Brand-New Pedal. Input Jack REALLY Stiff. Problem?

Slackerprince · #1 11-22-2010, 05:05 PM

I just got an MXR Bass Octave Deluxe and the input jack has a LOT of resistance to the cable-end going in.
The pedal works fine, but it's the tightest input I've ever seen.
(Insert HA, HA funny jokes here)
Anyway, it's kind of a scraping feel when I plug the patch cable into it.
No big deal, or what?
Thanks.

S.

RickenBoogie · #2 11-22-2010, 05:17 PM

What cable are you plugging into it? Some are slightly oversized.

rr5025 · #3 11-22-2010, 05:25 PM

Sometimes when it's too tight you need lube

Slackerprince · #4 11-22-2010, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr5025

Sometimes when it's too tight you need lube

I would, but I don't want to void (violate

) the warranty!

S.

Matt Dean · #5 11-22-2010, 06:42 PM

My MXR BOD is exactly the same... I just ignore it.

SurferJoe46 · #6 11-22-2010, 07:34 PM

Another fat 1/4"-er?

Monster cables gave me a lot of grief until I finally figgered it out.

Trash them or at least cut the ends off and reuse the cables.
The cables are fine - the jacks need a redesign.

Slackerprince · #7 11-22-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Dean

My MXR BOD is exactly the same... I just ignore it.

Good to know.
I'd rather not hassle with a return.
Thanks.

s.