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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.

Ian F. - Great cable. Packaged well. Excellent service. Speedy shipping.
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Scotty F. - Thought I knew what good cables were until the rattlesnakes showed up! Amazing quality products hand made in the United States by an outstanding team! Thanks Hank!!
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Perry D. - Rattlesnake coils. How could you go wrong? I have always loved vintage coiled cables. Unfortunately, they are not made very well for the most part. The Rattlesnake coils are unbelievable. I can't believe how much they weigh. And you can tell the wire...
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Jaime B. - Picked up my first Rattlesnake cable and loved it. Solid construction, clear tones. A really well made product!
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J. D. - The guitar instrument cable sounds great compared to some other cables. Rattle Snake cables make a very high quality product! It's great to support a business that care about their customers and their products.
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Christian D. - Excellent build quality and top notch customer service! I've already used the cables on multiple sessions and they sound great. Highly recommend.
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Julie M. - We love these cables, we're on our second order. They're sturdy, well-made, and feel built to last through all the road wear and constant plugging in and out of our rig and instruments. Highly recommend!
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Austin G. - I play an average of 3 shows/week and I'm very hard on gear. Rattlesnake Cables are definitely a cut above, a "different breed" if you will. They've stood up to my abuse and still look and sound amazing. THESE ARE GAME CHANGERS! Hank and his family...
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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (708 reviews)

708 Reviews

...These are, by far, the best cables I've ever owned. I wouldn't buy any other brand. ... — Allen S

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What Ian F. Said...

Testimonial:

Great cable. Packaged well. Excellent service. Speedy shipping.

Thoughts about our Service:

Exceptional

What was purchased:

25' cable

What Scotty F. Said...

Testimonial:

Thought I knew what good cables were until the rattlesnakes showed up! Amazing quality products hand made in the United States by an outstanding team! Thanks Hank!!

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service was top notch! Hank and the rattlesnake team are amazing! I have not came across another company that really puts their customers first! Hank sent me a welcome video and thanking me for my purchase. The special touches your company does make you stand out in the crowd!! Amazing all around!!

What was purchased:

2x 10ft standard cables, multiple patch cables, and a line buffer!

What Perry D. Said...

Testimonial:

Rattlesnake coils. How could you go wrong? I have always loved vintage coiled cables. Unfortunately, they are not made very well for the most part. The Rattlesnake coils are unbelievable. I can't believe how much they weigh. And you can tell the wire is great quality and will last a really long time. I play mostly at home and while moving around to program tones and presets in my pedalboard, regular cables always seem to get in the way. They get caught on things and get tangled. These coils are strong and bounce back from 10' or more nicely. I got one in green and one in red. The connectors are solid and strong too. The quality of the sound from my guitar is exponentially better than just about all my other cables and I have at least one that cost more than these. They are obviously the same quality as my other 2 Rattlesnake cables but they put all the others to shame.

Thoughts about our Service:

These days, presentation is everything because quality is usually lacking drastically. But this company takes it's work seriously and makes sure you not only make a purchase that you will enjoy and use, but have an experience when you open the box. You can tell the care that goes into ever order. Your items are neatly packed in burlap pouches and meticulously arranged and presented so that when you open it, you feel like you just bought a new sports car or something. The personalized thank you note is a classy move and lets you know you're not just a number. And most of all, the product is great and comparably priced to other inferior cables. Whenever I need new cables, I visit rattlesnakecables.com because I know I am getting the best bang for my buck and Hank loves what he does. All the best, Hank,

What was purchased:

I have purchased 2 standard cables, one in snakeskin and one in sage. Both are so well-made and strong. The sound clarity is amazing. I just purchased 2 coiled cables and a pick tin with my initials on it.

What Jaime B. Said...

Testimonial:

Picked up my first Rattlesnake cable and loved it. Solid construction, clear tones. A really well made product!

Thoughts about our Service:

Everyone was super easy to work with and communicative.

What was purchased:

Guitar Cable

What J. D. Said...

Testimonial:

The guitar instrument cable sounds great compared to some other cables. Rattle Snake cables make a very high quality product! It's great to support a business that care about their customers and their products.

Thoughts about our Service:

Very good customer service.

What was purchased:

Guitar instrument cables and patch cables.

What Christian D. Said...

Testimonial:

Excellent build quality and top notch customer service! I've already used the cables on multiple sessions and they sound great. Highly recommend.

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent. Thanks for the great work!

What was purchased:

Guitar cables, patch cables

What Julie M. Said...

Testimonial:

We love these cables, we're on our second order. They're sturdy, well-made, and feel built to last through all the road wear and constant plugging in and out of our rig and instruments. Highly recommend!

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent! Quick shipping and communication.

What was purchased:

Snakehead instrument cable, speaker cables and the standard instrument cable.

What Austin G. Said...

Testimonial:

I play an average of 3 shows/week and I'm very hard on gear. Rattlesnake Cables are definitely a cut above, a "different breed" if you will. They've stood up to my abuse and still look and sound amazing. THESE ARE GAME CHANGERS! Hank and his family and everyone at Rattlesnake make sure that the product they send out is just as quality as any product they would use themselves and it shows.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service is responsive in a timely manner and you almost feel like you're having a better day since you talked with them

What was purchased:

10' XLR Neutrik Nickel Shells - Copper Weave
10' Snake head Inst Cable Straight - 90° Neutrik Nickel connectors, Snakehead on guitar end - Copper Weave
20' Snakehead Inst Cable Straight - 90° Neutrik Nickel connectors, Snakehead on guitar end - Copper Weave
25' Standard Inst Cable Straight - 90° Neutrik Nickel connectors - Copper 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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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.

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!

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!

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chromag R
3/16/2021
Wanted to say that the cables I purchased from Rattlesnake, are the best cables I own. High quality materials and construction. The customer service is one of the best companies I have had the pleasure in dealing with. Thanks Rattlesnake. Richard

James Troska
10/22/2021
I tried Rattlesnake Instrument Cables after losing my favorite cable from another premium manufacturer. The Rattlesnakes are now my new favorite cable. I would certainly order from them again for future cable needs. The weave is perfect. Braided cables can be hit or miss for me. Some of them bunch up in weird ways and won’t lay flat. But the Rattlesnakes lay flat, coil easily, and resist tangling while being flexible enough for instrument use. The ends are reinforced with sturdy rubber. And the outer jackets won’t inadvertently spin open as they do on some other cables. Sonically, the cables are on the transparent end of the spectrum. Some cables use a higher capacitance for some high frequency roll off and a resonant peak at an assumed sweet spot. But the Rattlesnakes use a lower capacitance for a neutral, clear sound. I appreciate that Rattlesnake lists their capacitance and shielding specs instead of printing meaningless marketing catch phrases on fancy packaging. Capacitance, shielding, and build quality are the only things that matter on cables. Rattlesnake checks on all three. Everything else is B.S.

Guitar Guy
11/23/2025
I am up to 4 Rattlesnake standard guitar cables, I absolutely love these things. The first one I bought was in 2016 and it is still going strong. The company builds high quality, great sounding, long lasting cables. I highly recommend them. The shipping is fast and they stand by all their products. On one of the orders I placed, I even got a video message thanking me for my order. These guys rock and I love giving my business to small companies like this. Thank you Rattlesnake for being so awesome!

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