Cracklin' bass jack

Captain Awesome · #1 11-15-2002, 11:04 PM

When I plug a cord into my bass it doesn't get a perfect connection so every once in a while if there is tension on the cord and it starts moving around, I get the crackle sound. Can something like this be fixed easily or do I need a new jack?

Grygore · #2 11-16-2002, 12:33 AM

When mine started doing that (Fender), I took off the pick guard, cleaned the contacts with a pencil eraser and gave the jack a little squeeze to make it tighter. Fixed it for me, you might try that

BassPlayerGush · #3 11-16-2002, 12:36 AM

I had the same problem with my fender. i would clean the contacts and it would work semi-good for a week or 2. but i got mad last week and shelled out $10 for a new switchcraft to be put into it....it has deffinitly been well worth the $10. nothing more imbarassing then that cracking noise going through my cranked amp.

merlin · #4 11-16-2002, 01:31 AM

Yeah open 'er up heehee clean the contacts and where the plug sits, bend the little metal tab in closer to give a better fit. So too, look at the solder connections to it. If it was me i would resolder them anyway.

Check your guitar lead too...

Merls

SuperDuck · #5 11-16-2002, 01:35 AM

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Originally posted by merlin
Check your guitar lead too...

Damn you and your Australian lingo!

He means check your cable.

gruffpuppy · #6 11-16-2002, 11:30 AM

Cracklin' bass jack, wow I thought I was the only one that liked that cereal.

As the above, if you can get inside maybe squeeze the jack tongs a little tighter, if not maybe shove a Q-Tip with some rubbing alchol on it inside the jack to clean it.

merlin · #7 11-16-2002, 07:29 PM

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Originally posted by SuperDuck

Damn you and your Australian lingo!

He means check your cable.

BAH! Guitar cable?? nah Guitar lead. heehee

Merls