Bongo Input Jack problem.

[BongoPeg]

I am worried about my Bongos input jack because every time I plug it in its fine but when I take the plug out it feels like it is grinding as I pull it out... Any ideas what its about or am I just crazy? I treat my Bongo like a baby so it worries me.

I took my Bongo to a store to try out some amps and the guys there thought it was brand new, even though I have had it for about a year and a half already.

 

[Rick Auricchio]

Have you tried with a different cable, to eliminate the plug as the cause?

 

[BongoPeg]

Yes that is the first thing I tried... and I also just changed the batteries, not that that would have anything to do with it.

Maybe I'll just have it checked out. I am just not sure if they will take the kind of care I would. I would weep for weeks if it came back in anything less than perfect shape.

 

[J Romano]

Have you tried spraying electronic contact cleaner in the plug. Spray some in and work the jack in and out. May solve the problem!

 

[Codasound.net]

Have you taken of the back cover and watched it as you plugged/unplugged the cable?

 

[bovinehost]

I am worried about my Bongos input jack because every time I plug it in its fine but when I take the plug out it feels like it is grinding as I pull it out... Any ideas what its about or am I just crazy?

Well, I'm the last person on earth to call anyone else crazy (certain exceptions apply) but on mine, it does feel a bit different on the way out than it does on the way in. I have always figured it's the Way of the Barrel Jack.

 

[adouglas]

Have you taken of the back cover and watched it as you plugged/unplugged the cable?

That doesn't do any good with a barrel jack. You can't see the plug.

To the OP...

You say it "feels" like it is grinding. Two questions:

1) Are there any marks on your plug to indicate that something is rubbing on it?
2) Does it affect the sound at all? Pops/crackles/dropouts? If not, then is it a real issue?

This is a commodity part that costs a few bucks. If it really bugs you, consider getting a new one and swapping it out. Ain't rocket surgery, just a simple solder job.

 

[BongoPeg]

No, no real sound issues, but I just don't want to be breaking anything. If its cheap to replace than maybe that's what I'll do. Thanks though, I appreciate the help a lot.

 

[OrigamiElephant]

If it's not marring your plug (which you would "probably" see if it were grinding" and there aren't any sound issues, I don't think you have to sweat any further complications.

Still, a couple dollars for peace of mind, is a pretty sweet deal if you ask me.

 

[Sonnyonbass]

I was looking at the title of this thread, and I read it as 4 random words.
Was kinda funny. (on this forum)

Ok.

nm.