repairing amp inputs

[Jjones32]

So i have a fender bxr300 head and the input is broken on it after looking into it I'm almost certain the input need to be replaced. I'm not all that good with repairs but i can do it myself. So would replacing the jack myself be do able or is this something i should go to a pro for?
thanks for any help

 

[shadewind]

If it's just the jack itself which is broken, it's very easy to do if you're decent at soldering. If there's something else which is wrong and/or you can't solder, get a pro.

 

[DopplerShift]

I know what you mean about the BXR300 inputs. They're plastic and degrade from heavy use over the years. I had to order the proprietary fender plastic inputs and have them soldered on. My Grandpa is really good with a soldering iron so he hooked me up. I can't solder worth a damn, so if it was me, I'd take it to someone.

 

[shadewind]

Won't Neutrik connectors do? Neutrik is THE connector brand.

 

[fdeck]

An alternative to the proprietary jacks would be to install a plain jack and run wires from the terminals to the printed circuit board. Of course you should not do this if you don't know how to work on mains-powered gear safely.

 

[Bassman822]

Only problem with using a plain panel mounted jack is that the "ground" is not always grounded

 

[fdeck]

Only problem with using a plain panel mounted jack is that the "ground" is not always grounded

True, and a good point. One must be careful to maintain the grounding scheme of the original design. If the jack has a plastic or non-grounded bushing, this should be taken into account when choosing a replacement.

 

[johnk_10]

most of those fender amps use a pcb mounted jack with multiple switches in them (either a 4 pin or a 9 pin) so a switchcraft or a neutrik will not work without extensive modification, so i'd just use a solder-sucker to remove the solder, and solder in a new one.

you can get them here:
4 pin: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

9 pin: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[Vittu]

depends on the risk involbed, I have a marshal guitar amp that has everything on one circut board, so if any spot on it gets messed up than its worthless. If the input is separate then its just a minor solder

 

[fdeck]

most of those fender amps use a pcb mounted jack with multiple switches in them (either a 4 pin or a 9 pin) so a switchcraft or a neutrik will not work without extensive modification, so i'd just use a solder-sucker to remove the solder, and solder in a new one.

you can get them here:
4 pin: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

9 pin: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

Ewww. If they're that ugly, then I agree, just get the direct replacement.