dustdbassslo6 Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 I've had this Ibanez Soundgear bass for 4 years now and the input jack is all messed up. I have to run the cord through my strap and pull it up so it doesn't crackle and pop (rice crispies?). If I just plug the cord straight in without the strap trick, it just falls out. So, I'm lookin' into getting a new one (input jack), how much is this and how easy is it to do-it-myself? If you're ever looking for me, a don't go too far. Cause if you really wanna find me, you know where I are... with me and my bass guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H. Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 The jack can run anywhere from $4.00-$12.00 depending on the brand. I recommend Switchcraft. Also, is the bass active or passive? This will determine if you need a stereo or mono jack. As far as "do it yourself" it's 2-3 connections (stereo/mono) that you can do yourself with a little solder and a soldering iron. http://www.identity5.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustdbassslo6 Posted December 4, 2002 Author Share Posted December 4, 2002 yeah, it's an active eq onboard there. If you're ever looking for me, a don't go too far. Cause if you really wanna find me, you know where I are... with me and my bass guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_dont_fret Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Dude, that's simple. It'll take 10 minutes, max. Go for the middle price stuff...too cheap, and it's not good, too much, and it's not really worth that much anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Yeah, replace that sucker. It will take about $10, 10 minutes, and a soldering iron. No sweat. Dodgy input jacks are nothing that you should have to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fonz Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 it might not even be the jack, just a bad connection. before you gout and buy a new jack, try just re-soldering the connections to it. if that doesn't fix the problem, yeah go buy a new jack. Eeeeeehhhhhhhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruiser_dup2 Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Originally posted by Bastid E: it might not even be the jack, just a bad connection. before you gout and buy a new jack, try just re-soldering the connections to it. if that doesn't fix the problem, yeah go buy a new jack.I don't know, if the cord is just falling out it sounds like the contact has gotten bent. I'd probably just replace it. Bruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H. Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Most Ibanez basses have a barrel type jack in them (my own included). They are notorius for wearing out. We put new ones in guitars and basses here at the store for our customers pretty regularely. http://www.identity5.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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