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Warwick's crappy inputs
- Thread starter kiennbrd
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It sounds like it might be the jack itself. Perhaps the componenrt they used is not as robust as it could be.
Replace em!
Unfortunately, even the higher end jacks tend to crap out pretty quick. Used to be the switchcraft ones lasted a lot longer, but they seem to be lower quality now.
Being a tech, i have a few hardcore gigging customers who come in to have the jacks replaced before any important run of gigs or tours. one of my regulars has had about 4 jacks in the last 2 years
Unfortunately, even the higher end jacks tend to crap out pretty quick. Used to be the switchcraft ones lasted a lot longer, but they seem to be lower quality now.
Being a tech, i have a few hardcore gigging customers who come in to have the jacks replaced before any important run of gigs or tours. one of my regulars has had about 4 jacks in the last 2 years
Wow that's lame. I'd figure i could just buy a new jack at guitar center. Follow the colors of the wires and just solder them back to the same places this current jack is soldered to? Or should i just bring it in and have the guy at the store do it? I'm a musician before a guitar tech. Thanks again.
they are just typical barrel jacks... I had my Corvette for probably 7 years and replaced it twice... not with original parts though... not a big deal, you can hear it going ahead of time (crackly) and this bass was used hard for sure.
at the same time, no other bass I have owned has needed this..so, I guess it does kinda suck.
at the same time, no other bass I have owned has needed this..so, I guess it does kinda suck.
Yeah, it's always a good idea to try some contact spray first (at least that's what it's called in Denmark).
The best thing for a standard jack with poor contact is a Planet Waves cable - I fixed a Rick with a lousy jack that way and never had problems again.
The best thing for a standard jack with poor contact is a Planet Waves cable - I fixed a Rick with a lousy jack that way and never had problems again.
Once the jack is replaced try is using a cord with a right angle plug at the bass end and a straight plug on the other end. The standard cords with straight plugs stick out far from jack and can easily be hit and this could possibly cause damage to the jack.
knarleybass
Commercial User
I have a Warwick Infinity, and it has that long barrel jack, and it needs replacing. Those jacks go out and need replacing every couple of years, it comes with the territory.
It's nothing to do with it being a warwick, barrel jacks are just shite. the last two basses i've had with barrel jacks have both crapped up on me like this, and it pisses me off.
I despise all barrel jacks.
The best solution I've found is to replace the stock crap Warwick one with a High Quality expensive one. In fact the one I have in my Steamer Stage II is a Fishman jack for an Acoustic guitar. It's the best one I've ever used.
Then routinely spray De-oxid into the jack to keep the contacts clean. Then I just baby it so it will last a long time.
The best solution I've found is to replace the stock crap Warwick one with a High Quality expensive one. In fact the one I have in my Steamer Stage II is a Fishman jack for an Acoustic guitar. It's the best one I've ever used.
Then routinely spray De-oxid into the jack to keep the contacts clean. Then I just baby it so it will last a long time.
I've taken to replacing mine with 3-pin mic jacks. Unbalanced pair to the output and the free pin ties to the shell to turn on the preamp.
As long as you can solder, you should be fine. Guitars aren't exactly rocket-science, and you'll probably save money (and gain experience) by doing this. If you mess up, which I highly doubt, you could take it to a guitar tech. Just do as you described and it should work.
Just wanted to say I've never had even the slightest problem with my Corvette in the four + years I've owned it.
I've had 21 Warwicks. I think MAYBE 2 of them had decently functioning output jacks. I need a replacement right now actually on my FNA Jazzman.
Ya know, that's a good point that I hadn't really considered... I guess I just expect them to last forever. haha
All my Warwicks have been older ones, with the newest ones being 01's, but even those are 8 years old now! Wow, time's flying and I'm getting old!
+1
While I haven't replaced mine yet; I have does crackle a bit if the jack is jiggled or turned. It only causes a problem if I'm trying to get an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder compliant signal through to my delay pedal.
Also; as previously mentioned use the right angle plugs. They are more secure and less likely to cause damage to the input jack. To me it looks cleaner too.
