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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.

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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Trevor S. - I've been on the list for a while and finally pulled the trigger for a new set of instrument cables. I'm an engineer and am skeptical of claims of tone improvement from hardware as simple as a cable, maybe it's there maybe it's not but things did...
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John K. - Cables are an important part of your signal chain. Sure, you could go to some big box store and pay too much for a cable that may or may not last. But when you buy from Hank and the crew, you're getting a bulletproof product that will last forever....
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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (655 reviews)

655 Reviews

...Stellar products and shockingly good customer service. I'll be a regular customer at Rattlesnake cables. ... — Chase M

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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.

What Trevor S. Said...

Testimonial:

I've been on the list for a while and finally pulled the trigger for a new set of instrument cables. I'm an engineer and am skeptical of claims of tone improvement from hardware as simple as a cable, maybe it's there maybe it's not but things did sound sweeter even with 2x20 footers with my board in the middle. Happy to support a cool small business out here in the west!

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent turn around time and the crew at rattlesnake was awesome and very communicative, great website and love the pedal line Friday pics

What was purchased:

2 regular 20' instrument cables and six patch cables

What John K. Said...

Testimonial:

Cables are an important part of your signal chain. Sure, you could go to some big box store and pay too much for a cable that may or may not last. But when you buy from Hank and the crew, you're getting a bulletproof product that will last forever. I'ma fan!

Thoughts about our Service:

Get ready to be informed! You won't have to worry about whether your order was received, or if its in-progress, or when it will be shipped. Hank even sends personalized videos just to say thanks. These have customer service locked down, and they take it seriously.

What was purchased:

I've got really long cables, short ones, and even patch cables for my pedal board. The last time one failed was... never!

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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.

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.

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!

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!

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

Aaron Jennings
8/29/2020
I have been using Rattlesnake cables for every part of my signal chain for over two years. I abuse my cables and have used them for well over 100 shows with no problems. Rugged, Beautiful, and Reliable.

Colton Bentley
6/10/2023
Great product and customer service!

Colton Bentley
6/10/2023
Great product and customer service!

Aaron Tanner
8/15/2023
I've played guitar for over 20 years, and I've never given my cables much thought. However, I recently started seeing ads for Rattlesnake Cable Company, and I like their look and the fact that they are American made, so I decided to give them a shot. And man am I glad I did! First, the shipping was fast, and the packaging was pretty cool as each cable comes in it's own cloth sack. Second, the quality, look, and sturdiness of the cables were were leaps and bounds above what I was use to. Finally, and most importantly, when I A/B-ed them against my normal cables I was blown away by the improved tone. It was like somebody took a blanket off of my amp! I definitely recommend these cables to any guitarist who is serious about quality and tone.

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