Fixing the input jack

[raycer]

The input jack on my new/used Dean 5 is having problems.

I get popping from it thru the amp at times, like the plug isn't tight enough inside it. I did a search on here and read in a old post that sometimes in can be fixed by making the metal clips inside the jack stick out a bit more so they can hold the plug snug. How would I go about doing that with out messing it up too much

I know a new jack is cheap but I am horrible at soldering, and money is tight to have someone do it for me,atleast for the next few weeks.

 

[Finger Blister]

$10 for a switchcraft jack
$10 for a shop to install.

If you can't come up with $20...

 

[therealting]

Another trick is to use a stereo jack, these tend to hold up better IMO.

 

[Figjam]

To replace a jack, do you always have to remove pickguard etc to get to the cavity, or do some basses allow you to change it just by unscrewing the jack and putting a new one in?

 

[Tyler Hole]

From my experience with them you have to remove the control cavity plate or pickguard so you can remove the wires on the jack to take it out.

 

[therealting]

Or the jack plate, if that is what it is mounted on.

 

[Figjam]

Figured so. I have the same problem in my Godin, the cables a little loose so when it wiggles it makes noise, and ill probably put a new jack in next time i change strings.

 

[Tyler Hole]

Are you sure the input jack is tightened all the way so IT doesn't move around? On one of my old basses the input jack would come loose a little and would cause loud noises when the cable moved.

 

[Figjam]

Its tightened any way i can, externally, i havent checked inside yet.

 

[raycer]

Oh, it's only $10 or so for a shop to change it??? I thought it would be more.

 

[Tyler Hole]

Oh, it's only $10 or so for a shop to change it??? I thought it would be more.

Depends on the shop...here they would probably charge like $20 cuz their bastards...

 

[embellisher]

Moved to Setup.

 

[raycer]

sorry I posted it in the wrong forum. I wasn't sure where it should go

 

[embellisher]

It's cool, man. No big deal.