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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.

Joseph L. - Fantastic cables. Got a 10' Standard with a red jacket. Beautiful looking cable and feels as bulletproof as a cable could be. Super clear and open sounding. My Strat sounds clear and spanky and it's the perfect cable for a darker rig that could use...
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Richard A. - I ordered a rattlesnake cable, but it didn't come in time for my gig, so I went and bought a cable at a local music store. When I plugged it in, it was messed up and I had to return it. Fortunately, I had some spare cables in my collection, so I was...
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William I. - We spend a lot of money on guitars, pickups, mics, mixers, amps, & speakers - then connect with low-grade cables. A friend gave me a Rattlesnake guitar cable for Christmas. My tube amp tone is now where I want it. The mic cable I ordered has been a...
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Javier O. - Found Rattlesnake through a Google search for Humbuster cables as Fractal doesn't seem to offer shorter than 15ft, and they didn't have in stock at the time. I'm really happy I went with Rattlesnake, Hank and team have been very communicative and...
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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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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (713 reviews)

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...Excellent. Quick response and shipped the next day. ... — Matt L

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What Joseph L. Said...

Testimonial:

Fantastic cables. Got a 10' Standard with a red jacket. Beautiful looking cable and feels as bulletproof as a cable could be. Super clear and open sounding. My Strat sounds clear and spanky and it's the perfect cable for a darker rig that could use some help in the clarity department. I use it with my BOG Fuzz Face which sounds like mud with a coiled cable. Hank's personalized Thank You video was a nice touch!

Thoughts about our Service:

Phenomenal!

What was purchased:

10' Standard Instrument Cable with red jacket.

What Richard A. Said...

Testimonial:

I ordered a rattlesnake cable, but it didn't come in time for my gig, so I went and bought a cable at a local music store. When I plugged it in, it was messed up and I had to return it. Fortunately, I had some spare cables in my collection, so I was able to do the gig with those. When my rattlesnake cable arrived, I was thrilled with the quality and the clarity of the sound. I just realized I had bought a rattlesnake cable several years ago. It is definitely high-quality in. Customer. Service is amazing.

Thoughts about our Service:

Amazing, getting the personal video was icing on the cake!

What was purchased:

15' blue cable

What William I. Said...

Testimonial:

We spend a lot of money on guitars, pickups, mics, mixers, amps, & speakers - then connect with low-grade cables. A friend gave me a Rattlesnake guitar cable for Christmas. My tube amp tone is now where I want it. The mic cable I ordered has been a game changer, especially for my condenser mics. Big bold tone now. They look professional and get lots of compliments at gigs. I will replace every cable with Rattlesnake over this next year!

Thoughts about our Service:

Great advice, fast production and shipping.

What was purchased:

Guitar cables, xlr cables, speaker cables.

What Javier O. Said...

Testimonial:

Found Rattlesnake through a Google search for Humbuster cables as Fractal doesn't seem to offer shorter than 15ft, and they didn't have in stock at the time. I'm really happy I went with Rattlesnake, Hank and team have been very communicative and prompt in getting what I needed to my doorstep in little to bo time. The customization options are a great plus and was the defining factor for me to buy my cables from Rattlesnake. The quality is the best I've experienced, definitely worth their price.

Thoughts about our Service:

I feel like a valued customer, every doubt I had was answered in no time. I will definitely keep on supporting Rattlesnake!

What was purchased:

Humbuster, TRS to low profile XLR, MIDI, TS to TS instrument cables.

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

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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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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!

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.

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Ikkabod Noggin
8/29/2020
I have been using my Rattlers for the better part of 5 years and have not had to replace them! I have 2 20" rattle heads and 2 10" rattle head customs that are my fave. Plus my whole pedal board is wired with their patch cables. These are worth the investment! I was going through 12$ cables monthly!... Read

Jack Thompson
9/11/2024
High quality, bombproof cables and great customer service! Lots of great options, hard to go wrong when buying from these guys.

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