Installing a locking output jack

EADG · 05-04-2006, 09:25 PM

Is this possible if it does not come standard on the bass? Just an idea I had. I play a Schecter Studio 5 (lefty, although I don't know if that matters).

pitchfork · 05-05-2006, 10:48 AM

Sorry can I see one of these, locking jack? Never heard of them.

Roo_bass · 05-05-2006, 12:10 PM

I think he means one of these:

But I could be wrong.

LewsTherin · 05-05-2006, 01:24 PM

You should be able to install one.

Its just like replacing your jack normally. The only things that could be problems are:

-Screwholes from the old jackplate
-The hole drilled for the old jack might not be big enough

EADG · 05-05-2006, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roo_bass

I think he means one of these:

But I could be wrong.

Exactly.

nicatterberry · 05-05-2006, 03:58 PM

The hole for those is larger. The problems that come with that jack outweigh the benefits.

EADG · 05-05-2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicatterberry

The hole for those is larger. The problems that come with that jack outweigh the benefits.

I don't think I'm going to do it.

nicatterberry · 05-06-2006, 01:02 AM

Honestly, as long as you put your cable through your strap it works just as well. My cable never falls out of my bass without the locking jack.

EADG · 05-06-2006, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicatterberry

Honestly, as long as you put your cable through your strap it works just as well. My cable never falls out of my bass without the locking jack.

Exactly, I just saw the store I work at has some spare jacks and wondered if it was possible. I wouldn't want to take off my basses' beautiful gold jack anyway.

AG · 05-07-2006, 04:58 PM

Something I have found very usefull is using these types of jack sockets:

As aposed to [URL=http://www.quasarelectronics.com/images/components/35socket.jpg]these[/url]. If you can fit them into your cavity route then i would always go for them, they provide alot more pressure onto the jack and 'lock in' alot better.

***Aes820*** · 05-10-2006, 07:46 AM

Those Neutrik ones would work.

But consider the option of using an XLR cable?
Maybe later down the track you could use the extra conductor in the XLR cable to provide some kind of phantom power to active components inside your guitar.
Then there's no need to waste space inside the guitar for the 9V batteries, and no need to be continually opening up the gutiar in order to change 'em when they go flat.

Slight Return · 05-11-2006, 08:13 PM

I'd just put a star washer on.

~~Miek~~ · 05-11-2006, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aes820

Those Neutrik ones would work.

But consider the option of using an XLR cable?
Maybe later down the track you could use the extra conductor in the XLR cable to provide some kind of phantom power to active components inside your guitar.
Then there's no need to waste space inside the guitar for the 9V batteries, and no need to be continually opening up the gutiar in order to change 'em when they go flat.

Could you explain phantom power?
I've heard about it before, but don't know what it actually is.

***Aes820*** · 05-11-2006, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkymike

Could you explain phantom power?
I've heard about it before, but don't know what it actually is.

Phantom power involves powering something from somewhere else.

EADG · 05-11-2006, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aes820

Those Neutrik ones would work.

But consider the option of using an XLR cable?
Maybe later down the track you could use the extra conductor in the XLR cable to provide some kind of phantom power to active components inside your guitar.
Then there's no need to waste space inside the guitar for the 9V batteries, and no need to be continually opening up the gutiar in order to change 'em when they go flat.

Installing an XLR output jack into my bass? Yes, I have, but I don't think I'd do it. It seems really inconvenient. I don't really mind changing the batteries, I don't do it often.

muthafunkabass · 05-13-2006, 09:54 AM

AES, I'm not sure if you already knew, but if you buy a bass/guitar from Winter's Custom (owner is NavyBass on here) you can get the phantom power option.

Peg Dizzler · 05-13-2006, 04:10 PM

So.. Aes, you're suggesting using an XRL cable for the output jack, instead of the 1/4"? So that you could also have the option of phantom power?
That is an awesomely insanely cool awesomest idea ever. I never even though of that.

Phantom power is a standard 48v, correct? Or can you use a device to get different amounts..? So if you had active pickups, how exactly would you go about doing that?

AG · 05-13-2006, 04:17 PM

Phantom power is usually 48v. But when it comes to this sort of thing, you'd want 9-18v.

moghes69 · 05-13-2006, 05:06 PM

i think jp's phantom power uses a 1/4" jack, so i think its possible to do it without an XLR cable

AG · 05-13-2006, 05:52 PM

You can do it with a 1/4" stereo jack and a stereo cable.

Tip = hot, Ring = +9, Sleeve = ground.

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05-05-2006, 10:48 AM	#2
pitchfork Beerman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swindon Posts: 5,822	Sorry can I see one of these, locking jack? Never heard of them.

05-05-2006, 12:10 PM	#3
Roo_bass omg stolen avatar Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,171	I think he means one of these: But I could be wrong.

05-05-2006, 01:24 PM	#4
LewsTherin MX Warwick Club HUZZAH! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CMass USA Posts: 8,608	You should be able to install one. Its just like replacing your jack normally. The only things that could be problems are: -Screwholes from the old jackplate -The hole drilled for the old jack might not be big enough

05-05-2006, 03:58 PM	#6
nicatterberry MX I dig drinking tea Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oakford, IL Posts: 3,799	The hole for those is larger. The problems that come with that jack outweigh the benefits.

05-06-2006, 01:02 AM	#8
nicatterberry MX I dig drinking tea Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oakford, IL Posts: 3,799	Honestly, as long as you put your cable through your strap it works just as well. My cable never falls out of my bass without the locking jack.

05-07-2006, 04:58 PM	#10
AG AG sucks. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, North East Posts: 18,057	Something I have found very usefull is using these types of jack sockets: As aposed to [URL=http://www.quasarelectronics.com/images/components/35socket.jpg]these[/url]. If you can fit them into your cavity route then i would always go for them, they provide alot more pressure onto the jack and 'lock in' alot better.

05-10-2006, 07:46 AM	#11
*Aes820* Moderator Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Straya Posts: 18,065	Those Neutrik ones would work. But consider the option of using an XLR cable? Maybe later down the track you could use the extra conductor in the XLR cable to provide some kind of phantom power to active components inside your guitar. Then there's no need to waste space inside the guitar for the 9V batteries, and no need to be continually opening up the gutiar in order to change 'em when they go flat.

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Slight Return The Procrastinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,435	I'd just put a star washer on.

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muthafunkabass ¯\(º_o)/¯ Lefty Bassist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 8,345	AES, I'm not sure if you already knew, but if you buy a bass/guitar from Winter's Custom (owner is NavyBass on here) you can get the phantom power option.

05-13-2006, 04:10 PM	#17
Peg Dizzler look I'm a TBF wannabe Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still in the luthier's workshop... Posts: 5,065	So.. Aes, you're suggesting using an XRL cable for the output jack, instead of the 1/4"? So that you could also have the option of phantom power? That is an awesomely insanely cool awesomest idea ever. I never even though of that. Phantom power is a standard 48v, correct? Or can you use a device to get different amounts..? So if you had active pickups, how exactly would you go about doing that?

05-13-2006, 04:17 PM	#18
AG AG sucks. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, North East Posts: 18,057	Phantom power is usually 48v. But when it comes to this sort of thing, you'd want 9-18v.

05-13-2006, 05:06 PM	#19
moghes69 finally... 3 gav points Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: montville new jersey Posts: 1,640	i think jp's phantom power uses a 1/4" jack, so i think its possible to do it without an XLR cable

05-13-2006, 05:52 PM	#20
AG AG sucks. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, North East Posts: 18,057	You can do it with a 1/4" stereo jack and a stereo cable. Tip = hot, Ring = +9, Sleeve = ground.