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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.

Doug J. - I bought my first Rattlesnake bass guitar line about five years ago and loved it so much. I had to buy another one! I've toured with it, I've giggled with it, I've rehearsed with it, and I practiced with it, and it still looks like it's right out of...
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David W. - These cables are absolutely second to none. I've had 3 Rattlesnake cables for over 10 years and they are still working perfectly. I just picked up the pedal steel guitar and needed some for it , so I placed an order and in two days they were sitting...
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Kevin C. - I have been a musician since I was ten years old and have dealt with many companies in the industry over the last 50 years but I have never been treated as good as I have by Hank at Rattlesnake Cable Company. I have never had a problem with any...
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Mike G. - Outstanding customer service!!! Cable is very durable and great looking, so far so good!!!
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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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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (666 reviews)

666 Reviews

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What Doug J. Said...

Testimonial:

I bought my first Rattlesnake bass guitar line about five years ago and loved it so much. I had to buy another one! I've toured with it, I've giggled with it, I've rehearsed with it, and I practiced with it, and it still looks like it's right out of the box. No wonder I wanted another one in the original rattlesnake pattern! People always ask me what line I'm using and I'm always proud to say it's a Montana-made Rattlesnake.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service experience is absolutely the best! With all the nice little extras that were added, I felt like a very valued customer. These people know exactly how to do it right!

What was purchased:

A 15' and a 20' guitar cord.

What David W. Said...

Testimonial:

These cables are absolutely second to none. I've had 3 Rattlesnake cables for over 10 years and they are still working perfectly. I just picked up the pedal steel guitar and needed some for it , so I placed an order and in two days they were sitting in Alabama. Great products great service, what more could you ask for?

Thoughts about our Service:

Amazing very easy to work with.

What was purchased:

Instrument cables 3' and a 10'.

What Kevin C. Said...

Testimonial:

I have been a musician since I was ten years old and have dealt with many companies in the industry over the last 50 years but I have never been treated as good as I have by Hank at Rattlesnake Cable Company. I have never had a problem with any product I have purchased and the quality in my opinion is unmatched. I recently requested a custom cable and Hank called me within minutes of ordering on a Sunday morning to confirm the details. That ladies and gentlemen is what you call "customer service"

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent

What was purchased:

Rickenbacker bass stereo splitter for Rick-O-Sound, wireless cable for a Shure wireless system, custom length cable.

What Mike G. Said...

Testimonial:

Outstanding customer service!!! Cable is very durable and great looking, so far so good!!!

Thoughts about our Service:

Outstanding

What was purchased:

Just this one cable, at this point

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

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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.

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.

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!

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!

Reviews on Google

Aven Sizemore
6/8/2025
Great products with awesome customer service. They make you feel like your talking to the guys at your local music store that knows you by name.

J. Hampton
10/28/2021
A great Company and excellent product. Instrument cables are often overlooked, until one goes bad at a gig. Rattlesnake cables are made right here in the USA by a family owned business, made with careful attention to detail and VERY durable. The icing on the cake is the great customer service, which... Read

Aven Sizemore
6/8/2025
Great products with awesome customer service. They make you feel like your talking to the guys at your local music store that knows you by name.

Jeff Engelbert
2/5/2021
I've been a professional musician since the age of 19 (66 now). I've used every cable you can name. Mogami, D'Addario, Asterope, Armour Gold, ProCo, George L's, Lava and probably some I forgot. Ironically after seeing and hearing a great deal of buzz about Rattlesnake Cables I was in a music store in Boise, Idaho about 2 years ago and on a rack were some Rattlesnake Cables. I thought what the heck I would give it a try. When I got home I compared it to my Armour Gold, D'Addario American Stage and my Lava cable. No contest. The Rattlesnake cable was more balanced and had better cleaner more articulate mids, highs, and low frequency than all of the cables I was using. I also like the fact that the outside material is durable but not stiff. I now have at least 6 guitar cables in a variety of colors (I dig the Black Widow and Purple the most) and probably 18 patch cables of different lengths. The patch cables are now on my full size pedalboard, my alternate pedalboard, and my acoustic pedalboard. I'm done chasing the best sound for my guitar rigs I know I found it. THOUGHTS ABOUT THE SERVICE FROM Rattlesnake Cables: Hank and his team are terrific. They know it's a competitive world out there and there are so many choices in purchasing guitar cables and patch cables. Their Customer Service is 2nd to none. Always on time and most of the time exceed my expectations. I'm waiting for a curly cable throwback to the 60's, those were some of the first cables I ever used as a kid.

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