Replacement input pod for GK 700RB-II

BassPlayer3187 · #1 08-31-2010, 08:20 PM

The input jack on my GK bass head recently snapped off. I have replaced a similar jack on the head before and was told that they can only be replaced with plastic pods. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I would like to put a metal pod in there so that this sort of issue does not happen again. I would even consider replacing all the pods. This is the only problem that I have had with this amp and I love the tone I get. Please let me know if it would be possible to replace with metal.

P.S. Does anyone know how to get inside the amp? Is it just a matter of taking off the knobs on the front as well as the screws? I know that taking out the screws alone does not make it possible to get inside.

georgestrings · #2 08-31-2010, 08:36 PM

How in the heck did you break one of those, dude??? Rather than replace the original jack with a metal one to withstand whatever punishment you're subjecting your amp to, you *might* want to rethink what you're doing with/to your amp...

It's possible that those jacks are plastic to provide isolation from the metal chassis - and changing to a metal jack might not be a good thing - but that's just a WAG...

Getting inside the 700rb-II isn't difficult at all - just remove the top cover screws, and you're in there - but I can't remember how accessable the input jack is, once you're in there...

- georgestrings

BassPlayer3187 · #3 08-31-2010, 11:20 PM

I let my roommate borrow it and it broke while transporting it. Both times it's snapped it was not me who did it. Either way I would like to replace them if possible but if not I will leave it as is. Thank you

georgestrings · #4 09-01-2010, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BassPlayer3187

I let my roommate borrow it and it broke while transporting it. Both times it's snapped it was not me who did it. Either way I would like to replace them if possible but if not I will leave it as is. Thank you

You might want to spend $50 on a used rack case, then - it'll surely save you some grief...

Congrats on a great purchase, btw - those are great amps...

- georgestrings

Wes Whitmore · #5 09-01-2010, 06:50 AM

The RB series use an input/preamp board. All 4 1/4" inputs (input, send, return, tuner out) are surface mount plastic modules. They aren't the usual 1/4" treaded post type connectors held in place with a nut. I believe they connect to the board with 4 solder joints.

BassPlayer3187 · #6 09-01-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by georgestrings

You might want to spend $50 on a used rack case, then - it'll surely save you some grief...

Congrats on a great purchase, btw - those are great amps...

- georgestrings

Thats not a bad idea, I'm in between jobs right now though so that will have to wait.

And yes they are great amps I love them!

BassPlayer3187 · #7 09-01-2010, 01:06 PM

also does anyone know where I can get a replacement jack for it?

johnk_10 · #8 09-01-2010, 01:08 PM

have you tried contacting GK?

georgestrings · #9 09-01-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by johnk_10

have you tried contacting GK?

That's what I'd do, no question about it...

- georgestrings

BassmanPaul · #10 09-01-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by johnk_10

have you tried contacting GK?

Agreed! Unless you recognize the actual part as a standard it's the obvious first step.

Paul

Warrior_Bass · #11 09-01-2010, 04:36 PM

If you're still under warranty (2 years) GK might fix it.

BassPlayer3187 · #12 09-02-2010, 02:57 AM

It's not still under warranty. I will contact GK when I am ready to fix it, I was just browsing online to see if anywhere else had them. Thank you all for your help, as always talkbass comes through again!