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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.

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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Brian M. - I have purchased 2 speaker cables in the last. Let me tell there is a night and day difference when you are not hear any type of static or interference. These cables are game changers. I could not be happier with the difference I heard immediately....
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Blake H. - First time customer and I have to say the cables from Rattlesnake are the finest made cables I've ever used...This is what true craftsmanship looks like. When they arrived, each cable was in it's own Rattlesnake bag, great presentation!! This is a...
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Mike H. - I travel a lot and all my gear gets a lot of wear and tear, but especially my cables. The amount of times they get plugged/unplugged in a week going from show to show and back home? Tons. Rattlesnake Cables are tough, durable, and insanely high...
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Roger W. - High quality cable.
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Standard Rattlesnake Instrument Cable.

Name: Standard Rattlesnake Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-7608C08C
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (682 reviews)

682 Reviews

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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

What Brian M. Said...

Testimonial:

I have purchased 2 speaker cables in the last. Let me tell there is a night and day difference when you are not hear any type of static or interference. These cables are game changers. I could not be happier with the difference I heard immediately. Kudos to Rattlesnake cables!

Thoughts about our Service:

None. Order was placed and it arrived quickly through USPS.

What was purchased:

Speaker cables, and instrument cables

What Blake H. Said...

Testimonial:

First time customer and I have to say the cables from Rattlesnake are the finest made cables I've ever used...This is what true craftsmanship looks like. When they arrived, each cable was in it's own Rattlesnake bag, great presentation!! This is a company that truly takes pride in what they produce and sale...Thanks for a great product!!

Thoughts about our Service:

Great customer service

What was purchased:

Instrument cables

What Mike H. Said...

Testimonial:

I travel a lot and all my gear gets a lot of wear and tear, but especially my cables. The amount of times they get plugged/unplugged in a week going from show to show and back home? Tons. Rattlesnake Cables are tough, durable, and insanely high quality. Plus I'm a sucker for good packaging. When they arrived (quickly I might add), the presentation and unboxing experience were superb. Hank and his team have been so helpful and accommodating. They're quick to respond and just generally good people!

Thoughts about our Service:

Hank and the team have been incredibly helpful, accommodating, and prompt every step of the way! Great people here.

What was purchased:

1 x 10' standard cable, no weave, 1 Neutrik straight nickel + 1 neutrik right angle nickel plug
1 x 20' standard cable, no weave, 1 Neutrik straight nickel + 1 neutrik right angle nickel plug
1 x 30" wireless transmitter cable, no weave, TA4F mini XLR (Shure) plug + Neutrik right angle nickel

What Roger W. Said...

Testimonial:

High quality cable.

Thoughts about our Service:

Communications from Rattlesnake was excellent each step of the way. Packaging was surprisingly good. You won't be disappointed.

What was purchased:

I purchased a small run of cable for my tuner and to check out the quality of Rattlesnake products and do business with an American company. The cable has a very tough outer coating while still retaining its flexibility. The connectors are rock solid. This cable should last someone a lifetime.

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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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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.

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.

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!

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!

Reviews on Google

CARDINAL701
4/7/2021
This company is one of the finest businesses I've ever dealt with. I ordered cables, all styles, and a splitter box, and the quality & performance of this gear is unmatched by anyone, and I've seen and used it all in 40+ years of playing.

jeremy Bower
9/3/2020
Hank is the man at Rattlesnake Cables.I have bought 4 pro patch cables and have bought 5 guitar cables. They have a awesome variety of colors,and their snake head end is a added benefit by far.The attention to detail is noticed and the quality is by far the best I have seen out of any cable I own. I... Read

Todd Mosby (boomer)
4/16/2023
Customer Service : A++ PRODUCT: A++ PURCHASE: 15’ - 4 Channel snake REVIEW: I am a touring and recording artist with decades of experience under my belt and consider myself a cable aficionado. I used to build my own custom cables so I know the amount of love that goes into each wiring. I have since purchased and used every known high end cable manufacturer on the market always chasing the best and most accurate possible signal for my guitar rig. I have tested them under the most rigorous performance standards, studio and live. When I first felt the thickness, quality and flexibility of the four channel loom I purchased I was impressed. When I jacked it into my rig I was totally blown away. It not only equaled my current cabling but actually surpassed it with a clarity I had not yet heard before. The fact that I was able to tell a difference even with my current set of patch and instrument cables is beyond impressive in my opinion. I am totally sold on this company for the rest of my cabling needs. I also love and appreciate the amazing personal touch which is missing in todays world of fast paced, impersonal corporate grab. Musicians interact with each other as a part of what we do and it seems Hank has carried his jam straight thru everything does. AB COMPARISON/OBSERVATION Asterope 10’ studio gold and Rattlesnake 15’ gold - Asterope has slight more high end clarity… Rattlesnake has slight more midrange bump. In live setting rattlesnake for sure. Studio recording session trade off contingent on type of music being tracked. Todd Mosby 2x ZMR Contemporary Instrumental Winner, USA Songwriter Awardee, many Global music awards, Grammy Voter, owner Mosby Music Group, LLC.

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