BSR4EG Electronic issue? Need Help!!

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by jeremy jones

So cleaned off the contact with a machinist stone and they defiantly need to be replaced...The connections are all loose but I got it working again..the connections seem really touchy.

I think I'll take it into a local shop and have them solder it I don't have the tools to do this.

Thanks for looking into this for me!

Why not just locate a new battery cap with new wiring?

All you would need to do is cut far enough behind the damaged battery cap (including a determined amount of the original wire behind the damaged cap). Then just splice on the new cap and new wiring to the good/remaining wires. Make sense? It would be a very easy fix, however, if you are not comfortable doing this, then find someone qualified that is.

[jeremy jones]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Why not just locate a new battery cap with new wiring?

All you would need to do is cut far enough behind the damaged battery cap (including a determined amount of the original wire behind the damaged cap). Then just splice on the new cap and new wiring to the good/remaining wires. Make sense? It would be a very easy fix, however, if you are not comfortable doing this, then find someone qualified that is.

That sounds like an easy fix I'm willing to try.. As long as I dont have to solder anything! I thought I had to take the wire off and re solder a new one to the circuit board.. I think I can handle splicing the wire!

Ill pick up some cleaner too while I'm at radio shack!

Is it better to use the gold coated cables? I always see those at the guitar store but never pony up the extra money for them. I didn't know monster cables were bad to use thanks for letting me know!

I'm in Newport News, VA so PA is really far for me to travel.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by jeremy jones

....Is it better to use the gold coated cables? I always see those at the guitar store but never pony up the extra money for them....

Not necessarily. Just make sure the one you have is in good working order.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by jeremy jones

....I didn't know monster cables were bad to use thanks for letting me know!....

I've been using Monster Cables for years and have had no issues, but then I am VERY careful with my gear. Again, Ken is not recommending them for use with the Smith Basses/Input Jack.