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Is it only me...
... or are the output jacks on Smith basses getting worn out remarkably fast?
The two new I have (-01/-03) tend to be quite loose already. Have you noticed that too or am I abusive to my Smith basses only? Haven't experienced such tendency with other brands I've owned. |
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Jacks?
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Different ones but the one I use most is the one a use when I practice and that one's labled X-lines.
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Hmmm......
Not familiar with those cables. Out of all the Smiths I've played over the last 12 years, I've only had one output-jack fail. That was a good 8 years ago.
Do you use a straight 1/4 or angled plug-end going in to your bass?
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Straight...
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Straight.....
Is it possible, given the straight 1/4 plug-end, that your output-jack is taking some hits while plugged in? Given the placement of the output-jack on the bass, you really need to be extra careful when using the straight 1/4 plugs into the output-jack. With the angled plug-end you reduce the impact to the output-jack in the event you sit the bass down while plugged in or whatever other impact may occur to that area of the bass while plugged in. Make sense?
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Jack spring
All Jacks have an inner spring to hold the Plug. Top mount Jacks can be squeezed back as needed but barrel Jacks like these cannot. Some Cables on the Market with slightly over-sized tips or plugs can, will and do prematurely strip the strength of these springs. The Jacks/Cables that have been reported to have 'killed' the most Jacks in the last 20 years are those made by Monster. They are aware of this and use a type 2 on the cables that kill them. The regular sized type 1 is not as damaging. Jacks lasting 10 years or so are evident by this. Jacks lasting weeks or months tell a different story.
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It makes total sense what you're saying and I have thought about getting angeled plugs but haven't had this problem before so just haven't. |
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plugs..
Not you, the cable maker. The difference can be .002" difference.
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Well.....
It doesn't have to be "abuse". It only takes stepping on the cord while pulling away at an angle that can apply additional stress to the output-jack.
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Well......
The problem may be determining what "type" you have (oversized or not).
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Others.....
I've heard others here on the Forum recommending George L's as a solution to this issue.
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Plug-ends....
I'm only suggesting angled plugs as a possible solution and to illustrate how the angled plug could mitigate damaging these output-jacks. I also use straight 1/4's but again, I am very careful and over-aware of my surroundings and that potential "hit" that might occur to the plug at the output-jack. I'll even go as far as to unplug the cable from my bass until I am ready to play. Plus, this also helps extend battery life. : )
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Yes, but I don't step any more on the cord while palying a Smith then any other basses.
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Ofcourse. So I would need to find another over sized cable or just change the jack.
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Just wanted to hear if any body else also have noticed this compared to other brands but it seems like my basses has been exposed to something any how. Not just the jack that tends to wear out fast. |
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Hmm.....
Well, if you bought them used, no tellin what type of history is behind them. Is it possible the issues you have were inherited?
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What else?
What else has "worn out"???
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No.......
No, not "over-sized" cable, but one that fits that barrel-jack better for you. Have you tried the George L's?
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