Replace amp inputs with gold plated connectors?

BassManMike73 · #1 01-04-2012, 07:46 PM

I got an idea to replace the connectors on the front and rear of my SVT-III Pro with gold plated connectors, not really because i think it will improve anything too much, just because it'd be cool. What do you guys think? I'm also thinking about soldering a lead onto the input jack on the front of the amp and making a second input on the rear, with everything rack mounted, its dumb having one cord wrap around to go to my amp

will33 · #2 01-04-2012, 07:51 PM

Having all the connections in the back may be handy. Gold plated connectors? I have a time-share you might be interested in.

Foamy · #3 01-04-2012, 07:53 PM

You're doing it because you think it's cool. So that's up to you.
I wouldn't do it, nor would I worry about having the jack on the front.
Up to you though.
Have fun!

dmaki · #4 01-04-2012, 07:57 PM

If it ain't broke, fix it til it is.

jordak · #5 01-04-2012, 07:58 PM

I guess it's good soldering practice, but it's very likely to make the value of your amp go down, for a novelty that won't last long.

Couldn't your energies be better spent fixing up a broken amp.

BassManMike73 · #6 01-04-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmaki

If it ain't broke, fix it til it is.

You're my hero, haha
Anybody know where i could find some connectors? I've searched all over and cant find gold plated connectors.

And my energies could be better spent, but i fix my friends stuff all the time for free. And this idea really started from my aggravation from setting up the amp in the rack when i got it because the jack on front is recessed enough that i cant use a right angle plug, but i cant leave a straight plug in and close the rack lid. Plus i think it looks tacky!

BassmanPaul · #7 01-05-2012, 11:12 AM

Take a look at George L's plugs. I'm sure they will fit and they are gold plated.

nashvillebill · #8 01-05-2012, 12:45 PM

Gold is highly corrosion rsistant...but it's also very soft. Not very desirable in jacks or plugs that get used a lot.

JGR · #9 01-05-2012, 01:09 PM

Step away from the iron...

will33 · #10 01-05-2012, 01:59 PM

I don't know that adding the rear jack would hurt the value any. Some people probably wouldn't even notice, others may think it's an OK idea or just not care. Find a place to drill it in that looks like it belongs there and print out a little stick on label that says "inst. input" or something so it doesn't look like a hack job add-on. It's not like that amp is a rare, vintage piece or something.

JimmyM · #11 01-05-2012, 02:20 PM

i would automatically want to pay $150 less for a used SVT that had gold replacement jacks on it. Why? Not that I didn't think it was a good job, but because I'd be wondering what else you futzed with that needed no futzing.

T-Bird · #12 01-05-2012, 09:57 PM

Hi.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nashvillebill

Gold is highly corrosion rsistant...but it's also very soft. Not very desirable in jacks or plugs that get used a lot.

^This.

The alloy that's used for connector plating isn't necessarily as soft as one may think though.

For a reverb-tank connector and other internal connector(s), gold plated is preferred for a first class job, but for connectors that are used regularily, not so much. IMHO/IME anyway.

Regards
Sam