Possible Jack problems

[Shay]

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?

 

[Bean]

Jack? Last time I saw him he was doing alright...

 

[Shay]

Thanks for the reply...

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

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?

Welcome to the Forum.

With electronics, always check your battery first. Otherwise seek advice from where you bought your Bass or contact Ernie Ball customer service:

[email protected]

Cheers.

 

[adouglas]

Thanks for the reply...

Since you're new, a little context….

Jack Williams is one of our moderators, Lord and Defender of the Bongo Faith, and an all-around good guy.

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.

Welcome, and please hang around and tell us about yourself!

 

[Shay]

Wasn't the battery, going to bring it back to the store this weekend and get it all re soldered and what-not.

 

[2ndBassGuitar]

Jack? Last time I saw him he was doing alright...

You don't know jack

 

[oddjob]

You don't know jack

Yes I do

 

[bovinehost]

My wife has a lot of possible Jack problems.

xoxoxo

Jack

 

[Holdsg]

re-soldering, in my experience, is pretty common need for basses older than 8 years or so.

 

[Rano Bass]

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.