Warwick Jack Problem

TMadeTM · #1 12-20-2009, 05:55 PM

Hello all, first post here, hope I'm doing this right. I have a Warwick Corvette Std. 5 and I keep having a problem with the jack coming loose. Not sure if I'm just not getting it tight enough or what. What are the best tools for the job and should I use something like loctite on it? Appreciate all help and suggestions and am glad to be a member of the forum.

Thanks,
Tom

dj150888 · #2 12-20-2009, 07:37 PM

I'd recommend not using Loctite.....never know when you'll need to get it off.

Just make sure you've got it on there nice and tight, shouldn't cause any problems

neurotictim · #3 12-20-2009, 07:45 PM

It's time to throw it away. You'll never be able to fix that, so just go ahead and box it up and send it my way.

Seriously, there are different grades of Loctite, try getting one of the lighter-duty ones, or maybe get a second nut, if the jack's got threads enough for it.

eastcoasteddie · #4 12-21-2009, 10:45 AM

for all intents and purposes, blue locktite is the one you can get off. Red locktite, not so much. With the Red, you'd have to heat the part up with a hair dryer or heat gun to get it off. Maybe not so good for a Warwick bass...

If you use a tiny drop of the blue, it'sll be OK.

Or as suggested, see of you can get a 2nd nut on it...is there a lock ring (or tooth washer) under the existing nut?

TMadeTM · #5 12-21-2009, 05:43 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the responses. There is a star washer under the nut, but under closer inspection I noticed that one of the wires is disconnected from the the solder joint on the jack. Sooooo, time to take it to a guitar tech that can do that work better than me. (Or I hope). Thanks for your replies.

TMadeTM · #6 12-21-2009, 05:47 PM

[quote=neurotictim;8414264]It's time to throw it away. You'll never be able to fix that, so just go ahead and box it up and send it my way.

Neuro, that's my baby. I don't think I could part with it that easy. But, I think if I look around in a closet or the attic, I might have an ol Teisco I could send ya. Just kiddin bro, I couldn't do you that way.

Ubersheist · #7 12-21-2009, 05:55 PM

that's funny... My Thumb Bolt-On's jack regulary becomes problematic and has to be replaced every 3-4 years. It's such an annoyance, especially when the rest of the bass is built so well.

TMadeTM · #8 12-21-2009, 07:05 PM

The original jack was solid for almost nine years. That bass is built like a tank. I think the problem started from using a Planet Waves chord (not blaming Planet Waves) with that perforated type plug on it. Don't know if it spread the jack but after awhile my wireless plug wouldn't make good connection and it was a straight plug. After I had the jack replaced, I've had constant problems with it coming loose.

Catalin · #9 12-23-2009, 02:13 AM

I have an Warwick Streamer LX and i had to change the input jack once. Now i have problems again with the jack. My next input jack wil be something else but not warwick

dave2 · #10 01-04-2010, 02:27 AM

I replaced the jack in my Thumb 5 last year. The jack did last for 9 years though so the previous owner and I probably got the money's worth.

Now though my Thumb does have a volume pot problem - the knob turns and turns in the active position. But this does not happen in the passive position. I'm not sure what to do but I might replace the pre rather than just getting a new volume pot.

Best in 2010!

Dave

PilbaraBass · #11 01-04-2010, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastcoasteddie

for all intents and purposes, blue locktite is the one you can get off. Red locktite, not so much. With the Red, you'd have to heat the part up with a hair dryer or heat gun to get it off. Maybe not so good for a Warwick bass...

If you use a tiny drop of the blue, it'sll be OK.

Or as suggested, see of you can get a 2nd nut on it...is there a lock ring (or tooth washer) under the existing nut?

the blue stays soft...the red goes hard, but you can crack it with a little bit of force...

I recommend the red.