecules are smelted out or removed to a point where it's below .001%. This makes a very pure copper allowing for great conductivity.

Q: Where is your cable manufactured?

Answer

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.

Q: What is the weaving made of?

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.

Roger W. - High quality cable.
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Scot D. - My entire experience ordering a Rattlesnake cable from Hank and his team has been amazing. Superfast shipping, over the top communication, exquisite packaging and presentation beyond expectation. Plus the product is top rate, well made and a work of...
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Brian M. - The first cable I bought from you was in April of 2016. That one still looks and works perfectly. This new guitar cable in midnight purple is the coolest looking best sounding cable I now own. Well, tied for best sounding with my Gray one but the...
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David D. - Wow, I really like these cables. I purchased speaker and instrument cables to replace my existing Mogami cables, 7 total. I needed longer cables and wanted to give Rattlesnake a try. Glad I did, these cables really changed my tone in a Fantastic way....
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Reuben S. - I've gone through a TON of cables in my twenty plus of playing guitar. I had "favorite" cables just because I got attached to them (I know, I'm weird) BUT those cables inevitably wore out and let me down. These cables are tough. If you've handled...
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Trevor M. - Got my first Rattlesnake cable last week and was shocked at how it improved my tone and clarity. I use pretty decent cables already, but the differnce was noticable immediatlely, beyond my expectations.
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Larry L. - Great products from a great company with great service. Ordering was easy and received my cable very quickly. Thanks and keep up the great work!
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Alexander B. - Rattlesnake makes the best cables I've tried - they look cool, sound great, and they are indestructible. Seriously, you can run over these things with a tank and they'd still work. Plus, they have absolutely stellar customer service! Absolutely...
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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (675 reviews)

675 Reviews

...I liked the first cable and buying experience so much, I ordered a second cable right after I received the first one. Order one and find out. You won't regret it.... — Justin H

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What Roger W. Said...

Testimonial:

High quality cable.

Thoughts about our Service:

Communications from Rattlesnake was excellent each step of the way. Packaging was surprisingly good. You won't be disappointed.

What was purchased:

I purchased a small run of cable for my tuner and to check out the quality of Rattlesnake products and do business with an American company. The cable has a very tough outer coating while still retaining its flexibility. The connectors are rock solid. This cable should last someone a lifetime.

What Scot D. Said...

Testimonial:

My entire experience ordering a Rattlesnake cable from Hank and his team has been amazing. Superfast shipping, over the top communication, exquisite packaging and presentation beyond expectation. Plus the product is top rate, well made and a work of art all at the same time! Hank, thank you for the cool video, personally thanking me for the order and letting me know that it was on the way. Honestly, I didn't know companies like this still existed.

Thoughts about our Service:

Fabulous, beyond compare!

What was purchased:

Standard Oxblood cable

What Brian M. Said...

Testimonial:

The first cable I bought from you was in April of 2016. That one still looks and works perfectly. This new guitar cable in midnight purple is the coolest looking best sounding cable I now own. Well, tied for best sounding with my Gray one but the purple is so killer looking! My only regret is not buying more because I don't see the purple ones on the site anymore.

Thoughts about our Service:

Your customer service is and has always been top notch. This time I received a personalized video thanking me for my purchase. The shipping was fast, the cable was packed well and looks & sounds amazing.

What was purchased:

Guitar cables

What David D. Said...

Testimonial:

Wow, I really like these cables. I purchased speaker and instrument cables to replace my existing Mogami cables, 7 total. I needed longer cables and wanted to give Rattlesnake a try. Glad I did, these cables really changed my tone in a Fantastic way. My other cables being a higher capacitance led to a darker tone. The Rattlesnake cables being lower capacitance brought out a brighter more articulate tone with more nuanced sonic architecture I haven't picked up before. I play a Les Paul through a Mesa JP2C split with a Marshall Silver Jubilee and (2) 2X12 rectifier cabs with V30's. After a little tweaking I couldn't be happier with how everything is sounding. The tone is exactly where I wanted to be but didn't expect to find just changing cables. Rattlesnake really lets the guitar come through unfiltered allowing me to shape my tone at the amp. That stuff we read about cables making a difference is Very true. Build is excellent and the outer jacket colors look and feel fantastic. Highly recommended!

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent

What was purchased:

Speaker cables. Snake head cable, cables from pedalboard to FX loop and pedalboard to amp

What Reuben S. Said...

Testimonial:

I've gone through a TON of cables in my twenty plus of playing guitar. I had "favorite" cables just because I got attached to them (I know, I'm weird) BUT those cables inevitably wore out and let me down. These cables are tough. If you've handled gear for awhile you can tell whether something is durable or not by holding it. These cables feel tough, look tough, and are tough. Obviously, they sound great too! Once you get ahold of some rattlesnakes, you'll want to purge all other cables from your rig!

Thoughts about our Service:

Beyond the best!

What was purchased:

Standard cable, 10' and 15'.

What Trevor M. Said...

Testimonial:

Got my first Rattlesnake cable last week and was shocked at how it improved my tone and clarity. I use pretty decent cables already, but the differnce was noticable immediatlely, beyond my expectations.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer Service was excellent and I recieved shipping notification within an hour of placing the order.

What was purchased:

20' Standard instrument cable with one right angle end and one straight.

What Larry L. Said...

Testimonial:

Great products from a great company with great service. Ordering was easy and received my cable very quickly. Thanks and keep up the great work!

Thoughts about our Service:

Outstanding!

What was purchased:

Rattlesnake electric guitar cable.

What Alexander B. Said...

Testimonial:

Rattlesnake makes the best cables I've tried - they look cool, sound great, and they are indestructible. Seriously, you can run over these things with a tank and they'd still work. Plus, they have absolutely stellar customer service! Absolutely thrilled with these cables!

Thoughts about our Service:

Incredible! Love the personalized touch and hands-on service.

What was purchased:

10' Snake Head in Snake Weave with Neutrik Right Angle Gold to Neutrik Straight Gold, 6' Standard in Snake Weave with Neutrik Straight Gold to Neutrik Straight Gold

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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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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Barry D FindingBalanceClinic
1/13/2024
Awesome cables, highest quality! Only surpassed by the great customer service. I highly recommend and will continue to buy their products for any of my cable needs.

Matt W
9/1/2020
Best cables hands down. Hank had always gotten right back to me with any questions answered, besides his stock he has also made me what I want . One time in a pinch he rushed me what I needed. All this and the guy doesn’t know me from Adam but treats you as his best friend. Sorry you... Read

Mark Murtha
9/27/2023
If you want high-quality American made cables and accessories, this is the place to go. Amazing customer service, and the fastest turnaround of any equipment vendor I have ever worked with.

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