Cheap/Quick solution to plug not fitting in the jack? The Jack is the problem...

Damani311 · #1 03-13-2009, 10:09 AM

B/c the plugs fit fine in all the other basses, this one is just loose a bit.

Any troubleshooting tips/quick rigs to fix this? I know the obv. solution is to buy a new jack, but i don't have soldering iron so it would probably run me $50 to get it fixed this way, which is a big no go right now.

Anyone that can help me?

xsubs · #2 03-13-2009, 10:33 AM

Push in the contact where it meets the plug tip... towards the center of the hole. Red arrow shows the spot.
Be careful not to bend too much. A little bit should do it...

JustDavid · #3 03-14-2009, 08:48 AM

X nailed it.

If it's an enclosed jack you have to get a new one.

I get you on the cost for outsourcing the repair. But this isn't going to be the last time you need to do this. I suggest you buy yourself a soldering kit & DIY.

Damani311 · #4 03-14-2009, 04:18 PM

Yeah it's enclosed I think, I.e. the end of the plug doesnt even stick through the end of the jack, it stops short before I can see it.

Sigh

allexcosta · #5 03-14-2009, 05:16 PM

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