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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.

Leonard O. - im a part time musician playin keys an guitar a little lap steel ext hank and the team are the real deal I bought 1 20 foot 2 15 foot an some patch chords from the time I made the purchase they were in touch with me.it arrived rather quickly an it...
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Adam D. - These cables are more solid that Bruce Lee's fist and the clarity that comes off these spools of copper jewels give David Attenborough a run for his money. I'm not worried about rocking as hard as I like anymore, knowing that my tone will always hit...
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Nol T. - I've used cables from the industry standard manufacturer for years. Over time those cables would get noisy, they would break down, or there would be quality control issues. I would have to replace these cables constantly. The last thing that any...
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Nathan C. - Great cables! Very well built, great tone and look awesome!
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Gabe W. - I am notorious for destroying gear. Not on purpose, just that I'm hard on equipment. Most cables don't make it 6 months with me and I'm off to the big box store to buy another. I've had the same Rattlesnake cable for 5 years and it has never let me...
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Jeremy G. - These cables are thick and premium feeling. Love how Rattlesnake builds them in the USA. Excited to have these last a long time.
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Nate F. - Truly the BEST cable ever created.Mind blown at the sturdiness ,the low noise floor,the attention to detail and most importantly the delivery of quality sound with the cable!As a proud endorser I have nothing but great things to say! Five stars all...
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Randy B. - These cables are great! I often play (guitar and dobro) with an orchestra and need high-quality, low-noise cables. Not only are the cables great, but the customer service is personal. It seems that Hank and Amy have fostered a community-oriented...
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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (686 reviews)

686 Reviews

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What Leonard O. Said...

Testimonial:

im a part time musician playin keys an guitar a little lap steel ext hank and the team are the real deal I bought 1 20 foot 2 15 foot an some patch chords from the time I made the purchase they were in touch with me.it arrived rather quickly an it feels good I can tell just holding the cords I like this stuff.i plugged my tele in through some pedals to my 5 watt valve train amp an it sounded great.i will buy some more for sure nice jobs guys

Thoughts about our Service:

fantastic

What was purchased:

15 foot an 20 foot rattlesnakes

What Adam D. Said...

Testimonial:

These cables are more solid that Bruce Lee's fist and the clarity that comes off these spools of copper jewels give David Attenborough a run for his money. I'm not worried about rocking as hard as I like anymore, knowing that my tone will always hit the zone. Plus, if anyone tries to mess with me I can use these cables for self defense. They're as tuff as a rattler, baby!

Thoughts about our Service:

Y'all are damn fast and Hank has passion, and I like that!

What was purchased:

40 feet of Snow White cable

What Nol T. Said...

Testimonial:

I've used cables from the industry standard manufacturer for years. Over time those cables would get noisy, they would break down, or there would be quality control issues. I would have to replace these cables constantly. The last thing that any musician needs is to replace cables or have cables fail during a show or in the middle of a session. Rattlesnake cables are tough! The build quality is second to none. The connections are rock solid, the materials are high quality, and they sound good. A cable can be an often overlooked component to your sound, and Rattlesnake Cables make me sound good. High quality, hand-built, aesthetically pleasing cables; what more could you ask for? Rattlesnake Cables are the only way to go.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service has been great. Lots of communication and fast shipping. It doesn't get any better than that.

What was purchased:

10ft Snake Head cable with snakeskin weave. Neutrik right angle to instrument and Neutrik straight to pedalboard.
U-Config Flex Patch cable.

What Nathan C. Said...

Testimonial:

Great cables! Very well built, great tone and look awesome!

Thoughts about our Service:

Great website, fast build and shipping of my order. Cables come well packaged in a nice bag

What was purchased:

Retro coily cable for my electric, snake head for my acoustic rig and a standard cable to connect my pedal board

What Gabe W. Said...

Testimonial:

I am notorious for destroying gear. Not on purpose, just that I'm hard on equipment. Most cables don't make it 6 months with me and I'm off to the big box store to buy another. I've had the same Rattlesnake cable for 5 years and it has never let me down. Never had to tighten a plug collar, never had to jiggle it to make it work. Just plug and play. Night after night. Month after month. Year after year. I'll never buy any other cable; it's just not worth it. Plus, they look rad.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service above and beyond. Excellent, and then some.

What was purchased:

6' guitar cables

What Jeremy G. Said...

Testimonial:

These cables are thick and premium feeling. Love how Rattlesnake builds them in the USA. Excited to have these last a long time.

Thoughts about our Service:

Great customer experience. I love the packaging and the thank you video from Rattlesnake.

What was purchased:

Standard 15' cables in blue and green, a 3' cable for my pedalboard, and a patch cable

What Nate F. Said...

Testimonial:

Truly the BEST cable ever created.Mind blown at the sturdiness ,the low noise floor,the attention to detail and most importantly the delivery of quality sound with the cable!As a proud endorser I have nothing but great things to say! Five stars all around!

Thoughts about our Service:

Truly the BEST cable ever created. Mind blown at the sturdiness ,the low noise floor,the attention to detail and most importantly the delivery of quality sound with the cable!As a proud endorser I have nothing but great things to say! Five stars all around!

What was purchased:

6 foot standard blue cable

What Randy B. Said...

Testimonial:

These cables are great! I often play (guitar and dobro) with an orchestra and need high-quality, low-noise cables. Not only are the cables great, but the customer service is personal. It seems that Hank and Amy have fostered a community-oriented business that I, for one, will be coming back to.

Thoughts about our Service:

I appreciate the personal touch of hearing from Hank. All the usuals, checkout, shipping, and tracking were smooth and timely. It seems that Hank and Amy have fostered a community-oriented business that I, for one, will be coming back to.

What was purchased:

6' Standard No Weave (Bare) with Neutrik Right Angle Nickel to Neutrik Straight Nickel x 2

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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.

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!

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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Samuel Bailey
3/6/2025
Excellent product with excellent customer service. The build quality of items purchased exceeds industry standards at this price point. Would not hesitate to do business with them again.

mark Kuns
2/26/2022
Great quality cable and customer service. Literally got a video email saying my cable was complete and ready to ship on Sunday, hours after I placed the order!

Arich Whitlock
2/4/2024
I have nothing but great things to say about Rattlesnake Cable Company! Customer services is outstanding and the quality of their product is awesome! I will be a life long customer and will be switching out all of my cables!

mark Kuns
2/26/2022
Great quality cable and customer service. Literally got a video email saying my cable was complete and ready to ship on Sunday, hours after I placed the order!

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