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We are offering a limited run of our Oxblood Snake Head Cable! This is a recent offering using our Red PVC cable wrapped in black weave to create this great looking oxblood look!
"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.
Conductor/Shield 99.95% OFBC. Capacitance at 20-25pF/ft. Braided copper shield (95% coverage). 20AWG conductor. Cable milled in the United States. Red PVC.
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
- Red PVC
- SKU: SKU-C804031B
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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
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.
Paul U. - Best cable company out there! The craftsmanship is top notch. From packaging to the actual cables. I ordered the Snake Head in Black with Neutrik Right Angle Gold and Balanced Monitor Cable in Black with Neutrik Straight TRS Gold to Neutrik XLR...
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Tom T. - When I started Ravenmocker, I wanted to form a team where everything from our gear to our production and everything in between was the top of the line. The idea was that if we found someone for each part of that formula, we'd always be in the best...
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Dan W. - Custom hand made in the USA to your spec's, their own USA milled copper conductors, your choice of length / jacks / colors / coverings. Superior tone / sound quality. Like having an audio engineer in your gig bag cuz its Hanks own engineering &...
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Brad B. - The Rick-O-Sound package from Rattlesnake Cable is the best solution for my 2010 4003 that I have found. Flimsy Y cables are unreliable even for a hobbyist such as myself. Worth the price if you are committed to the Ric 4003 as I am.
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Phillip M. - Got the rattlesnake cable with at right angle instrument cable. I got it since I needed a right angle cable for my SG and I had previously bumped the straight angle instrument cable a few times during playing, so this fixes that problem and it works...
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David M. - I wanted a custom length so I sent Hank an email fully expecting him to say "Well, we usually don't do that." But, to my surprise, he said no problem and had it made and in the mail in a day! I got the snake weave and snake head and love it. You can...
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Roger F. - Best service ever! The cables I got are outstanding and always will get more from these guys!
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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.
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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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!
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.
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6/13/2024
Great service. Sharp product. Will buy again when needed.
3/30/2022
Rattlesnake cables are my go-to for the instrument cables I use between my guitar, pedalboard, and amplifier. They are quite simply the most durable instrument cables I have ever owned. I have never had one fail, despite taking them out for years to practices and gigs. The outer sleeving feels like... Read
5/13/2021
I needed a new cable, and Rattlesnake Cables had been recommended to me more than once, so I figured: handmade in Montana, by a small independent company, getting great reviews? Heck yeah! I was not disappointed: a clean, clear signal, coming from a well-made, heavy duty cable, with the coolest wrap... Read
3/30/2022
Rattlesnake cables are my go-to for the instrument cables I use between my guitar, pedalboard, and amplifier. They are quite simply the most durable instrument cables I have ever owned. I have never had one fail, despite taking them out for years to practices and gigs. The outer sleeving feels like it's built like a tank and I'm never concerned about stepping on it or accidentally wrenching the plugs.
5/13/2021
I needed a new cable, and Rattlesnake Cables had been recommended to me more than once, so I figured: handmade in Montana, by a small independent company, getting great reviews? Heck yeah! I was not disappointed: a clean, clear signal, coming from a well-made, heavy duty cable, with the coolest wrap idea I’ve seen in a long time! Kudos on the packing too, minimalistic and environmentally friendly while still being high quality (and nice add-ins as well). Bottom line: I’m super glad I took a chance on Rattlesnake Cables, and I think you will be too!
