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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.

Brian M. - I have purchased 2 speaker cables in the last. Let me tell there is a night and day difference when you are not hear any type of static or interference. These cables are game changers. I could not be happier with the difference I heard immediately....
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Blake H. - First time customer and I have to say the cables from Rattlesnake are the finest made cables I've ever used...This is what true craftsmanship looks like. When they arrived, each cable was in it's own Rattlesnake bag, great presentation!! This is a...
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Mike H. - I travel a lot and all my gear gets a lot of wear and tear, but especially my cables. The amount of times they get plugged/unplugged in a week going from show to show and back home? Tons. Rattlesnake Cables are tough, durable, and insanely high...
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Roger W. - High quality cable.
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Scot D. - My entire experience ordering a Rattlesnake cable from Hank and his team has been amazing. Superfast shipping, over the top communication, exquisite packaging and presentation beyond expectation. Plus the product is top rate, well made and a work of...
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Brian M. - The first cable I bought from you was in April of 2016. That one still looks and works perfectly. This new guitar cable in midnight purple is the coolest looking best sounding cable I now own. Well, tied for best sounding with my Gray one but the...
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David D. - Wow, I really like these cables. I purchased speaker and instrument cables to replace my existing Mogami cables, 7 total. I needed longer cables and wanted to give Rattlesnake a try. Glad I did, these cables really changed my tone in a Fantastic way....
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Reuben S. - I've gone through a TON of cables in my twenty plus of playing guitar. I had "favorite" cables just because I got attached to them (I know, I'm weird) BUT those cables inevitably wore out and let me down. These cables are tough. If you've handled...
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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (678 reviews)

678 Reviews

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What Brian M. Said...

Testimonial:

I have purchased 2 speaker cables in the last. Let me tell there is a night and day difference when you are not hear any type of static or interference. These cables are game changers. I could not be happier with the difference I heard immediately. Kudos to Rattlesnake cables!

Thoughts about our Service:

None. Order was placed and it arrived quickly through USPS.

What was purchased:

Speaker cables, and instrument cables

What Blake H. Said...

Testimonial:

First time customer and I have to say the cables from Rattlesnake are the finest made cables I've ever used...This is what true craftsmanship looks like. When they arrived, each cable was in it's own Rattlesnake bag, great presentation!! This is a company that truly takes pride in what they produce and sale...Thanks for a great product!!

Thoughts about our Service:

Great customer service

What was purchased:

Instrument cables

What Mike H. Said...

Testimonial:

I travel a lot and all my gear gets a lot of wear and tear, but especially my cables. The amount of times they get plugged/unplugged in a week going from show to show and back home? Tons. Rattlesnake Cables are tough, durable, and insanely high quality. Plus I'm a sucker for good packaging. When they arrived (quickly I might add), the presentation and unboxing experience were superb. Hank and his team have been so helpful and accommodating. They're quick to respond and just generally good people!

Thoughts about our Service:

Hank and the team have been incredibly helpful, accommodating, and prompt every step of the way! Great people here.

What was purchased:

1 x 10' standard cable, no weave, 1 Neutrik straight nickel + 1 neutrik right angle nickel plug
1 x 20' standard cable, no weave, 1 Neutrik straight nickel + 1 neutrik right angle nickel plug
1 x 30" wireless transmitter cable, no weave, TA4F mini XLR (Shure) plug + Neutrik right angle nickel

What Roger W. Said...

Testimonial:

High quality cable.

Thoughts about our Service:

Communications from Rattlesnake was excellent each step of the way. Packaging was surprisingly good. You won't be disappointed.

What was purchased:

I purchased a small run of cable for my tuner and to check out the quality of Rattlesnake products and do business with an American company. The cable has a very tough outer coating while still retaining its flexibility. The connectors are rock solid. This cable should last someone a lifetime.

What Scot D. Said...

Testimonial:

My entire experience ordering a Rattlesnake cable from Hank and his team has been amazing. Superfast shipping, over the top communication, exquisite packaging and presentation beyond expectation. Plus the product is top rate, well made and a work of art all at the same time! Hank, thank you for the cool video, personally thanking me for the order and letting me know that it was on the way. Honestly, I didn't know companies like this still existed.

Thoughts about our Service:

Fabulous, beyond compare!

What was purchased:

Standard Oxblood cable

What Brian M. Said...

Testimonial:

The first cable I bought from you was in April of 2016. That one still looks and works perfectly. This new guitar cable in midnight purple is the coolest looking best sounding cable I now own. Well, tied for best sounding with my Gray one but the purple is so killer looking! My only regret is not buying more because I don't see the purple ones on the site anymore.

Thoughts about our Service:

Your customer service is and has always been top notch. This time I received a personalized video thanking me for my purchase. The shipping was fast, the cable was packed well and looks & sounds amazing.

What was purchased:

Guitar cables

What David D. Said...

Testimonial:

Wow, I really like these cables. I purchased speaker and instrument cables to replace my existing Mogami cables, 7 total. I needed longer cables and wanted to give Rattlesnake a try. Glad I did, these cables really changed my tone in a Fantastic way. My other cables being a higher capacitance led to a darker tone. The Rattlesnake cables being lower capacitance brought out a brighter more articulate tone with more nuanced sonic architecture I haven't picked up before. I play a Les Paul through a Mesa JP2C split with a Marshall Silver Jubilee and (2) 2X12 rectifier cabs with V30's. After a little tweaking I couldn't be happier with how everything is sounding. The tone is exactly where I wanted to be but didn't expect to find just changing cables. Rattlesnake really lets the guitar come through unfiltered allowing me to shape my tone at the amp. That stuff we read about cables making a difference is Very true. Build is excellent and the outer jacket colors look and feel fantastic. Highly recommended!

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent

What was purchased:

Speaker cables. Snake head cable, cables from pedalboard to FX loop and pedalboard to amp

What Reuben S. Said...

Testimonial:

I've gone through a TON of cables in my twenty plus of playing guitar. I had "favorite" cables just because I got attached to them (I know, I'm weird) BUT those cables inevitably wore out and let me down. These cables are tough. If you've handled gear for awhile you can tell whether something is durable or not by holding it. These cables feel tough, look tough, and are tough. Obviously, they sound great too! Once you get ahold of some rattlesnakes, you'll want to purge all other cables from your rig!

Thoughts about our Service:

Beyond the best!

What was purchased:

Standard cable, 10' and 15'.

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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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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.

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!

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.

Reviews on Google

Jason de Bretteville
11/4/2020
Great cables, great service. Really love the snake head feature on the instrument cable!

charles richardson
1/16/2025
I've been playing music professionally for over 30 years and Rattlesnake cables are by far the best quality and best sounding cables I've ever used. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!!

Michael Rocchio
11/23/2023
I don't recall how I happened upon Rattlesnake Cable Company, or how they happened upon me, but I'm glad we connected in either case. I've purchased a 20' TRS Snake Head in Black Widow, a 10' TRS Snake Head in Copper cables for my Rickenbacker 4003, two 10" standard TS's (Mean Green/Red) for Send/Receive on my amp, an 8", 12", and a bundle of 6" Flex Patch cables for my board, and a pick tin...so far. I've been playing since 1965. Over the years I've probably bought enough gear to fill a shipping container, including some incredibly expensive cables. My experience is that Rattlesnake cables are far superior to any I've ever owned. They're ruggedly and expertly built using the highest quality components, tough as nails, sonically superior to any cable I've owned, and they look great! The colors also make it easy to know what's going, or coming from where. Buy 'em! The customer service provided by Hank & company is over-the-top outstanding!

Jason de Bretteville
11/4/2020
Great cables, great service. Really love the snake head feature on the instrument cable!

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