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  1. 04-03-2011, 11:46 PM #1
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    Possible Jack problems

    Hey guys,

    I was just wondering if anyone had a similar problem.

    After plugging my bass in today (2010 'Ray Classic) I noticed that every now and then my sound would be very thin. Like there was a wire loose somewhere on the preamp. I swapped out cables, so I know it's not that. Could this just be a loose ground-wire or something? Maybe a dead battery? I haven't had it plugged in long enough for the battery to die, unless they only last around 20 hours playtime .

    So if anyone has had a similar problem, if you could help, that would be awesome. I took a quick check on the wiring for the preamp, nothing looked loose, but then again, in my apartment there is nowhere with sufficient lighting to really give it a good look.

    Thoughts? Suggestions?
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    Jack? Last time I saw him he was doing alright...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shay View Post
    Hey guys,

    I was just wondering if anyone had a similar problem.

    After plugging my bass in today (2010 'Ray Classic) I noticed that every now and then my sound would be very thin. Like there was a wire loose somewhere on the preamp. I swapped out cables, so I know it's not that. Could this just be a loose ground-wire or something? Maybe a dead battery? I haven't had it plugged in long enough for the battery to die, unless they only last around 20 hours playtime .

    So if anyone has had a similar problem, if you could help, that would be awesome. I took a quick check on the wiring for the preamp, nothing looked loose, but then again, in my apartment there is nowhere with sufficient lighting to really give it a good look.

    Thoughts? Suggestions?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shay View Post
    Thanks for the reply...
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    We also kid alot around here, so please don't take offense if someone gives you a joke answer to a real question.

    Rod is right… battery first. Bad batteries do exist. Then CS.

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    Wasn't the battery, going to bring it back to the store this weekend and get it all re soldered and what-not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gearhunter420 View Post
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    My wife has a lot of possible Jack problems.

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    re-soldering, in my experience, is pretty common need for basses older than 8 years or so.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shay View Post
    Wasn't the battery, going to bring it back to the store this weekend and get it all re soldered and what-not.
    Good luck, hope they can make it work again.
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