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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
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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.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.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.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.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.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.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.
Billy R. - Rattlesnake makes the best cables I've ever used in a live setting. Crystal clear tone, no coloration, and the cabling rolls and unrolls effortlessly (sound guys will appreciate this - IYKYK). I LOVE THESE CABLES!
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Jeff W. - Recently, I ordered a black retro Coily Cable on a Sunday, and since I live in Missoula, where Rattlesnake Cables are made, I chose local pickup and expected to get in the next day or two.. But no. I got an email telling me my order was ready to pick...
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Brian C. - Love my Rattlesnake cables! What I actually love about them is the build and how they feel - it just so happens they sound amazing! In the process of swapping out all my old cables with Rattlesnakes. Plus - I mean - the warrantee is amazing too. One...
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Tom H. - Just came on board thru the artist endorsee program, and LOVE my new cables. I've been a professional touring musician for 29 years, and Rattlesnake Cables are some of the best I've ever used! Guitar sounds clear, and these cables have proven to be...
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Matthew H. - This is my second cable purchase (I also fashion a sweet super comfy hoodie) and there is no doubt in my mind that these are the game in town. Quality, quality, quality
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Jacob L. - The quality is there from the moment you open the box, and the customer service is every bit as awesome as the cables. Proud to be part of the Rattlesnake family. —Jacob Lystra Bassist – Graveshadow & Emerald Python
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Jay N. - My first order with Rattlesnake included some custom cabling, and Hank made it super easy to get exactly what I needed. Within hours of sending an inquiry, he reached out to connect by phone to make sure he understood my needs. My cables shipped the...
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Roy S. - Got my full set of cables and everything was spot on! Fast turn around and everything was on point. Top quality cables!
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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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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!
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!
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.
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!
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12/28/2021
Excellent customer service! I have never seen anything like the Rattlesnake instrument cable. It's built like a tank, solid construction. No loosening on the ends, the cable will last for decades if not centuries. All my future cables will be Rattlesnake.
12/9/2021
Rattlesnake provides incredible service! Shortly after a recent online purchase, I was surprised to receive a call about an important detail that I had missed. I was further surprised by how quickly my order arrived - in great condition - at my home. The customer service of Rattlesnake is awesome! Read
3/29/2023
I have purchased four cables from Rattlesnake, and all have been solidly built and good looking. I play and record at home for the most part and the cables are nice to work with. I highly recommend them.
12/28/2021
Excellent customer service! I have never seen anything like the Rattlesnake instrument cable. It's built like a tank, solid construction. No loosening on the ends, the cable will last for decades if not centuries. All my future cables will be Rattlesnake.
12/9/2021
Rattlesnake provides incredible service! Shortly after a recent online purchase, I was surprised to receive a call about an important detail that I had missed. I was further surprised by how quickly my order arrived - in great condition - at my home. The customer service of Rattlesnake is awesome!
3/29/2023
I have purchased four cables from Rattlesnake, and all have been solidly built and good looking. I play and record at home for the most part and the cables are nice to work with. I highly recommend them.
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