¼ inch jack plugs?

[Gopherbassist]

I just got a new amp and I want to keep dust out of it. It's got a bunch of I/O ports, I've managed to find dust covers for XLR and 3.5mm jacks, but I can't find anything for ¼ inch jacks. Anybody know of some? Metal would be nice but plastic or other material would work if it works.

 

[Dino Boreanaz]

I've been using these Neutrik dummyPLUGs for a while.

 

[2saddleslab]

I found some cheap plastic inserts at Home Depot. Brought a 1/4" jack w/ me to find the right size.

 

[S-Bigbottom]

For a cab I use to use ear plugs to seal the unused jack.
Do not want to use foam in an amp.

Here are some fun shaped ones.
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[rapidfirerob]

A gig bag or case would keep dust out.

 

[Gopherbassist]

A gig bag or case would keep dust out.

No, it actually wouldn't.

 

[agedhorse]

No, it actually wouldn't.

Sure it would. Nor is dust much of an enemy of these jacks unless it's really dusty.

 

[Gopherbassist]

Sure it would. Nor is dust much of an enemy of these jacks unless it's really dusty.

No, really, it wouldn't. I know the circumstances of my use of the amp. Dust would get in while I'm using it. I'm not going to spend money on a custom made cover and keep the cover on while I play. Thanks for the suggestion but no thanks, it will not work.

I've thought about how to protect the amp and the solution is to get plugs. That will work. So if you have something on topic you can suggest, please go ahead.

 

[lsabina]

Fender Jack Keychain

 

[FunkHead]

No, really, it wouldn't. I know the circumstances of my use of the amp. Dust would get in while I'm using it. I'm not going to spend money on a custom made cover and keep the cover on while I play. Thanks for the suggestion but no thanks, it will not work.

I've thought about how to protect the amp and the solution is to get plugs. That will work. So if you have something on topic you can suggest, please go ahead.

 

[charliethomas]

I just ordered a pack of these off amazon recently. A pack of 25, only $7. I got them for my boss loop pedal since I only ever use it for bass, but it has 3 inputs on the right side and I get confused between them.

1/4" (0.25 inch) Flush Mount Black Plastic Body and Sheet Metal Hole Plug - Qty 25 https://a.co/d/9Sf98ao

 

[Engle]

No, really, it wouldn't. I know the circumstances of my use of the amp. Dust would get in while I'm using it. I'm not going to spend money on a custom made cover and keep the cover on while I play. Thanks for the suggestion but no thanks, it will not work.

I've thought about how to protect the amp and the solution is to get plugs. That will work. So if you have something on topic you can suggest, please go ahead.

Do you know anyone with a 3d printer? It would be really easy to produce those.

 

[Rojd]

Jack Cap – Mark Store

 

[Luckydog]

If the amp has a fan or any kind of air vent, I don’t think your idea will have much effect on dust entry. If you wish to seal the head from particulates, it seems much simpler and more effective to place the head in a case/bag/box.

 

[Slevage]

No, really, it wouldn't. I know the circumstances of my use of the amp. Dust would get in while I'm using it. I'm not going to spend money on a custom made cover and keep the cover on while I play. Thanks for the suggestion but no thanks, it will not work.

I've thought about how to protect the amp and the solution is to get plugs. That will work. So if you have something on topic you can suggest, please go ahead.

Can you squirt RTV sealant into the unused ports or do you anticipate needing them in the future?

 

[Mike Caldwell]

Can you squirt RTV sealant into the unused ports or do you anticipate needing them in the future?

Rubber plugs fine, RTV waaaaay too permanent of an idea.
For any plug I would not go any longer than about 3/8 of an inch.
Any longer and you could be hitting contacts and opening or closing contacts
on some jacks.

 

[Plain Old Barry]

Sure it would. Nor is dust much of an enemy of these jacks unless it's really dusty.

Maybe the next gig for the OP is Burning Man?

 

[Plain Old Barry]

If this is really an important thing, check out the rubber stoppers (like corks) in the nut and bolt aisle at any decent hardware store. Personally, I don't worry about it, but it's not my amp in question.

Hillman is a common supplier to hardware stores and home centers, I've used their stoppers to seal exhausts and intakes in r/c engines in storage.

 

[agedhorse]

Can you squirt RTV sealant into the unused ports or do you anticipate needing them in the future?

never use standard RTV on electronics, the acetic acid can damage the contact plating. There are specialty products but not commonly available.

Maybe the next gig for the OP is Burning Man?

If that’s true, nothing is going to help. Same for rodeo events, those who have worked these event know exactly what I mean,

 

[agedhorse]

No, really, it wouldn't. I know the circumstances of my use of the amp. Dust would get in while I'm using it. I'm not going to spend money on a custom made cover and keep the cover on while I play. Thanks for the suggestion but no thanks, it will not work.

I've thought about how to protect the amp and the solution is to get plugs. That will work. So if you have something on topic you can suggest, please go ahead.

YOU asked the question not me. I gave you a couple of on topic suggestions, one for storage and one for use.

I’ve been doing this a long time, with 40 years of touring and global tour support including plenty of dusty environments, including plenty of gear I designed.