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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
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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
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.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.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.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.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.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.
Rob M. - Rattlesnake Cable Company make amazing cables! The tone carries through extremely well, they are built very well and they look super cool! There's no way I'm plugging into amps without my Rattlesnake!
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Don A. - Originally ordered a loom and decided to get cables too great products made in USA. Hank sent a personal thank you video and i ordered again before my first order arrived .Rattlesnake Cables you guys Rock.
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Bill B. - What Have I Been Missing? My goodness, Rattlesnake Cables? Bulletproof, well designed and built, much higher quality than I have ever experienced in my 40+ year musical endeavors! I never gave much of a thought to cables, they're just "connections",...
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JS C. - Firstly, I am not being sponsored or paid to endorse this product; it's just a great product and so it's the right thing for me to do. The cable is REALLY well made--solid as a rock. I have no issue making my own Mogami/Neutrik cables; but I live in...
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Gregory S. - Rattlesnake cables are hands down the best cables on the market today! I have been buying cables for over 50 years and I have tried most all of the cables available. Hank and the entire Rattlesnake team are the most knowledgeable people in the cable...
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Aaron H. - The quality of these cables is absolutely unmatched! I no longer feel like I'm just waiting for my cables to fail. These things are made to take the use and abuse of the road and deliver clear, consistent sound. I'm so impressed with every detail of...
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Robert M. - I love these cables. The color of the Green POPS out at you, and the way they are wrapped and put together is truly a quality and workmanship . I recommend these Cables for your Studio as well as Playing live!! And they have a lifetime warranty!
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Eric P. - The quality of Rattlesnake's stuff is unmatched. I gig and abuse one of their guitar cables constantly with TV Generation - and the beer soaked stages and regular thrashing are no match. Super impressed. I also redid my pedal board with their patch...
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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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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!
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.
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!
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9/10/2020
These are Absolutely the BEST cables I’ve ever used - and they look Great!!!
8/11/2022
The best cables, built to last, and many great looks to choose from to match your style.
6/22/2025
Unmatched Quality and Service I can’t say enough good things about Rattlesnake Cables. I had them make a custom loom for my pedalboard to amp setup, and not only is the quality absolutely incredible, but the customer service blew me away. Within moments of placing my order, I got a phone call from... Read
8/11/2022
The best cables, built to last, and many great looks to choose from to match your style.
6/22/2025
Unmatched Quality and Service I can’t say enough good things about Rattlesnake Cables. I had them make a custom loom for my pedalboard to amp setup, and not only is the quality absolutely incredible, but the customer service blew me away. Within moments of placing my order, I got a phone call from Hank. We went over every detail, he sent a diagram for me to approve, and the order was placed the same day. By day two, I already had a shipping notification. I just received the loom today, opened it up — and wow. It’s flawless. Built like a tank, clean design, perfect fit. This is hands down the best experience I’ve ever had ordering a custom product. Hank and the team at Rattlesnake absolutely nailed it. Thank you! Bax Baca
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