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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.
Mark K. - Very Impressed!! My cable arrived ahead of schedule in a cool bag. Great quality! I took it to an Open Mic I run and got to share it with 10 other players. Everyone was impressed with the cool "snakeskin" look and the quality. Rattlesnake is my...
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Paul W. - Highest quality cable! I didn't think a cable would impact my sound, but what an improvement. My guitar sounded fuller, even richer.
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Zach L. - These cables are solid workhorses. I've gone through cables over the years that last a year. But when I bought my first cable from rattlesnake it felt like it was gonna last forever. Been using the same cable for 3 years now
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Rob M. - Rattlesnake Cable Company make amazing cables! The tone carries through extremely well, they are built very well and they look super cool! There's no way I'm plugging into amps without my Rattlesnake!
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Don A. - Originally ordered a loom and decided to get cables too great products made in USA. Hank sent a personal thank you video and i ordered again before my first order arrived .Rattlesnake Cables you guys Rock.
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Bill B. - What Have I Been Missing? My goodness, Rattlesnake Cables? Bulletproof, well designed and built, much higher quality than I have ever experienced in my 40+ year musical endeavors! I never gave much of a thought to cables, they're just "connections",...
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JS C. - Firstly, I am not being sponsored or paid to endorse this product; it's just a great product and so it's the right thing for me to do. The cable is REALLY well made--solid as a rock. I have no issue making my own Mogami/Neutrik cables; but I live in...
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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.
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!
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.
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2/9/2025
The cables are fantastic - great quality build, great sound. I placed an order in the early morning hours, and soon got a note that they were starting to build them - and they even shipped out the same day. Next day, Hank sent a video message just to say Thanks for the order. Who does that? Love it,... Read
4/21/2021
A fellow musician on my church worship team has several Rattlesnake cables and referred me to check out the website. I had admired the uniqueness and quality of his cables so I took a look and was very impressed. Not long afterward, I ordered the Snakehead 10 ft. cable in blue which is a stunning... Read
9/14/2024
Hank and the team do an amazing job for their product. They go above and beyond for customer service. I haven’t felt this support in a long time. They will check on you and see if you need anything else. When you receive your product it’s an entire presentation. Goodies and extra treats. I stand... Read
2/9/2025
The cables are fantastic - great quality build, great sound. I placed an order in the early morning hours, and soon got a note that they were starting to build them - and they even shipped out the same day. Next day, Hank sent a video message just to say Thanks for the order. Who does that? Love it, man. Customer service was awesome. Everything - from the first communication, to the cool packaging. All above and beyond. Really well done and very much appreciated. Thanks!
4/21/2021
A fellow musician on my church worship team has several Rattlesnake cables and referred me to check out the website. I had admired the uniqueness and quality of his cables so I took a look and was very impressed. Not long afterward, I ordered the Snakehead 10 ft. cable in blue which is a stunning color. Hank sent me emails thanking me for my order, giving me an update on the status and made a personalized YouTube video as well. I thought that was a very cool, personal touch for customers. You will immediately appreciate the beauty and quality of these cables from the cable skin to the plug wrappings. I like the black on mine because I tend to loop the cable around my strap without worrying about the cable rubbing against my bass guitar's finish. I have recommended the Rattlesnake company to my fellow musicians and will definitely order more cables from Hank in the near future.
9/14/2024
Hank and the team do an amazing job for their product. They go above and beyond for customer service. I haven’t felt this support in a long time. They will check on you and see if you need anything else. When you receive your product it’s an entire presentation. Goodies and extra treats. I stand by this product. Texas Approved!
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