What's your preferred jack location?

[Beej]

Like a Strat style jack plate, on the edge of the body positioned just about under where a traditional one would go on the front.

Cool! I don't think I've come across one, but that's a great idea.

 

[Durham52]

I've always preferred front jacks, or the Strat style angled front lack socket.For Strat types I use a strait plug and for P & J style front jacks, a right angled plug. That way both options solve all the potential jack/cable related problems I can envisage.

 

[dspellman]

IN the trunk of the car?

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I prefer Jack remain in the parlour:

 

[TN WOODMAN]

My only true 57 style p bass is a Classic 50s with anodized guard. I love this with a right angle jack. Notice how many vintage p basses have a cracked or repaired corner of the guard where the jack is located.

My j basses are also fine with an angle plug on the metal control plate.

On my pj and 51 style basses I prefer using an electrosocket with a switchcraft jack socket over the more common football style.

 

[JRA]

but really, what's your favorite and why?

i voted "Standard Front Jack (e.g. P Bass)" but in fact i don't care. at my age = it must be obvious from the get-go.

 

[Beej]

i voted "Standard Front Jack (e.g. P Bass)" but in fact i don't care. at my age = it must be obvious from the get-go.

I think I'm in the same camp. I've tried several, and found i can make them all work. That said there are so many strong opinions on TB, I just wanted to hear from the masses when it's not just side or top as the choices.

 

[FatStringer52]

I'll take a front jack as long as I have a right angle instrument cable to plug into it . . .

 

[Hounddog409]

Carrots. I have no preference.

As long as my jack is in a glass over ice, I'm good.

As far as other location? Don't care

 

[mongo2]

Side then front.

Other preferences...

Right angled plug for instrument output, straight plug for amp input.

Marmalade

BLT

Over easy

Rye toast

I'm hungry.

 

[Jefenator]

They're all OK AFAIC.
My round back Ovation ABG has the jack sort of on the back, which can be a bit awkward if I get caught without one of my right angle cables.
Designs that strongly favor one plug type get a demerit from me. But if the aesthetics are cool I can get over it.

 

[2F/2F]

I like it in the classic P/J spot.

 

[ezstep]

I never had a preference until I purchased a bass with a rear-mounted jackplate. That is my favorite.

 

[BadJazz]

Not this one:

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I'm wondering what location people like to have their output jacks. Please explain or share photos of your preferred location and why. Manufacturers and small builders use different locations with different reasonings, but really, what's your favorite and why?

Here are some examples of the items listed in the poll for reference - any others you can think of, or like to see?

Front Jack: Often on a pickguard, or mounted to the front. For this poll, this refers to the jack sticking straight out of the body. Could be 1/4" or locking styles.
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Angled Front Jack: Jack mounted on the front of the body, but uses a mounting style to have it pitch the cord at an angle to the body. Examples:
Atlansia:
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Ibanez SR: View attachment 4058924
Strat Jack: View attachment 4058925

Side Jack: often seen on guitars, but a classic on many basses as well.
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Tail Jack: Dingwall is probably the best example, but I've seen other similar ones. In this case, the jack is at the tail of the bass, often pitched at an angle to let the cord hang over the strap. View attachment 4058935 View attachment 4058936

Rear Jack: These are less commonly seen, but used by more than a few builders when you start looking.
Brian Moore:
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Linc Luthier: View attachment 4058939

Yamaha:
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Ritter: View attachment 4058941

Beej: ( )
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Side or bottom.

 

[JimmyM]

Honestly, I don't care as long as it doesn't get hung up in the stand. I do have a 5 that's a little too close to the strap button on the side and sometimes it gets hung up, but since I rarely use it onstage it's not much of an issue.

 

[2saddleslab]

Side guy here.

 

[Recon1342]

I like my jacks to be located on the bass...

 

[FrenchBassQC]

Front for me.

 

[Killing Floor]

IN the trunk of the car?

Oh, yeah, never tried that. If your car is made after 2002 it has one of these so you can get out after.