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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
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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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.
James S. - Road worthy cables! I cannot tell you how many garbage Amazon cables I ve gone through. Finally a cable that is made for the everyday musician.
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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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Chin M. - My rig has Rattlesnake cables end to end and it sounds amazing, clear and dead quiet. Outstanding audio quality.
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The Twangtown P. - "We just outfitted two brand new pedal boards with Rattlesnake patch cables and instrument cables. These cables look great and sound great. And communication with customer service has been top-notch. We love finding companies who put the kind of care...
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Simon L. - I purchase tow 10 ' cables for my pedal board. Arrive and packaged in perfect condition.
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Steve B. - As a musician…a drummer of over 45 years just getting back into playing guitar after 15 years… I've never invested in high quality cables. Until now. The crew at Rattlesnake Cable Company have definitely raised the bar here with the quality...
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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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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.
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!
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!
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.
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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8/25/2022
I ordered two custom Pro Flex Patch cables from Rattlesnake Cable Company, for my wireless transmitters. Hank from Rattlesnake was very prompt with answering my questions etc.. by email. The customer service and overall product from Rattlesnake is top notch, and I can say, I will go to them for all... Read
7/4/2024
I really appreciate that the gear I’ve ordered from Rattlesnake Cable Company was exactly what I received! It completely exceeded my expectations! The customer support and communication was top notch! Receiving emails from Hank to ensure when my order shipped, was arriving and always a thankful... Read
11/16/2025
I can’t say enough good things about these cables. They look awesome. They sound awesome. Most importantly is the customer service. In a world that hides behind the Internet they’re very personable. Answer your questions on time and are not afraid to speak to you on the phone. We are customers... Read
8/25/2022
I ordered two custom Pro Flex Patch cables from Rattlesnake Cable Company, for my wireless transmitters. Hank from Rattlesnake was very prompt with answering my questions etc.. by email. The customer service and overall product from Rattlesnake is top notch, and I can say, I will go to them for all my Cable needs.
7/4/2024
I really appreciate that the gear I’ve ordered from Rattlesnake Cable Company was exactly what I received! It completely exceeded my expectations! The customer support and communication was top notch! Receiving emails from Hank to ensure when my order shipped, was arriving and always a thankful email afterwards. Back to the product the rattlesnake cables I ordered were great! I’m sure they will be around for a long time! I no longer use any other products when it comes to cab! Thank you Hank and all at rattlesnake Cable Company for making a great product! Johnny Frederick
11/16/2025
I can’t say enough good things about these cables. They look awesome. They sound awesome. Most importantly is the customer service. In a world that hides behind the Internet they’re very personable. Answer your questions on time and are not afraid to speak to you on the phone. We are customers for life.
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