I have just changed the output jack on my Washburn to a switchcraft jack. I have one problem, no matter how hard I push the cable into the output jack, it never clunks into place, it just gets pushed back out half way, what is causing this? Whenever I play I need to wrap the cable around my strap so it doesent fall out. Thanks
No "clunk" in output jack
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skyydogg01
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Re: No "clunk" in output jack
I'm not familiar with the switchcraft but it sounds like there isn't enough room for your plug to go all the way into the jack. Take the jack out of the guitar (but don't unsolder) and plug your cable back into it. If it connects you know it's not your new jack. I would then drill the hole a little deeper. It doesn't have to be the same size all the way through, just go deeper with about a 1/2 inch drill bit, only about a quarter inch should do.
I'm not familiar with the switchcraft but it sounds like there isn't enough room for your plug to go all the way into the jack. Take the jack out of the guitar (but don't unsolder) and plug your cable back into it. If it connects you know it's not your new jack. I would then drill the hole a little deeper. It doesn't have to be the same size all the way through, just go deeper with about a 1/2 inch drill bit, only about a quarter inch should do.
Chris Pile
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Re: No "clunk" in output jack
You could probably rotate your jack 180 degrees and then it would have enough room to engage the plug.
You could probably rotate your jack 180 degrees and then it would have enough room to engage the plug.
Peter Crossley
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Re: No "clunk" in output jack
Yes, just loosen off the nut rotate the jack and try again, it sounds like the hot prong is not clicking into place, this is usually because of interference with the tunnel it is mounted into.
Yes, just loosen off the nut rotate the jack and try again, it sounds like the hot prong is not clicking into place, this is usually because of interference with the tunnel it is mounted into.
Chris Pile
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Re: No "clunk" in output jack
Deeper is usually NOT the problem. Hole diameter is usually the problem, make some room around the jack.
Deeper is usually NOT the problem. Hole diameter is usually the problem, make some room around the jack.
Re: No "clunk" in output jack
I've taken the jack out and had a good look and fiddle, baically the problem is that the lead isn't making proper contact with the "metal bit" and it was pushing the lead back. I'm still not quite able to fix this becuase I can't bed the metal but into the right position (the top needs to be bent down) so I'm a little stuck I'll keep trying though
I've taken the jack out and had a good look and fiddle, baically the problem is that the lead isn't making proper contact with the "metal bit" and it was pushing the lead back. I'm still not quite able to fix this becuase I can't bed the metal but into the right position (the top needs to be bent down) so I'm a little stuck I'll keep trying though
GoldenVulture
Braindeadologist
Re: No "clunk" in output jack
No, no ,no ! It should look like this, as far as the centre tip connector is concerned.
You've got that all wrong.
No, no ,no ! It should look like this, as far as the centre tip connector is concerned.
You've got that all wrong.
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crusty philtrum
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Kamanda~SD
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Re: No "clunk" in output jack
This is why pics are important.
Get a new one!
This is why pics are important.
Get a new one!
Re: No "clunk" in output jack
That may be salvageable but I've never seen one so fubar that the plug slid underneath the tip contact. That thing must have either been so tight up against the wall of the recess hole that it forced the plug in at that angle. Or, the OP bent it that way thinking the tip of the plug was supposed to slide under the contact like in the photo.
One other thing ... it's hard to tell from the photo but from the looks of it, I wouldn't be surprised if wire strands from the frayed shield and center conductors are in contact, or will come into contact, and cause a short. Those wires need to be cleaned up and resoldered (or at least cleaned up).
I would order a new jack but I'm betting that one will work, at least for the time being, with some bending to form it back to how it should make contact.
That may be salvageable but I've never seen one so fubar that the plug slid underneath the tip contact. That thing must have either been so tight up against the wall of the recess hole that it forced the plug in at that angle. Or, the OP bent it that way thinking the tip of the plug was supposed to slide under the contact like in the photo.
One other thing ... it's hard to tell from the photo but from the looks of it, I wouldn't be surprised if wire strands from the frayed shield and center conductors are in contact, or will come into contact, and cause a short. Those wires need to be cleaned up and resoldered (or at least cleaned up).
I would order a new jack but I'm betting that one will work, at least for the time being, with some bending to form it back to how it should make contact.
Chris Pile
Well-known member
Re: No "clunk" in output jack
That is one of those cheap crap Asian jacks. Get an American made Switchcraft (like the one in Strat) and be done with it.
That is one of those cheap crap Asian jacks. Get an American made Switchcraft (like the one in Strat) and be done with it.
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Re: No "clunk" in output jack
See if the contact can be bent so that it connects properly with the plug. If it can, clean up those wires so that there are no stray strands and it will work. Just rotate it inside the hole so there is some breathing room for the contacts. There isn't much to those jacks, obviously. I would also order a new jack (Switchraft) even if you get that one working ... just in case.
See if the contact can be bent so that it connects properly with the plug. If it can, clean up those wires so that there are no stray strands and it will work. Just rotate it inside the hole so there is some breathing room for the contacts. There isn't much to those jacks, obviously. I would also order a new jack (Switchraft) even if you get that one working ... just in case.
