Adding An External Speaker Jack to Combo Amp

[DTrane]

Do they sell jacks that hook up to the clips, so theres no soldering?

I did not find anything in a search

[Agileguy_101]

Re: Adding An External Speaker Jack to Combo Amp

Not to my knowledge, no. Wouldn't be a good idea anyway.

[DTrane]

Re: Adding An External Speaker Jack to Combo Amp

why would it be a bad idea? I want to bypass the speaker in the combo and run directly to a cab

[SlyFoxx]

Re: Adding An External Speaker Jack to Combo Amp

So the internal speaker is connected directly and not via a jack...well that kinds sucks. A properly designed amp will have the internal speaker connected to the amp via a jack to make it easy to bypass the internal speaker.

(Pics would help here)

If your combo is of the standard open back type you could mount a jack to the back baffle. Then disconnect the internal speaker and hook up the wires to the new jack. You might find a jack with screws but soldering would be better. Beware the impedance of the internal speaker and that it match the impedance of the extension cab.

[lex666]

Re: Adding An External Speaker Jack to Combo Amp

I'm guessing the OP has those press-fit spade type connectors?

AMP: Just get a female 1/4" jack and solder the proper press-fit male/female connector to the 1/4" jack. I think those press-fit connectors are crimp style. Easy!

SPEAKER: Then attach the press-fit connectors to 2 wires and solder to a male 1/4" jack. This way you can use the same male plug for either speaker.

[DTrane]

Re: Adding An External Speaker Jack to Combo Amp

I was gonna swap the speaker out but ended up tearing the old one. Didnt want to risk tearing the new one (combos r tight fit and pita)

Anyways, I slid the clips onto the jack and it works ok. Stock speaker was 8ohms and running it through 8ohms 2x12 cab with V30's Just need to drill a hole in back and make it permanant

[DTrane]

Re: Adding An External Speaker Jack to Combo Amp

btw amp is Crate Vintage Club 30