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scratchy output jack

zphreaky1

zphreaky1

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Apr 25, 2013
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Tucson, AZ
#1
Just got a new to me spector q4 pro. The output jack is a little scratchy. Should I straight away replace it or clean it or? I did a little searching and didnt come up with anything right away so I figured I would post. If someone has a thread to point me to that would be great.
 
#5
Replace it!!

Those barrel jacks just kinda 'go' after awhile; I'm in the repair biz and I just think of those as a "wear part" that will have to be swapped out periodically.

good luck!
 
#6
LowBC said:
Replace it!!

Those barrel jacks just kinda 'go' after awhile; I'm in the repair biz and I just think of those as a "wear part" that will have to be swapped out periodically.

good luck!
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+1 If it's a barrel jack this is truth.

On a panel jack you can often bend the contact tabs to resurrect it for a while, but on a barrel jack you can't reach anything. Hence buy a couple new jacks and throw them in the gig bag pocket or hard case compartment so when the time comes around again you'll already be ready.
 
#7
I'd replace the jack. A good one is what, $5? A cheap one is a waste. Don't bother with those.

As far as cleaning a jack, I find that a .22 caliber bore brush works well for this. I keep one in my gig bag for emergencies. This is good for getting through a gig, but usually not a long-term fix.
 
#9
I'd go with Switchcraft. If it's the barrel type, it's a part number 151 for mono or 152 for stereo. There are plenty of sources for them, but the ones that go for $5 are from companies I'm not familiar with... You can buy em all day for $10 a pop from all the top suppliers. Shop around a bit, and you should be able to get a good deal.
 

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