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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.

John L. - Highest quality cable I've ever owned. Extremely solid and durable for stage. I didn't realize how much sound quality I had been losing through my other cables. Highly recommend for anyone who takes the stage.
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Tom K. - I was looking for a 10ft cable for recording (instead of my 21 ft Monster "bass" cable, and decided to give Rattlesnake a try. These cables are top notch and my Warwick bass sounds every bit as good and noiseless as the supposedly bass oriented...
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Joey G. - These cables are so rad, I just ordered some more! Amazing customer service. Great company.
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Wesley K. - I puchased and have by now used my first Rattlesnake Cable, and I think it's great! My new guitar cable does not kink/tangle up, and it looks and sounds fantastic!
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Murray E. - Rattlesnake cables as a company is one of the easiest to work with and order from. The material and build quality of their products are exceptional. I know most people when hey think about cables think its a means to an end. To make all your gear...
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Grant L. - Fast communication and delivery. Great vibe.
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Liz B. - I can't say enough good things about this company. Used them for years with zero cable issues. I've bought cables as gifts and expect to be using them for life. The most recent purchase was my pedal board upgrade. The quality is outstanding and the...
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Mike G. - Thumbing through the internet and found Rattlesnake cables! It's awesome that the very thing that has been driving me crazy with cables all over has been taken care of by Rattlesnake cables! Everything is now uniform and sounding better than ever!!!
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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (700 reviews)

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What John L. Said...

Testimonial:

Highest quality cable I've ever owned. Extremely solid and durable for stage. I didn't realize how much sound quality I had been losing through my other cables. Highly recommend for anyone who takes the stage.

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent, timely and courteous!

What was purchased:

25' red standard with straight nickel and right angle
25' red retro with straight nickel and 90 right angle

What Tom K. Said...

Testimonial:

I was looking for a 10ft cable for recording (instead of my 21 ft Monster "bass" cable, and decided to give Rattlesnake a try. These cables are top notch and my Warwick bass sounds every bit as good and noiseless as the supposedly bass oriented Monster. The outer wrap is sweet and tangle free and the neutrik ends are solid. Good stuff

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service was world class ! This pre-built cable came with a nice storage bag and bonus note pad and sticker. AND--- a personal video thank you follow-up via email!

What was purchased:

10ft standard snake-weave w straight/right angle connectors.

What Joey G. Said...

Testimonial:

These cables are so rad, I just ordered some more! Amazing customer service. Great company.

Thoughts about our Service:

Exceptional! They let me know when my cables were being made, when they were done, and when they shipped. Also received a video message from Hank saying thank you!

What was purchased:

2 standard weave guitar cables, 1 speaker cable

What Wesley K. Said...

Testimonial:

I puchased and have by now used my first Rattlesnake Cable, and I think it's great! My new guitar cable does not kink/tangle up, and it looks and sounds fantastic!

Thoughts about our Service:

All good, great experience!

What was purchased:

10 foot guitar cable, snakeskin color.

What Murray E. Said...

Testimonial:

Rattlesnake cables as a company is one of the easiest to work with and order from. The material and build quality of their products are exceptional. I know most people when hey think about cables think its a means to an end. To make all your gear connect and talk, but It is more important than you think. Especially instrument cables where they are unbalanced, susceptible to noise and signal loss. Rattlesnake ensures build quality and more effective shielding than your typical low budget music store cable. From he dense outer shell to the industry standard Neutrik gold plated connectors, you a truly hear a difference in the signal. I not only play professionally in Calgary based metal band Prisoner, but I own and operate crooks Hollow Studio out of Calgary as well. I am hyper aware of cabling, myths, conversations and everything in between. I believe Rattlesnake has it right and offers everything under the sun in a. helpful and positive way.

Thoughts about our Service:

The experience was fantastic, easy user friendly website, Hank spoke with me directly over email and was happy to answer any questions. The cables shipped out the following day and came in a high quality custom Rattlesnake bag, with stickers.

What was purchased:

I purchased three instrument cables for Prisoner, and will be purchasing groups of pedal cabling as well.

What Grant L. Said...

Testimonial:

Fast communication and delivery. Great vibe.

Thoughts about our Service:

Friendly and fast

What was purchased:

Guitar cable

What Liz B. Said...

Testimonial:

I can't say enough good things about this company. Used them for years with zero cable issues. I've bought cables as gifts and expect to be using them for life. The most recent purchase was my pedal board upgrade. The quality is outstanding and the options are many!

Thoughts about our Service:

I was once checking out the website one night, considering connector options and colors when the chat blinked open. I usually disregard those and then said, "...Hank? Is that you?" It was! Hank is the head of the company and I was struck that he was personally chatting with customers late at night. He then sends a thank you video with a friendly message. He and Rattlesnake are the best!

What was purchased:

I've purchased guitar cables in various colorways and connector combinations. Most recently I upgraded my pedalboard with fancy new connector cables. They feature solid hardware with a stylish logo that looks great!

What Mike G. Said...

Testimonial:

Thumbing through the internet and found Rattlesnake cables! It's awesome that the very thing that has been driving me crazy with cables all over has been taken care of by Rattlesnake cables! Everything is now uniform and sounding better than ever!!!

Thoughts about our Service:

On a scale from one to ten? Eleven!

What was purchased:

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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Dan
1/23/2024
You will love these cables !!

guitar guy
9/29/2025
Outstanding audio cable company ! Hank set out to be the best and i believe he has succeeded. Look no further for your standard or custom orders. 10 / 10

Marshall Myerson
7/28/2025
Hank Donovan and the team at Rattlesnake make the finest instrument cables available on the market. Period. When you feel good about your equipment, you play better. This equipment makes me feel really, really good, and the difference between Hanks cables and the current industry standard is astounding. These are bespoke, ultra high quality cables. The quality of the products are unmatched, and Hank is such an incredibly nice dude that really cares about his customers. Switch to Rattlesnake and experience the difference for yourself, I promise you will not regret it.

Dan
1/23/2024
You will love these cables !!

guitar guy
9/29/2025
Outstanding audio cable company ! Hank set out to be the best and i believe he has succeeded. Look no further for your standard or custom orders. 10 / 10

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