input jack replacement for Les Paul. What brand & why

[KLINKDETROIT]

I will need to replace my input jack and wondered what brand was the best. Are there different materials that are better thanm others etc? Thanks

 

[XSSIVE]

Re: input jack replacement for Les Paul. What brand & why

most people tend to say switchcraft brand is the best...why...honest answer...i dunno lol, just never heard a bad thing about them. sorry, not much help on the "why" but i do know i myself have never had a problem with a switchcraft.

-Mike

 

[Hellion]

Re: input jack replacement for Les Paul. What brand & why

I've gotten the same results from Switchcraft as I have from Radio Shack.

 

[Robert S.]

Re: input jack replacement for Les Paul. What brand & why

I prefer switchcraft. They are better built and last longer than some of the generic, no name jacks out there. Sure anything will work but how long it will last is another thing.

Unless your jack is shorting through the insulator you may be able to clean up the contact point at the tip connector and rebend the tip connector to make it work properly again. Try a little 1000 grit on the contact point to clean up any corrosion.

 

[Curly]

Re: input jack replacement for Les Paul. What brand & why

Switchcraft.
it's something I've never questioned as far as jacks and plugs
durability and consistency are really what you expect from a mechanical part

 

[Zerberus]

Re: input jack replacement for Les Paul. What brand & why

I prefer switchcraft. They are better built and last longer than some of the generic, no name jacks out there. Sure anything will work but how long it will last is another thing.....

+100

 

[KLINKDETROIT]

Re: input jack replacement for Les Paul. What brand & why

I prefer switchcraft. They are better built and last longer than some of the generic, no name jacks out there. Sure anything will work but how long it will last is another thing.

Unless your jack is shorting through the insulator you may be able to clean up the contact point at the tip connector and rebend the tip connector to make it work properly again. Try a little 1000 grit on the contact point to clean up any corrosion.

Hey Robert. If oyu are interested I have had some more work done on my rig and have a BBQ/TEXAS set in my goldtop. If you want to check it out give me a ring or PM. See ya