SWR brass jacks?

LowerBeef · #1 08-19-2010, 05:02 PM

So, what is the significance of brass jacks on my SWR SM-500? I think I've seen them on some older SWRs, too. Am I getting extra vintage SWR mojo?

The 1/4" speaker jacks are brass too, but since I'm running it bridged and have to use the speakon jack I'm losing out on them.

username1 · #2 08-19-2010, 05:15 PM

Are you shure they are brass? I've seen alot of gold plated connectors supposedly to prevent corrosion.

LowerBeef · #3 08-19-2010, 06:20 PM

Pretty sure, I've seen gold jacks, these seem to be unplated brass.

mech · #4 08-19-2010, 06:33 PM

If they're brass and don't start getting dull and turning green after a few months, they're plated with something.

mech

LowerBeef · #5 08-19-2010, 06:52 PM

I think it is a '99 model, it has the flat chrome logo.

The tip contact and solder lugs of the jacks are nickel plated, just the sleeve, nut, and washer appear brass.