Acoustic Bass End Pin Jacks

[iriegnome]

When I have my bass plugged in, every once in a while there is a crackle. Obviously I have noticed that it only happens when the bass dips in the back and the cable hits my leg.
I can only assume I have an issue with the end pin jack.
Is there any repair to these or are they a "just replace it" kind of thing?
Also, where might one pick up something of this nature?? Hmm Hmm?

[ByF]

Are you sure it's not the cable?

StewMac sells end pin jacks. Here's one, but there are others:

http://www.stewmac.com./shop/Electro...dpin_Jack.html

But before I tried to replace it, I'd probably try to clean it with some contact cleaner. Don't go crazy with the cleaner, just a little will do it. And maybe you would want to remove the strings so you can wrap a rag around the jack on the inside, so the solvent doesn't drip inside the bass.

Hope this helps,

Ed