does anyone else have problems...

[Mobay45]

I started using a power conditioner after I blew an amp one night in rehearsal. I flipped the switch, had sound for a split second and then nothing but a blown fuse. After trying to replace the fuse that kept blowing, I took it in to be repaired. $250 later, I had it back with a new amplifier inside. It was less than a month out of warranty. Tha's when I decided that a $79 power conditioner was worth the investment.

 

[Bassplyr]

I've been lucky so far, but definitely pushed my luck playing in some of the nappy bars I've played in. I prolly really need to look into it. Which is better the Furman or Juice Goose?

 

[xshawnxearthx]

question.


what does the problem i had stated, have anything to do with my, or other peoples power conditioner?

 

[crazybass888]

Personally, I like Furman... They've got a good rep and are generally less expensive... plus it keeps my power soft and managable...

 

[bovinehost]

what does the problem i had stated, have anything to do with my, or other peoples power conditioner?

You think a thread can start out with a subject and then just STAY there?

It's never happened before, but anything's possible.

 

[armybass]

If the jacks keep going out than it must be something with the preamp. You can't be getting a bunch of bad jacks. I have never had one go out but I know that some folks have had to replace them.

 

[bovinehost]

I'm a Bad Jack.

 

[Mobay45]

I have the solution. Don't jump up and down when you play!

 

[Disquieter]

I'm a Bad Jack.

looks like you need to be replaced...



but seriously, if your jacks are consistantly going bad, I would either blame You, or whoever is putting them in.

a output jack is a very simple thing, metal post touches metal pole, tada, theres sound.

the preamp would not cause the jack to go bad, because more often than not, the problem can be traced back to a poor soldering job. theres nothing electronic about the jack for a surge of electricity or whatnot to destroy.


if it happens with multiple cables, then it is the jack (or all your cables...).

I would suggest regulating your cables width, some cables have a bigger tip than others (monsters are notorious for having big tips...), if you aren't sure which is bigger, invest in a cheap set of calipers and measure, or just use one kind of cable.

having the variation in cable size will lead to different ammounts of stress against the metal post which is intended to spring back into place once you remove the cable. this is why older instruments are generally quite easy to plug in (i swear my 79 is filled with KY).


it sounds like the problem very well could be a misalligned post, but without handling it myself it's hard to tell, a quick fix for that would be to simple remove the jack, and bend the post in a hair, not too much, but enough for some snug connection. if that doesn't solve the problem, have the jack professionally replaced, it will cost 10 bucks to put it in, but it's guaranteed.



love and tenderness
joel D.

 

[xshawnxearthx]

the stingray jacks are like no other jack.


the first one went, the second one went, the third one is going. all from the same thing. having the cable stood on and it bending the inside of the jack, so if it goes one way, its not fully touching.


ive figured it out. ernie ball is gonna send me a new one so when i get everything re-wired i can have a new jack as well.


all i have to do is not the cable instead of just looping it. i tried it in providence on saturday, and knotting it worked perfectly.

 

[bovinehost]

the third one is going. all from the same thing. having the cable stood on and it bending the inside of the jack

I daresay that it would have been quite a bit easier to diagnose the problem if you'd spelled that all out initially.

 

[tkarter]

with the input jack on their music man.

i'm on number 3, in need of a fourth one.


a.) is there any kid of warranty?
b.) i hate to be stubborn, but ive already paid for 2 of them, and 2 of them to be installed, now im gonna have to pay for a third?


i dont abuse my bass. so i do not understand how they could keep going like that

I daresay stomping on cables wouldn't fall under a warranty claim either.

tk

 

[Mobay45]

Do you loop your cable over your strap button before you plug it in? If you don't already, consider doing it. It will help to keep from pulling the cable against the input jack.

The other thing you might seriously consider is going wireless.

 

[spectorbassguy]

Do you loop your cable over your strap button before you plug it in? If you don't already, consider doing it. It will help to keep from pulling the cable against the input jack.

I thought EVERYBODY did this!!!

 

[jongitarz]

Sigh.....

 

[Soulfinger]

Oh dear lord.....

 

[armybass]

a output jack is a very simple thing, metal post touches metal pole, tada, theres sound.

You haven't seen a EBMM Jack young grasshopper........

 

[Mobay45]

I thought EVERYBODY did this!!!

So did I, but you never know!

 

[gareth]

hey shawn, its nice to see another B9er with good taste in basses.. if flat earth makes a trip to Portland Oregon drop me a line, my band would absolutley open for you. onedirtyhand [at] yahoo [dot] com

 

[tkarter]

The fact that earlier you said EB was going to send you a free jack just blows me away. What customer service would do that especially if someone was yanking the cord around? EB is who!! I love my SR 5 and from the looks of it I can love it forever more with EB helping all the way!!

tk