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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.

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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Chris W. - Highest quality materials and the snake pattern on the cables looks super sharp. These cables are made to last! Buy from the website and support American-made small companies. Worth every penny!
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Chris S. - I found my first Rattlesnake instrument cable at a small shop in Orange County, Ca while visiting the area. I was impressed with the build quality and look. I opted for the copper weave. When I got home I showed it to another guitar player friend of...
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Matthew M. - I found Rattlesnake through instagram and I'm blown away by the quality of the cables they make. Being in DIY, self-managed music projects my whole life, small businesses resonate with me, which makes me all the more proud to represent the...
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Caleb R. - Excellent service and products. Cords look as good as the quality they are built. You can tell the people at Rattlesnake enjoy and take pride in what they do. That's how I live my life and it's nice to do business with people who do the same.
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Robert L. - This is my third Rattlesnake cable. During my 25+ years playing on church worship teams, I've learned the hard way that cheap gear is just what you get - cheap. A few Sunday's ago I was playing my acoustic 12-string and a cheap Amazon cable I was...
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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (657 reviews)

657 Reviews

...Fantastic quality with awesome customer service. These very high quality cables really make my guitar sing. ... — Alan S

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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

What Chris W. Said...

Testimonial:

Highest quality materials and the snake pattern on the cables looks super sharp. These cables are made to last! Buy from the website and support American-made small companies. Worth every penny!

Thoughts about our Service:

Personalized and top notch.

What was purchased:

Guitar cables mostly. When I get more...this is the place.

What Chris S. Said...

Testimonial:

I found my first Rattlesnake instrument cable at a small shop in Orange County, Ca while visiting the area. I was impressed with the build quality and look. I opted for the copper weave. When I got home I showed it to another guitar player friend of mine and he immediately ordered a couple of his own. After several months of using it, I decided to order an XLR in copper to match. Ordering was easy on the website and I was informed each step with a confirmation, build, and shipping. When it arrived I was surprised to see an instrument cable as well. Then I saw the hand written "Thank you" note also stating that I won the daily giveaway! Amazing! Thank you for these great cables that I know I can rely on again and again!

Thoughts about our Service:

Easy ordering and well informed when it would arrive.

What was purchased:

Copper weave instrument and copper weave XLR. I also won a white weave instrument cable.

What Matthew M. Said...

Testimonial:

I found Rattlesnake through instagram and I'm blown away by the quality of the cables they make. Being in DIY, self-managed music projects my whole life, small businesses resonate with me, which makes me all the more proud to represent the organization as a Rattlesnake artist!

Thoughts about our Service:

Hank is awesome and very helpful throughout the customer service process. Would recommend his company to anyone looking for high quality cable solutions.

What was purchased:

Quarter inch instrument cables, beautifully woven, and a TA4F cable for my line 6 g90 wireless system.

What Caleb R. Said...

Testimonial:

Excellent service and products. Cords look as good as the quality they are built. You can tell the people at Rattlesnake enjoy and take pride in what they do. That's how I live my life and it's nice to do business with people who do the same.

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent exceeded expectations

What was purchased:

Standard 15ft copper cable, Snake head 10ft copper cable, patch cables

What Robert L. Said...

Testimonial:

This is my third Rattlesnake cable. During my 25+ years playing on church worship teams, I've learned the hard way that cheap gear is just what you get - cheap. A few Sunday's ago I was playing my acoustic 12-string and a cheap Amazon cable I was using crapped out, and when I wiggled the cable, huge pops came over the house speakers. I play seated and just need a short cable into my pedalboard. These cables are built like a tank and I know they'll last. Worth every penny!

Thoughts about our Service:

Super fast shipping and beautifully packaged. Class act from start to finish!

What was purchased:

I prefer shorter cords for my needs, so I have two 10' cables and one 6' cable.

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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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Reviews on Google

E Peter Drakoulias
3/19/2021
Made in the USA, strong, solid and beautiful. The main reasons I bought one. Plugging it in and trying it out convinced me there was more there than meets the eye. I never use cheap cables but Rattlesnake Cables sounded better, rounder, fuller sounding, with a rich bass and crystal clear highs. I... Read

Dirk Newton
11/15/2020
My wife gifted me 2 15' snake head straight to right angle in pyrite weave. These are simply the best cables I've ever used. PS.....love the videos and that you are a family owned business.

Clayton Edwards
8/24/2020
I????????Love????????Rattlesnake????????Cables???????? Great cables made by even better people! As a working/touring bassist my cables are put through the ringer & my Rattlesnakes have NEVER let me down!!! They are built like tanks, sound great & last forever. Not only that but their customer service can’t be beat. If you’re in the market for a custom made, top quality cable that won’t let you down for years to come, then hit up Hank at Rattlesnake Cables!

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