Any advice for moving input jack?
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Re: Any advice for moving input jack?
I don't have an "input" jack on any of my SG's. But the location of the "output" jack can be a bit annoying. It's not a difficult task to move it to the side depending on what jack plate you use. I like to use the Telecaster Electrosocket jack plate because it fits the narrow side of an SG better than any other plate.
http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Jack_Plates/Electrosocket_Jack_Mount.html
I wouldn't try to fill the "whole", but one thing that many people do to cover "holes" is to use a grommet like this...
http://www.lowes.com/pd_471855-37672-59065_1z0yk92__?productId=4487726&pl=1
I don't have an "input" jack on any of my SG's. But the location of the "output" jack can be a bit annoying. It's not a difficult task to move it to the side depending on what jack plate you use. I like to use the Telecaster Electrosocket jack plate because it fits the narrow side of an SG better than any other plate.
http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Jack_Plates/Electrosocket_Jack_Mount.html
I wouldn't try to fill the "whole", but one thing that many people do to cover "holes" is to use a grommet like this...
http://www.lowes.com/pd_471855-37672-59065_1z0yk92__?productId=4487726&pl=1
JOLLY
Super Simonologist
Re: Any advice for moving input jack?
I have two Gibson SG Juniors, so I hear what you're saying, and not to be a "Debbie Downer", but I'd say they put those on the front for a reason. SG's are so thin that you'd probably fukk the guitar up trying to drill in and move it to the side. Just my opinion. If you haven't already, try using a right angled cable and wear it back through your strap. It helps. Sorry I couldn't have been of much help.
I have two Gibson SG Juniors, so I hear what you're saying, and not to be a "Debbie Downer", but I'd say they put those on the front for a reason. SG's are so thin that you'd probably fukk the guitar up trying to drill in and move it to the side. Just my opinion. If you haven't already, try using a right angled cable and wear it back through your strap. It helps. Sorry I couldn't have been of much help.
kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: Any advice for moving input jack?
They should tap them in on an angle like ibanez do on the sabre model.
They should tap them in on an angle like ibanez do on the sabre model.
beaubrummels
Well-known member
Re: Any advice for moving input jack?
I hadn't thought about that. I think you're probably right.
Even just having it an inch further away from the pots would make a huge difference I think.
I hadn't thought about that. I think you're probably right.
Even just having it an inch further away from the pots would make a huge difference I think.
Re: Any advice for moving input jack?
This is probably true. But if we were designing guitars from a practical standpoint, they might look really different.
This is probably true. But if we were designing guitars from a practical standpoint, they might look really different.
kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: Any advice for moving input jack?
You could do this. I did it on a ibanez sabre that needed modding.
it was risky actually but i imagine the sg body would be more forgiving than the sabre.
You could do this. I did it on a ibanez sabre that needed modding.
it was risky actually but i imagine the sg body would be more forgiving than the sabre.
Re: Any advice for moving input jack?
^ see, that actually makes sense to me. It isn't sticking out on the front (I always hated that look) and it can be leaned up against something. My Steinbergers and Brian Moore have a jack similar to this on the back. It is a really good idea.
^ see, that actually makes sense to me. It isn't sticking out on the front (I always hated that look) and it can be leaned up against something. My Steinbergers and Brian Moore have a jack similar to this on the back. It is a really good idea.
regan
New member
Re: Any advice for moving input jack?
I think you could use a socket similar to this with a self tapping thread, I think it could work I'm genuinely surprised no new builder has tried it
I think you could use a socket similar to this with a self tapping thread, I think it could work I'm genuinely surprised no new builder has tried it
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kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: Any advice for moving input jack?
Aiiiiiiiiii i thought so and you know what? Yamaha have an even cooler setup. :cool2:
Anything is possible just make sure you do your measurements.
Aiiiiiiiiii i thought so and you know what? Yamaha have an even cooler setup. :cool2:
Anything is possible just make sure you do your measurements.
