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Our TRS Cable is a dual conductor cable with the same outside diameter as our standard instrument cable. Our custom, US milled TRS cables use Neutrik Gold TRS plugs. If you're looking for the best TRS cable for your instrument or studio needs, look no further.

If you're wanting a custom TRS cable (length, plug configuration, etc) or TRS patch cables - they are available, but you will need to submit a custom request

What does TRS stand for?

TRS is an acronym that stands for Tip, Ring, and Sleeve - which reference the conductors of the plug. With each TRS cable, a 20AWG conductor would be connecting to the tip contact of the plug, a conductor on the ring contact of the plug, and the internal braided copper shield is bound to the plug's shield.

What is a TRS Cable?

A TRS instrument cable is a simple cable containing two internal conductors and a shield. Standard instrument cables use a single conductor and shield. The purpose of this type of cable is to pass a pair of signals instead of a single signal.

For example a TRS cable could be used as a stereo cable passing left and right signals in a single cable – like an auxiliary cable or headphone extension cable. A TRS cable for guitar could be used to pass multiple pickup sources (piezo and magnetic pickup) down a single cable. A TRS audio cable could also be used as an XLR or balanced cable used in many recording interfaces.

If you’re in need of different plug configurations like a TRS to XLR cable, view our page on balanced monitor cables.

Conductor/Shield 99.95% BC
Braided copper shield (95% coverage)
Pair of 20AWG stranded conductors
Cable milled in the United States
Hand-assembled in Missoula, Montana
SKU: SKU-BA5FC24A

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: Is a TRS a balanced cable?

Answer

It depends on the signal being passed down the TRS. A balanced signal is a pair of the exact same signal but with one signal inverted (180 degrees out of phase) relative to the other. Where a stereo signal is not equal - one represents the right side of the stereo field, and the other line is the left.

Q: Is a TRS a stereo cable?

Answer

It depends on the signal being passed down the TRS. If it's a stereo signal (left and right like in headphones), then it's basically an unbalanced stereo going down the wires. It would not be a balanced cable in this case but a stereo cable.

Q: Should I use a TRS or Standard Instrument cable?

Answer

Typically, for an instrument cable, you should be using a mono / unbalanced instrument cable, but some instruments have additional lines for different pickups where both pickups are separated but going down a single cable. Some Rickenbacker instruments, acoustic guitars, etc, use this - and in that case, you should use a TRS cable. 99% of the time, you should be using a Standard Instrument cable unless otherwise noted.

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.

Michael L. - First time ordering….great cable! High quality and promptly shipping!!
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Glynn P. - Hank is a great communicator, lots of personal touch during the purchase process. Super fast shipping, lots of workhorse products that cannot be found anywhere else, and fantastic quality.
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Brady H. - I purchased a red rattlesnake cable and a TRS Duel Mono Splitter for a Rickenbacker 4003. This is the best and easiest method for using the Rick-o-sound feature. If you have a Rickenbacker this is a must have. Also, compared to prices I've seen at...
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Bert H. - Searching for quality TRS cables and patch cables for both my Son and me, I stumbled upon Rattlesnake Cable Company (RCC). After reaching out to Hank, he went above and beyond to make sure I had the correct setup for my Rickenbacker 77'...
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Anthony M. - by far the best customer service possible. placed 2 separate orders, both orders were built and shipped same day and showed up on my door step across the country in 2 days.
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Jessie R. - I've ordered numerous cables over the years from Hank and crew at Rattlesnake and I'm never disappointed. Instrument cables of various lengths, trs cables, xlr cables, you name it. I keep coming back for all of my needs because the cables are world...
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Jeff K. - Ric-co-sound cable and splitter were perfect. So well made a bought a regular cable too.
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Matthew J. - Rattle Snake Cable Company is the only place I will go to for all of my audio cabling needs from now on. They produce high quality equipment that looks and feels great. You really can hear the difference on stage and in the studio. Not only do I feel...
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TRS Rattlesnake Cable.

Name: TRS Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-BA5FC24A
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (107 reviews)

107 Reviews

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How Do We Ship?

All cables and other products will be safely packaged in a sturdy cardboard box. Single shirts are mailed in polymailers. We take pride in our quick shipping and quality packing!
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I am purchasing cables both for on stage and my little basement studio. Many of the cables I have now are old and inexpensive, and not always the right one for the application (i.e. an instrument cable where I should have a TRS). I have purchased snakehead instrument cables (the midnight purple looks great), balanced monitor cables, TRS cables, an ABY box (I've had two fail in the last few years), and a couple of pick tins...

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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.

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!

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!

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

Glen Logan
8/25/2023
I'm a returning customer for a couple reasons. First of all, the quality of the product is exceptional in all aspects; great sounding, durable and reliable. Also, and of great importance to me, is the stellar customer service. The customer service offered by Rattlesnake is second to none. Next time... Read

Sam Doyon
11/5/2024
There’s a reason there’s 500+ reviews and they have a perfect 5 stars. I can’t say enough nice things about this company and their cables/accessories. I’m a big proponent of “you get what you pay for” and these deliver just that and then some. Never any buzz or signal loss, they look fantastic, they feel fantastic. They’re not cheap, and I’m not rich, so the fact that my studio and gig bag is filled with their cables is testament to why I keep coming back a couple cables at a time. It’s flat out worth it. I’ve gotten quite a few unprompted compliments from fellow musicians who I’ve gigged with, and a few from old men who just recognize a well built cable when they’re out to dinner listening to a cover band. Every order has always came lightning fast, with a thank you written on a pad, packed with care. I recently had USPS miss-deliver (and lose) a package, and Amy was on it to get me a replacement as soon as it was apparent it was lost.

John Naas
2/19/2022
I recently purchased 2x 20' guitar cables in snake weave and 1 speaker cable in snake weave, and I believe these are the best cables I have used, and that's 30+ years of gigs and using a ton of cables from different manufacturers. That speaks volumes in my opinion, but also all their cables are made to order in Montana, fast shipping, outstanding packaging, and fantastic customer service. I used my new Rattlesnake cables last night for a gig at a local club, they did the job and are an impressive sight as well. I don't have to worry about these cables.