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We've had many requests for this darker purple weave. This is very dark, black at first glance, and with great purple highlights as you look again.
"Snake Head" as we like to call them is a cable with the weaving stopping short on the instrument side of the cable. This leaves a portion of raw cable touching your finish. Perfect when running a cable between the strap and instrument body.
We will be offering this for a limited time or until we run out of weave.
Additionally, you can purchase this cable with White or Black tubes. They come standard with Black tubes.
Conductor/Shield 99.95% OFBC. Capacitance at 20-25pF/ft. Braided copper shield (95% coverage). 20AWG conductor. Cable milled in the United States.
What about warranty? - Lifetime warranty baby!
- 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-DDDCA2B5
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A Snake Head is a cable that has the outer weaving stop short on the instrument side of the cable. This is a cosmetic feature, especially nice if you have vintage or sensitive finishes and you're concerned about the weaving causing wear on the instrument if you run the cable between the strap and instrument body.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.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
Our primary instrument, speaker, XLR, TRS, and Flex patch cables are built using Rattlesnake-brand bulk cable that is custom manufactured for us in the United States. We developed the specifications for each cable based on the flexibility, durability, handling, and electrical performance we wanted. It is not off-the-shelf Belden, Mogami, Canare, or another manufacturer’s finished cable covered with an outer weave.After the bulk cable is manufactured to our specifications, every finished cable is cut, sleeved, soldered, tested, and packaged by our team in Missoula, Montana.
Some specialized products use third-party bulk cable when it is the best fit for that application. When they do, we identify the cable manufacturer and model in the product’s Specifications tab.
Complete construction and electrical details, including conductor material, wire gauge, capacitance, shielding, and cable diameter, are provided in the Specifications section of each applicable product page.
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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.
Sean P. - Easily the coolest cable company in the market, very friendly and easy to work with!
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Greg M. - The cables are fantastic. When i placed the order for my lume cables, Hank actually called me to work out any questions prior to fabrication. I've never experienced customer service like that from the owner.
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Wade S. - Solid cables! Wasn't expecting what i received. Feels high quality and sturdy as can be
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Jared L. - I haven't bought new instrument cables in years. A few of mine have worn out recently and so it was time to replace them. I wanted some quality cables that would last, so I ordered a short 6' instrument cable from Rattlesnake to test out the quality...
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Nobuyuki T. - I've been really impressed with Rattlesnake Cable. The sound is clear and well balanced, with very low noise and a fast response that works perfectly for my modern metal style and aggressive, high-speed slap playing. I especially appreciate how...
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Ron S. - Just got my first custom spun cable from Rattlesnake. Totally blown away by the craftsmanship and quality. Really sturdy and stylish. Love the customization options. Sonically they are superior to other cables I've used. I'm very happy with what they...
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John T. - These cables are KILLER!!!! I love these cables, I have guitar cables and speaker cables and all I can say is they are F'n AWESOME!!!!
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Buddy F. - I I ordered a Snake Head cable in Bulls Eye Red. This cable is top notch. I also ordered a cable for my wireless unit in Snake Weave. Both cables are well made and should last a long, long time. The order was made promptly and shipped quickly. I will...
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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!
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!
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.
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!
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2/10/2025
Yes, you can get a cheaper cable that you probably can't hear a difference between in a double blind test. But I keep on buying my cables from Rattlesnake. Here's why. They actually have real human support; often you're talking directly with the owner. They think hard about design and durability.... Read
12/6/2020
Best cable on the market, great customer service. Will continue my business with these guys for sure
5/30/2025
I purchased the 15' Snake Head and 15' Standard guitar cables. They were delivered quickly, and were meticulously and beautifully packaged. The cables are exactly what I had hoped for-- robust, durable, tough, great looking, and great sounding! I've got Evidence Audio, Lava, Mogami, Livewire,... Read
2/10/2025
Yes, you can get a cheaper cable that you probably can't hear a difference between in a double blind test. But I keep on buying my cables from Rattlesnake. Here's why. They actually have real human support; often you're talking directly with the owner. They think hard about design and durability. For example, on principle, they don't sell Y-cables, which are fragile. Instead sell rugged splitter boxes. Another example is their "snakehead" cable to avoid wearing out your guitar finish. When you buy from Rattlesnake, you are directly supporting US manufacturing and employees. Most products have a true lifetime warranty. And the protective wrap on their cables is really durable and comes in a nice assortment of colors.
12/6/2020
Best cable on the market, great customer service. Will continue my business with these guys for sure
5/30/2025
I purchased the 15' Snake Head and 15' Standard guitar cables. They were delivered quickly, and were meticulously and beautifully packaged. The cables are exactly what I had hoped for-- robust, durable, tough, great looking, and great sounding! I've got Evidence Audio, Lava, Mogami, Livewire, Monster, and several other guitar cables. These two Rattlesnake cables are the best I've ever experienced. I received a very thoughtful video message from Hank thanking me for my purchase. Usually the thank you messages are automated emails-- this was a personalized video. This extra attention to detail, extra thoughtfulness, extra customer service seems to permeate every part of the process of buying gear from the Rattlesnake Cable Company--the communication, packaging, shipping, and the quality of the cables. I am impressed with this company and will definitely be buying from Rattlesnake again. I imagine that most gear manufacturers go the extra mile to make sure everything is absolutely perfect when they are sending their product to well-known professional musicians. Rattlesnake provides "Rock Star" treatment to all their customers. I'm not exaggerating. This company is the real deal.
