hopefully that will fix it for you.I thought about this. I will try it.
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For a custom shop bass , I shouldn't have any issues...
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What he said! These Neutrik connectors fixed the problem with my Dingwall NG3 recessed jack.
You can do-it-yourself or buy a cable.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NP2RXSilent--neutrik-np2rx-au-silent?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...-silent-guitar-cable-angled-straight-20-foot?
***, we know that at Fender QC is lacking, but at least for the CS products I thought they still had a decent quality control.
I mean a defective jack on a new 7000usd bass?
C'mon
I mean a defective jack on a new 7000usd bass?
C'mon
I wouldn't expect a right-angled jack to work with that, necessarily. The socket is recessed into the body so the jack probably isn't fully engaging? As previously suggested, have you tried a straight jack plug?
Don't draw conclusions too soon, might be user error.
I have a couple of Squier CV50S. One still has the cup style jack. It worked fine until I replaced my 90 degree plug with an old style flat Switchcraft plug. Now it falls out. With the newer style plug (wire tucked behind the strap) I never had a problem . Beautiful bass. Color me jealous
I've seen a bass worth probably more than twice of this bass jack fail within a few years. It happens, just replace the jack. It's annoying but guitars need maintenance sometimes. Throw a pure tone jack in there it's 2 solder points. You can position it to protrude a litter farther out from the socket as well, and a right angle jack will fit nice. I did this on my friends tele.
Perhaps it's Fender's idea to make it more of an actual relic? 
That said most likely the nut has come off either on the inside or the outside depending on what type of jack it is.
You could certainly just replace it. But it could be a physical problem, take the outside nut off and see what's going on inside.
That said most likely the nut has come off either on the inside or the outside depending on what type of jack it is.
You could certainly just replace it. But it could be a physical problem, take the outside nut off and see what's going on inside.
I use right angle plugs and some fit better than others. My live rig cable fits perfectly, my home practice cable does not. I make sure there is as little of the threaded shaft inside the cup [using the thinest locking washer] vs outside.I thought about this. I will try it.
Much like the 2 saddle bridge, it takes a little more effort but well worth it. Especially on a beauty like that!
That's a recessed jack - they all do that. It's not a "QC" issue; it's just inherent in that design. On the plus side, those jacks last a LOT longer than the barrel jacks that are often used in side output instruments.
A Custom shop exists to make things that are different. As you are typically asking for a one off, or ordering from a very limited run, the economies of scale don't apply, and you pay extra for that. A lot of people assume that, since they are paying more, that everything should be better. You do get individual attention to the things that the person assembling the bass does, but the cnc program used to cut the wood parts, the finishing process, and the hardware pieces attached to them are often the same exact machines, parts, and processes used in regular production runs. "Custom shop" doesn't automatically mean "better".
A Custom shop exists to make things that are different. As you are typically asking for a one off, or ordering from a very limited run, the economies of scale don't apply, and you pay extra for that. A lot of people assume that, since they are paying more, that everything should be better. You do get individual attention to the things that the person assembling the bass does, but the cnc program used to cut the wood parts, the finishing process, and the hardware pieces attached to them are often the same exact machines, parts, and processes used in regular production runs. "Custom shop" doesn't automatically mean "better".
I had a cs p bass that I hated. The bass just wasn't comfortable and was actually harder to play then my old Mexican p bass.
It's not defective, it's just a recessed design that doesn't work with certain plugs. A stratocaster has a different kind of recessed jack, which also doesn't work with a lot of plugs That doesn't mean every stratocaster is defective.
Unfortunately these days nothing seems to be perfect. Companies (their employees specifically) just DON'T CARE. It's all about money and mostly the "old school" way of thinking and morals are like 75% gone. (No I am not that old - 80s.)
Jut be glad it's a simple hardware part that could EASILY be replaced or fixed without causing any cosmetic change. If you like the rest of the bass, I'd consider yourself lucky these days.
I've only purchased one new FCS bass, and the tuners were SO STIFF I can't understand how someone at the factory strung it up and didn't care. They also did not drill rivets so that the tabs on the back of the vintage tuners were sunk into the body (it was a 65, so yes, it should have been). I had to use PLIERS to take the strings off so I could replace the tuners with Gotoh (which also have no tabs, fixed both problems at once). But it told me exactly the level of concern the Fender employees have now. The retailer (Empire) was quite apathetic to my complaint after spending nearly 4 grand. They offered to refund me for the price of new tuners but were hardly quick to act. They dismissed the unsunk tabs problem altogether. (Will never buy from them again)
The rest of the bass was Amazing though, so after a little effort it wasn't a big deal. It could be worse. Cosmetic damage, twisted neck, electronics problems, tuner issues, bad truss rod, etc.
Jut be glad it's a simple hardware part that could EASILY be replaced or fixed without causing any cosmetic change. If you like the rest of the bass, I'd consider yourself lucky these days.
I've only purchased one new FCS bass, and the tuners were SO STIFF I can't understand how someone at the factory strung it up and didn't care. They also did not drill rivets so that the tabs on the back of the vintage tuners were sunk into the body (it was a 65, so yes, it should have been). I had to use PLIERS to take the strings off so I could replace the tuners with Gotoh (which also have no tabs, fixed both problems at once). But it told me exactly the level of concern the Fender employees have now. The retailer (Empire) was quite apathetic to my complaint after spending nearly 4 grand. They offered to refund me for the price of new tuners but were hardly quick to act. They dismissed the unsunk tabs problem altogether. (Will never buy from them again)
The rest of the bass was Amazing though, so after a little effort it wasn't a big deal. It could be worse. Cosmetic damage, twisted neck, electronics problems, tuner issues, bad truss rod, etc.
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Eh….the tuners should work. Plain and simple. So I definitely agree with you there.
As for the tabs not having a recess, in 65 they didn't, and these are built to be "period correct", so I understand why they're not.
My 66 CS PBass is this way as well. But my tuners work fine.
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