xilddx Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 It's a standard 1/4" Warwick (MEC) barrel jack. I need to get a replacement very quickly, preferably before 5 October but definitely by the 8th. I can get a Switchcraft from RS but are there better ones out there? Many thanks, N Quote
Ou7shined Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Try [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/category/Electronics/Jack_Sockets,b.html"]here[/url] man. Before you order, check first to see if you require a mono or stereo socket. Quote
chris_b Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 WAL use Switchcraft so they are probably one of the best. Neutrik do these sockets as well. Drop Dave (OBBM) a PM. He'll have the right answer! Quote
xilddx Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1317633006' post='1392409'] Try [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/category/Electronics/Jack_Sockets,b.html"]here[/url] man. Before you order, check first to see if you require a mono or stereo socket. [/quote] Thanks mate, it's stereo. I know WD and Allparts, I've had stuff before from both. I suppose my qestion is are there barrel jacks out there that are better than Switchcraft? Or are (as I suspect) Switchcraft pretty much the best anyway? Quote
xilddx Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1317633140' post='1392410'] WAL use Switchcraft so they are probably one of the best. Neutrik do these sockets as well. Drop Dave (OBBM) a PM. He'll have the right answer! [/quote] Good call, Chris, thanks! Quote
Clarky Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Hey Nige, if by any chance it doesn't arrive in time, I can lend you one of my basses mate Quote
xilddx Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1317640398' post='1392517'] Hey Nige, if by any chance it doesn't arrive in time, I can lend you one of my basses mate [/quote] That's so kind mate, thank you! It should arrive tomorrow and I have a backup bass if it doesn't. Thanks again, Clarky, I really appreciate that. Quote
goingdownslow Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) Might be late now, but useful to know in future, [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/6.35mm-stereo-long-reach-chassis-socket-223988"]MAPLIN[/url] Edited October 5, 2011 by goingdownslow Quote
xilddx Posted October 5, 2011 Author Posted October 5, 2011 [quote name='goingdownslow' timestamp='1317819280' post='1394912'] Might be late now, but useful to know in future, [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/6.35mm-stereo-long-reach-chassis-socket-223988"]MAPLIN[/url] [/quote] I saw that the other day, but just realised it's a neutrik! For £2.29! I got my Switchcraft from RS for about £13 + £4.95 next day delivery, and there's a Maplins not far from me. That will teach me to read more closely, I assusmed it would be a piece of Maplin junk. Quote
BassBunny Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 I've used the Maplin, (Neutrik), ones and never had a problem with them. At that price I always have a new spare one kicking around. Quote
eParrot Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 Old thread but... I recently bought an Ibanez sr-500 and I'm in love with it. I noticed that the sound would cut off when tugging the cable the 'wrong' way and actually ordered a Neutrik stereo jack and started looking for my good old soldering iron. I tried a couple of different cables that are part of my bass kit with same problem. Now, this morning I decided to dig out an old Whirlwind Leader cable from my guitar gear (sorry, I'm a guitarist really - nobody's perfect) and bingo! Try as I might to get it to misbehave, it's rock solid. So the message is: the plugs are 'standard' but the tip shape varies a lot between manufacturers. It so happens that the old Leader just fits, so I'll be keeping the new jack as a spare. For now. Quote
warwickhunt Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 [quote name='eParrot' timestamp='1329049707' post='1536411'] Old thread but... I recently bought an Ibanez sr-500 and I'm in love with it. I noticed that the sound would cut off when tugging the cable the 'wrong' way and actually ordered a Neutrik stereo jack and started looking for my good old soldering iron. I tried a couple of different cables that are part of my bass kit with same problem. Now, this morning I decided to dig out an old Whirlwind Leader cable from my guitar gear (sorry, I'm a guitarist really - nobody's perfect) and bingo! Try as I might to get it to misbehave, it's rock solid. So the message is: the plugs are 'standard' but the tip shape varies a lot between manufacturers. It so happens that the old Leader just fits, so I'll be keeping the new jack as a spare. For now. [/quote] Yes, it is a fact that for all 1/4" jack plugs are meant to be the same size, some do vary in size. I had a mare with Planet Waves cables and one of my basses, swore I'd never have another yet a mate reckons that it is the perfect lead and sorted out the problem of cutting out on his bass. Only thing I'd add is; if eParrot ever turns up to a gig and his WW lead is missing he'll be shafted if he has to use another brand! Quote
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