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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.

John M. - I bought a standard TRS instrument cable and a XLR cable.. I was pleasantly surprised how well they were constructed and thick. They don't kink and I love the personalized color options. I plan on purchasing more in the future.
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Jeffrey S. - I bought some cables from Rattlesnake and it's the first time in 30+ years of playing that I actually was excited about a cable!! They are extremely high quality, look fantastic and work exactly as they should. Hank and everyone at Rattlesnake...
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Ron S. - Searching replacements recently for a frayed at both ends Fender Tweed Instrument cable; I found high praise for Rattlesnake Cable Company from a poster on thegearpage. They look and feel built to last. Fantastic tone!
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Joe W. - Thank You first of all For great service and helping me buy the amazing cables . i've been buying those cheaper guitar cables from the usual places even amazon last a few gigs and done. Rattlesnake cables are solid piece of art and quality i recently...
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John D. - As a drummer, I've never really put much thought into the cables that I use. I do all of my recording from home, and have an electronics rig that I use for my live shows, but I just lived with cheapo cables that you can purchase online. My guitarist...
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Joseph L. - Fantastic cables. Got a 10' Standard with a red jacket. Beautiful looking cable and feels as bulletproof as a cable could be. Super clear and open sounding. My Strat sounds clear and spanky and it's the perfect cable for a darker rig that could use...
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Richard A. - I ordered a rattlesnake cable, but it didn't come in time for my gig, so I went and bought a cable at a local music store. When I plugged it in, it was messed up and I had to return it. Fortunately, I had some spare cables in my collection, so I was...
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William I. - We spend a lot of money on guitars, pickups, mics, mixers, amps, & speakers - then connect with low-grade cables. A friend gave me a Rattlesnake guitar cable for Christmas. My tube amp tone is now where I want it. The mic cable I ordered has been a...
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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (718 reviews)

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What John M. Said...

Testimonial:

I bought a standard TRS instrument cable and a XLR cable.. I was pleasantly surprised how well they were constructed and thick. They don't kink and I love the personalized color options. I plan on purchasing more in the future.

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent. I love the bags they come in.

What was purchased:

Standard TRS instrument cable and XLR cable

What Jeffrey S. Said...

Testimonial:

I bought some cables from Rattlesnake and it's the first time in 30+ years of playing that I actually was excited about a cable!! They are extremely high quality, look fantastic and work exactly as they should. Hank and everyone at Rattlesnake provided incredible service. They arrived quickly and packaged beautifully with each cable in its own quality bag, and they all come with Velcro wraps as an added bonus. I strongly recommend these to anyone, you'd be hard pressed to find anything better than these!! Thank you Rattlesnake!

Thoughts about our Service:

My customer service experience was top notch. I couldn't ask for anything more!

What was purchased:

3 instrument cables with gold tips, ultra flex patch cables

What Ron S. Said...

Testimonial:

Searching replacements recently for a frayed at both ends Fender Tweed Instrument cable; I found high praise for Rattlesnake Cable Company from a poster on thegearpage. They look and feel built to last. Fantastic tone!

Thoughts about our Service:

Email comms were instantaneous and they shipped posthaste! Who could ask for anything more!

What was purchased:

I subsequently bought a 10 ft and a 6 ft, snake weaves one straight and one angled at the amp.

What Joe W. Said...

Testimonial:

Thank You first of all For great service and helping me buy the amazing cables . i've been buying those cheaper guitar cables from the usual places even amazon last a few gigs and done. Rattlesnake cables are solid piece of art and quality i recently purchased speaker cables and 1 15ft and 25ft cables all mean green i just got them so i will review again on the road test and let you know but for my monster rig i noticed a signal boost from my old cables so im already pleased with the quality . Now i know why we all need great cables thank you Hank and Team Rattlesnake

Thoughts about our Service:

service was great and fast also note i will post more pics but this rig has the speaker cables installed Thank you

What was purchased:

2 3ft speaker cables 1 15ft and 25ft guitar cables and a Rattlesnake T shirt

What John D. Said...

Testimonial:

As a drummer, I've never really put much thought into the cables that I use. I do all of my recording from home, and have an electronics rig that I use for my live shows, but I just lived with cheapo cables that you can purchase online. My guitarist told me to check out Rattlesnake and pick up some cables to upgrade my setup... and I am so happy that I did. These cables are built with love and the quality is absolutely top notch. I am eager to get back on stage and try out my new cables because the setup should be WAY faster now.

Thoughts about our Service:

The customer service was PHENOMENAL. Hank called me directly to discuss the Cable Loom that I ordered to make sure it was exactly what I needed. There are not many companies out there that put this much effort into their service.

What was purchased:

XLR Cables, Patch Cables, Instrument Cables, Custom Cable Loom

What Joseph L. Said...

Testimonial:

Fantastic cables. Got a 10' Standard with a red jacket. Beautiful looking cable and feels as bulletproof as a cable could be. Super clear and open sounding. My Strat sounds clear and spanky and it's the perfect cable for a darker rig that could use some help in the clarity department. I use it with my BOG Fuzz Face which sounds like mud with a coiled cable. Hank's personalized Thank You video was a nice touch!

Thoughts about our Service:

Phenomenal!

What was purchased:

10' Standard Instrument Cable with red jacket.

What Richard A. Said...

Testimonial:

I ordered a rattlesnake cable, but it didn't come in time for my gig, so I went and bought a cable at a local music store. When I plugged it in, it was messed up and I had to return it. Fortunately, I had some spare cables in my collection, so I was able to do the gig with those. When my rattlesnake cable arrived, I was thrilled with the quality and the clarity of the sound. I just realized I had bought a rattlesnake cable several years ago. It is definitely high-quality in. Customer. Service is amazing.

Thoughts about our Service:

Amazing, getting the personal video was icing on the cake!

What was purchased:

15' blue cable

What William I. Said...

Testimonial:

We spend a lot of money on guitars, pickups, mics, mixers, amps, & speakers - then connect with low-grade cables. A friend gave me a Rattlesnake guitar cable for Christmas. My tube amp tone is now where I want it. The mic cable I ordered has been a game changer, especially for my condenser mics. Big bold tone now. They look professional and get lots of compliments at gigs. I will replace every cable with Rattlesnake over this next year!

Thoughts about our Service:

Great advice, fast production and shipping.

What was purchased:

Guitar cables, xlr cables, speaker cables.

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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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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!

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.

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.

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!

Reviews on Google

Aven Sizemore
6/8/2025
Great products with awesome customer service. They make you feel like your talking to the guys at your local music store that knows you by name.

Kevin Hopkins
9/15/2023
First time I’ve tried a premium cable. Much less hum and interference. Great weight, yet still nice and flexible. The day I ordered, I got a personalized “Thank you !” video clip from the owner! A couple hours later, I received confirmation that my cable had shipped! It arrive nicely packaged... Read

Matty Gunn
2/25/2024
Incredible product. Even more incredible customer service. Gonwith Rattlesnake Cables if your a bassist. You can NOT GO WRONG! I picked up then as three months ago with little prior music experience. Have a Squire 60’s Vibe bass and an Orange Crush 50W combo amp. Had cheap Rowland Cables. Switched to Snakehead cables by Rattlesnake and WOW! The clarity is amazing. HUGE upgrade from basic cables. I’m about to order a higher end bass and I can’t wait to to see the interaction between a high end bass, and excellent amp, and a top grade umbilical beast the two! Hank and his company are the best!

Aven Sizemore
6/8/2025
Great products with awesome customer service. They make you feel like your talking to the guys at your local music store that knows you by name.