Squier VM PJ jack socket replacement

[Romeo2]

Hello,

Cables got detached from the jack socket in my Squier VM PJ, ie it is at the bottom of the body so has a barrel.

So while I am at it I thought to replace the one that is there with something like this:

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neutrik-1-4-6-35mm-Barrel-Jack-Socket-for-Ibanez-Steinberger-Guitar-or-Bass-/190816570970"]http://www.ebay.co.u...s-/190816570970[/url]

An upgrade of sorts, I guess. Is this the right size though? I am not at home to measure it but are those barrels all the same length?

Any advice / suggestions on what socket to get, and whether the one I linked to is fine or not would be most welcome.

Thanks.

[Thunderbird]

Yep that's the correct one if its a passive bass but get a neutrick or switch craft one

Edited January 26, 2015 by Thunderbird

[KiOgon]

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1422275655' post='2670496']
Yep that's the correct one if its a passive bass but get a neutrick or switch craft one
[/quote]
Yes as Paul says - the one you have linked to is fine - Switchcraft ones are a bit dearer but reckoned to last longer, better in the long run [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Switchcraft-USA-Flush-Fit-Panel-Mount-Long-Barrel-Jack-Socket-Mono-or-Stereo-/271605229500?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item3f3ceee7bc"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3f3ceee7bc[/url]

Cheerz, John

Edited January 26, 2015 by KiOgon

[Romeo2]

Thanks fellas, just purchased a soldering kit, will be doing first electronic repairs soon, first ever, so wish me luck! Or actually, wish it to the Squier ...