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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.

Matt T. - I recently purchased a 10' blue standard instrument cable for a friend who did some work on my motorcycle. This was my first Rattlesnake purchase and I gave it away! What was I thinking? Anyway, I wanted to hand the cable to him just before our...
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Robert E. - Rattlesnake Cables reign supreme. Rock solid, gorgeous and fantastic sound quality! Do yourself a favor and join the Rattlesnake family.
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Alvaro A. - Rattlesnake cables exceeded my expectation in every aspect. Order was shipped so fast, I received a personalized video from Hank, package was amazing. They take care of every aspect of the product, quality, customer satisfaction, packaging. You...
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Jonny B. - The customer service is second to none. Shipping was super fast and the product is of the highest quality. One of the best built and sounding cable I have ever owned.
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Stephen B. - I am very impressed with the solid construction and value for money. Boutique cables don't need to cost an arm and a leg. The ordering was quick and easy, and I would enthusiastically recommend this company. I have owned several cables over the...
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Stephen T. - I had an outstanding experience with Rattlesnake Cables. They went above and beyond by making me a custom cable—at a better price than a longer "standard" option from the big manufacturers. The quality is absolutely top-notch, and you can tell they...
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Terry L. - Really like the look and feel of these cables! Everyone wants to see the copperhead weave I got. They sound great and handmade tough as nails right here in the good old USA! PS I hot a second longer cable!
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Kelly W. - Hank and the Rattlesnake crew are quick, responsive, efficient, and make quality cables for reasonable prices. I ordered 3 speaker cables, and 3 instrument cables. I was notified right away that my order was being processed, cables made, and shipped...
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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (662 reviews)

662 Reviews

...Rattlesnake Cables sets the highest standard! Highly recommended.... — Jun N

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What Matt T. Said...

Testimonial:

I recently purchased a 10' blue standard instrument cable for a friend who did some work on my motorcycle. This was my first Rattlesnake purchase and I gave it away! What was I thinking? Anyway, I wanted to hand the cable to him just before our worship set as a surprise, so I unboxed it. I was extremely impressed with the packaging job. Everything was neat and tidy, the cable came in its own bag, there was a sticker, and a hand-written note on top of an entire Rattlesnake note pad. A few days later I got a video thank-you from Hank himself. What a terrific experience. You can bet I'll be picking up a cable or two for my own gear asap. I just need to pick the color!

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service was absolutely top-notch. I give Rattlesnake Cable Company my full endorsement!

What was purchased:

10' Standard Instrument Cable (in blue)

What Robert E. Said...

Testimonial:

Rattlesnake Cables reign supreme. Rock solid, gorgeous and fantastic sound quality! Do yourself a favor and join the Rattlesnake family.

Thoughts about our Service:

One of, if not the best customer service experiences ever! A personal video thank you, wow!! Super fast shipping also!

What was purchased:

6' and 10' Standard cables and pro flex patch cables. All in gorgeous "copper" and gold plugs!

What Alvaro A. Said...

Testimonial:

Rattlesnake cables exceeded my expectation in every aspect. Order was shipped so fast, I received a personalized video from Hank, package was amazing. They take care of every aspect of the product, quality, customer satisfaction, packaging. You really feel you are receiving a quality product and also you feel like you are welcome to become a family member of this amazing company.

Thoughts about our Service:

Top and solid! Communication, attention to details and shipment was above expectations.

What was purchased:

One 10 ft standard straight- angled nickel instrument cable and one 15 ft snake head straight- angled nickel instrument cable (Bundle)

What Jonny B. Said...

Testimonial:

The customer service is second to none. Shipping was super fast and the product is of the highest quality. One of the best built and sounding cable I have ever owned.

Thoughts about our Service:

The best

What was purchased:

Standard cable

What Stephen B. Said...

Testimonial:

I am very impressed with the solid construction and value for money. Boutique cables don't need to cost an arm and a leg. The ordering was quick and easy, and I would enthusiastically recommend this company. I have owned several cables over the years, but the combination of quality, value and customer service makes this cable at the top of my list.

Thoughts about our Service:

The customer service was second to none. Very personable and helpful.

What was purchased:

10' snake weave nickel cable for my bass guitar.

What Stephen T. Said...

Testimonial:

I had an outstanding experience with Rattlesnake Cables. They went above and beyond by making me a custom cable—at a better price than a longer "standard" option from the big manufacturers. The quality is absolutely top-notch, and you can tell they really care about their work. What impressed me even more was the personal touch—they actually sent me a custom video thank-you message. That kind of genuine customer care is rare these days and shows how much pride they take in their products and their relationships with musicians. If you need cables that are built to last and backed by fantastic service, I can't recommend Rattlesnake Cables enough.

Thoughts about our Service:

Outstanding. Very personal. I feel like I've got a resource now for all my cable needs

What was purchased:

Custom speaker cable

What Terry L. Said...

Testimonial:

Really like the look and feel of these cables! Everyone wants to see the copperhead weave I got. They sound great and handmade tough as nails right here in the good old USA! PS I hot a second longer cable!

Thoughts about our Service:

Great communication and quick shipping!

What was purchased:

10' and 15' snake weave guitar cable.

What Kelly W. Said...

Testimonial:

Hank and the Rattlesnake crew are quick, responsive, efficient, and make quality cables for reasonable prices. I ordered 3 speaker cables, and 3 instrument cables. I was notified right away that my order was being processed, cables made, and shipped the next day. They arrived quickly, super safely packed with their own cable bags. They work great. I highly recommend.

Thoughts about our Service:

Great customer support. I was notified right away that the order was being processed, cables made, and when they shipped. Hank even sent me a personalized video.

What was purchased:

3 speaker cables
3 instrument 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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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.

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!

Reviews on Google

joe kruger
2/8/2024
All I can begin with is WOW! Great product with meticulous construction and sound quality. Added to that was one of the best customer service experiences ever. Communication, timeliness, packaging, follow up, and care were from a different planet. I tried one cable to dip my toe in the water and... Read

Zack M
8/11/2021
Well, let me tell you.... I messaged Hank at Rattle Snake Cables after finding their product on a Sunday night around 9PM in California, totally did not expect a reply. Hank was there and answered all my questions, I was interested in some cables that had previously been offered in special color weave options. Turns out Hank had some more of each of the materials I was looking for and made me up a custom URL to the shopping cart to make it happen. Not only that but he offered me the special pricing that they had offered when they previously ran those colors. The next morning I received a personalized video message from hank telling me that my cables were on the work bench and were the first project for the day. 2 and a half days later the box arrived at my door. WOW the fit and finish of the packing before I even got the cables out of their bags. Unreal, next level and whatever else you want to call it. And then I got the cables out of the bags, the build quality is second to none, I was extremely impressed and right away went to tell a few other guitar playing friends about them and my experience. Not only do they look better than any of my cables, I am pretty sure they sound better, and if not they make me feel better hahaha so that alone is worth it. Now that I have found these cables, I know exactly who I am going to use when I finally figure out my pedal board and am ready for patch cables. I couldn’t recommend hank and the team at Rattle Snake Cables more and have told all my friends near and far that play about them.

Jason Sunderland
12/4/2021
I have made multiple purchases with Hank at rattlesnake cables, I have bought several guitar cables, I bought pedal board patch cables, I bought test boxes and every one of them was absolutely perfect. I've even bought stuff from companies that Hank has recommended. In the process I've referred several friends who have also purchased. Let me start by saying his customer service is stellar you won't find anything better in the industry...PERIOD!! I have had not one failure or problem with anything that I've purchased. Getting back to the one thing that separates him from everybody else in the industry is his customer service. Not only does he keep you informed all the way through the process, not only does he personalize your purchase, he puts exceptional quality effort and Care into everything that is coming out of his shop. I can say nothing but good things about rattlesnake cables and I highly recommend that anyone who is even considering a purchase, pull the trigger!!!

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