The Rattlesnake Standard Instrument Cable comes in 10', 15' and 20' lengths. Each cable can have straight, right angle or a mix of Neutrik Nickel plugs (Neutrik Golds are also available). Colors include red, black, sage, dirty tweed, blue, copper and mean green. 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
When people ready 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.
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.
Daniel F. - Just wanted to let you know that the instrument cables I ordered last week arrived and I can't believe the difference in sound quality. I am blown away by the improvement. It's like having a new amplifier and guitar again. I love my new cables so... Read More
Kevin M. - Supreme quality and durability. I noticed a difference in my signal quality right away. Cables matter greatly, something often overlooked by younger players, and Rattlesnake Cables are a sound investment for the working musician. I will remain loyal... Read More
Matthew M. - I've been a bass guitar player for over 30 years and I've worked with a lot of musical equipment companies over the years. Believe me when I say I have gone through my share of cables as well. I've owned cables ranging from "the discount bin" at the... Read More
Johnny A. - Picked up a Leatherette Koozie at the record swap. Awesome koozie! Read More
William R. - Fabulous cables for the price! You really get what to pay for. I love the weaving, different colors,different guitars and amps. Again Hank, keep up the good work and impeccable customer service. Will plan to order again soon. Don't buy any cable, BUY... Read More
Brandon M. - Amazing quality, different and unique compared to other options out there. Will definitely buy again. Amazingly fast shipping and great care for products and packaging! Great US company! Read More
Nicholas M. - I've been eyeing cables from Rattlesnake for a while now. Esp since EGC and Brian from Sumac use them. When one of my trusty Lava cables started getting funky a few weeks ago, i saw it as a sign. I had 2 standard black weave right angle to straight... Read More
Tim D. - As a working musician I keep my instruments and gear organized in "kits". These kits have all the supporting gear for the instrument or instruments I am using in a performance. Dobro, Lap Steel, Pedal Steel all require different pedal boards, stands... Read More
Just wanted to let you know that the instrument cables I ordered last week arrived and I can't believe the difference in sound quality. I am blown away by the improvement. It's like having a new amplifier and guitar again. I love my new cables so much, I just ordered your patch cables to upgrade my pedal board. An amazing product. Thanks for making it in America.
Thoughts about our Service:
Kept me informed throughout the purchase process via email. Awesome product.
What was purchased:
15 foot standard instrument cable (rattlesnake)
What Kevin M. Said...
Testimonial:
Supreme quality and durability. I noticed a difference in my signal quality right away. Cables matter greatly, something often overlooked by younger players, and Rattlesnake Cables are a sound investment for the working musician. I will remain loyal to this brand.
Thoughts about our Service:
I emailed the company with a question and dealt with Hank personally. He was very helpful, prompt and polite. Shipping was remarkably fast from Montana to northeast Ohio and I received exactly what I ordered.
What was purchased:
Two 15-foot standard cables with gold Neutrik (straight and angled plugs) in hot pink weave.
What Matthew M. Said...
Testimonial:
I've been a bass guitar player for over 30 years and I've worked with a lot of musical equipment companies over the years. Believe me when I say I have gone through my share of cables as well. I've owned cables ranging from "the discount bin" at the local Mom and Pop music store up to seriously high dollar "boutique" cable companies. No cable I've played in 30+ years has had the build quality, fit and finish of my Rattlesnake cables. I am an admitted "high fidelity tone snob"as well and the clarity and quality of tone from these cables is better than ones I've paid four times the price for. I just wish I had found Rattlesnake sooner!
Thoughts about our Service:
From the first time I reached out to Rattlesnake about some product questions, Hank was responsive, professional, and very sincere in his efforts to make sure I was a satisfied customer. Even though I was a new customer and just some "average Joe", Hank treated me like a rock star, touring professional with a million dollar endorsement deal! I could not have asked for a better purchasing experience or for better products. I won't be using anything other than Rattlesnake Cable products from now on.
What was purchased:
I'm using Rattlesnake Snakehead, Standard and Speaker cables.
What Johnny A. Said...
Testimonial:
Picked up a Leatherette Koozie at the record swap. Awesome koozie!
Thoughts about our Service:
Great!
What was purchased:
Koozie
What William R. Said...
Testimonial:
Fabulous cables for the price! You really get what to pay for. I love the weaving, different colors,different guitars and amps. Again Hank, keep up the good work and impeccable customer service. Will plan to order again soon. Don't buy any cable, BUY RATTLESNAKE CABLES!????
Thoughts about our Service:
100% fast ,efficient and on point. Hank always answers chat and email. I feel I almost know him, someday I plan too!
What was purchased:
1 SNAKEHEAD IN CURRY, STANDARD IN BLUE, MEAN green and curry , planning possie white and or gray
What Brandon M. Said...
Testimonial:
Amazing quality, different and unique compared to other options out there. Will definitely buy again. Amazingly fast shipping and great care for products and packaging! Great US company!
Thoughts about our Service:
Amazing
What was purchased:
10' cable with Neutrik ends
What Nicholas M. Said...
Testimonial:
I've been eyeing cables from Rattlesnake for a while now. Esp since EGC and Brian from Sumac use them. When one of my trusty Lava cables started getting funky a few weeks ago, i saw it as a sign. I had 2 standard black weave right angle to straight end and holy sh*t! I should've switched over years ago! Sturdy and great sounding! I couldn't be more happy! Will be ordering more cables from Hank. Ps. No one talks about the extra care with packaging but i'll say this, order some cables from them and see. It's a pleasant surprise!
Thoughts about our Service:
A+. Couldn't be happier!
What was purchased:
2 15' black weave standards, both right angle to straight.
What Tim D. Said...
Testimonial:
As a working musician I keep my instruments and gear organized in "kits". These kits have all the supporting gear for the instrument or instruments I am using in a performance.
Dobro, Lap Steel, Pedal Steel all require different pedal boards, stands and sound reinforcement equipment.
My cables were an odd assortment of cables that I had acquired over the years.
The criteria for cable replacement was "when it failed during a show" it was replaced. This lead to some disastrous cable failures at really bad times.
I knew I had to get my cables in order. So I did the research to find the Best Quality Cables, backed by the best company.
My conclusion was Rattlesnake Cable Company. Handmade cables made in the Western USA.
Now every instrument kit has Rattlesnake Cables.
Here is a pro tip: Color code your cables!
Got a red guitar , get red cables. To the pedal board and to the amp.
Most of the time there is a lot of confusion clearing a stage. People are in a hurry.
This is where you loose cables! Black cables get rolled up and carried away accidentally.
Get odd matching colors for a particular instrument.
Thoughts about our Service:
The Rattlesnake customer service is outstanding.
I asked a simple question via an online order and received an phone call to clarify my question an hour later.
Thats real "Western Service"!
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