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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.
Philip C. - These cables are beautiful and really stand out. They are well made, heavy gauge, and very flexible
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Doug R. - I ordered 2 custom-length instrument cables for my home practice rig. These cables are the BOMB! They're a beautiful green color, they were made exactly like I asked, and they sound great!
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Edgar C. - Customer service was absolutely phenomenal! While the craftsmanship of their products is outstanding, what truly sets Rattlesnake apart is their exceptional customer service. The entire team is always friendly, responsive, and incredibly helpful....
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Dan M. - Simply the best cords I've ever used. After struggling with my tone every Sunday for years and blaming the sound guys, I've zero'd in on the cord or cordless as the root of the problem. After originally ending up with a found Mogami cord, I've now...
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Dylan T. - 24 years on the fretboard and 19 years of battle-worn history on my flipped Strat means I don't tolerate weak links in my gear. The craftsmanship on this Rattlesnake cable is pure elite standard. Heavy-duty shielding, bulletproof jack joints, and...
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Wes P. - My first Rattlesnake encounter was borrowing a friend's gear for a last minute gig. Of course I primarily fell in love with the way they looked but as I started looking into the company more, I discovered a handful of other reasons that love them....
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Hunter K. - I've been playing for around 25 years and these have been the best cables I've used. The quality is next level and feels incredibly sturdy.
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Joel C. - Right when I opened that rattlesnake sack I could already tell that the quality of the cable was better than the rest. I have 7 cables and this was the only one with the protectors on it and the others are very popular brands. The way the snake weave...
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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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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!
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!
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.
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.
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12/16/2025
It's great how Rattlesnake makes such great premium cables assembled here in the USA. Love their stuff!
9/1/2025
Hank and the rattlesnake team sent an awesome box of goodies over to me, covering pretty much everything I need for my live show! I love the quality of the cables, especially these TA4F wireless cables, usually known to be flimsy and unable to withstand the rigors of the road, the rattlesnake... Read
9/17/2020
I purchased a Blue Bass cable with a right angle from Rattlesnake Cable Company a few years ago. Very well made product and was delivered in a cloth bag with stickers. High Quality instrument cable! Two thumbs up!! I will definitely buy from them again :)
12/16/2025
It's great how Rattlesnake makes such great premium cables assembled here in the USA. Love their stuff!
9/1/2025
Hank and the rattlesnake team sent an awesome box of goodies over to me, covering pretty much everything I need for my live show! I love the quality of the cables, especially these TA4F wireless cables, usually known to be flimsy and unable to withstand the rigors of the road, the rattlesnake neutrik/TA4F could probably survive a bomb blast! Very happy customer, even happier endorsed artist now.
9/17/2020
I purchased a Blue Bass cable with a right angle from Rattlesnake Cable Company a few years ago. Very well made product and was delivered in a cloth bag with stickers. High Quality instrument cable! Two thumbs up!! I will definitely buy from them again :)
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