What 1/4 inch socket for a P-Bass?

Ralphoid · #1 08-21-2009, 02:52 PM

OK, so I now have an Ash precision shape body and a Fender replacement neck and bridge. I am also about to get some
Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound SPB-3 PU's.
My question is...What jack socket will fit a precision bass?
I have looked on ebay and there are a lot out there but I'm not sure if there is a specific type I should get...?
A friend said to try and get a gold one as it would make a better connection. I have had a look in this forum for related topics but have had no joy.
I know it's not the most exiting of parts but could anyone that has a P-bass tell me what I need...please?

**line6man** · #2 08-21-2009, 03:39 PM

Assuming this is a regular Presicion bass with the jack mounted on the pickguard, you need a panel mount jack.

As far as the gold, first off, unless you have gold hardware on the bass, a gold jack is going to look pretty laughable...
Either way, IIRC, the gold plating on most jacks is only on the threaded part of the shaft and nut/washer for cosmetic reasons, not on the metal piece that contacts the cable.

Even with gold plated contacts, i doubt it would make a difference.

Edit:
This is a regular passive P bass right?
For passive, either mono or stereo is fine, but for active, you need a stereo jack.

Steveaux · #3 08-21-2009, 03:52 PM

The left ...

4Mal · #4 08-21-2009, 04:01 PM

what he said ...

**line6man** · #5 08-21-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Steveaux

The left ...

Actually doesn't matter which of those two, if it's a passive.
Either one will work.

Eilif · #6 08-21-2009, 04:13 PM

Either one will work, but the one on the left isn't redundant. Head to radio shack and you can pick up a two pack for less than the price of one online. I've used them on several basses, and they work great.

Ask for 1/4" phone jack.

hbarcat · #7 08-21-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Steveaux

Just for reference,
the one on the left is called a TS jack (Tip/Sleeve)
and the other is a TRS jack (Tip/Ring/Sleeve).

Ralphoid · #8 08-23-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by line6man

As far as the gold, first off, unless you have gold hardware on the bass, a gold jack is going to look pretty laughable...

A very well made point!!! So gold isn't just the connections then, it's the whole look right?

Yes, I am just making a standard passive P-bass...So I can just get these things from a local hardware store, or are they specific guitar parts?

Thanks for the help BTW

**line6man** · #9 08-23-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralphoid

So I can just get these things from a local hardware store, or are they specific guitar parts?

As mentioned above, you can get them at RadioShack.
Very common and inexpensive part...

Should be like $3 for a 2 pack.

Steveaux · #10 08-23-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbarcat

Just for reference,
the one on the left is called a TS jack (Tip/Sleeve) MONO
and the other is a TRS jack (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) STEREO.