Annoying Input Jack (?) problem
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beaubrummels
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Re: Annoying Input Jack (?) problem
Not sure if I agree with that on technical grounds. Even with AC current, the negatively charged particles are still flowing one direction. They just alternate which conductor is carrying the charge.
Not sure if I agree with that on technical grounds. Even with AC current, the negatively charged particles are still flowing one direction. They just alternate which conductor is carrying the charge.
Re: Annoying Input Jack (?) problem
Like I said in my previous post, it's use determines it's name.
I seriously doubt that ANYONE who has ever bought or made a guitar has ever done so with the purpose in mind of generating AC current. Or even that the amount of AC generated in a guitar can even be measured or utilized for any purpose. It is much more likely that a guitar be used for a TV antenna.
I am not going to come out and flat out say you're wrong, but if there is some theoretical truth to what you say, then in theory and actuality you are probably incorrect. Besides, I think that in order to produce AC current in a guitar the magnet(s) has to be rotating along the wires. If the magnet is stationary (like in a guitar's pup) the current produced, if any, would be DC.
"Theory" is important...absolutely!!! But NOT at the expense of reason. Perhaps it's time for a reality check.
Like I said in my previous post, it's use determines it's name.
I seriously doubt that ANYONE who has ever bought or made a guitar has ever done so with the purpose in mind of generating AC current. Or even that the amount of AC generated in a guitar can even be measured or utilized for any purpose. It is much more likely that a guitar be used for a TV antenna.
I am not going to come out and flat out say you're wrong, but if there is some theoretical truth to what you say, then in theory and actuality you are probably incorrect. Besides, I think that in order to produce AC current in a guitar the magnet(s) has to be rotating along the wires. If the magnet is stationary (like in a guitar's pup) the current produced, if any, would be DC.
"Theory" is important...absolutely!!! But NOT at the expense of reason. Perhaps it's time for a reality check.
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Artie
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Re: Annoying Input Jack (?) problem
Do you realize that you have hot and ground reversed on the jack? Fix that when you get a good jack.
P.S. I tend to use stereo jacks in my guitars anymore. Solder a jumper from the ring to the sleeve terminal, and use that for ground. It just provides a more secure ground. But not a big deal.
Edit: Unless, you're using red for ground and black for hot. Which, on closer examination looks like what you might be doing.
Do you realize that you have hot and ground reversed on the jack? Fix that when you get a good jack.
P.S. I tend to use stereo jacks in my guitars anymore. Solder a jumper from the ring to the sleeve terminal, and use that for ground. It just provides a more secure ground. But not a big deal.
Edit: Unless, you're using red for ground and black for hot. Which, on closer examination looks like what you might be doing.
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