Bass Parts

[Robert Kramer]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

It would be interesting to know how many Monster Cables used (in the pool of bad press) were straight vs. angled when these jacks failed. I can't help but think the answer would be 'straight' and the cause of the jack failure was due to the straight 1/4 plug taking too many good hits while plugged into the jack.

I use Monster Cable without issue. I think its more of a dimensional issue. the inside diameter (I.D.) of the jack and the outside diameter(O.D.) of the plug are too close in tolerance. Used carefully, no trouble but when the union is stressed that's where the problems occur.