Broken Pickup

[wishface]

My bass is a bit rubbish, but that's ok. However the pickup seems to have died. When i plug into an amp nothing comes out. The pic enclosed is the wiring, it's not a great pick and I can't realy tell what the problem is. Looks like a loose wire maybe, but I have no idea how to fix this or even what I'm looking for. If anyone else does, i'd be grateful. Thanks. This things on its last legs anyways. 

[Teebs]

Hi Wishface

It looks like the wire highlighted has come adrift & needs re-soldering. THis may be something that you can do yourself, or if you're not confident, maybe a friend with a soldering iron & who knows what he's doing.

Failing that, where in the world are you - a fellow BCer might be able to help.

Good luck!

 

[Teebs]

Another option would be to speak to Mr @KiOgon who could suggest a replacement wiring loom (he knows about these things! )

[KiOgon]

Looks exactly as Mr @Teebs has pointed out, a stray black wire needs re-soldering to the jack socket. Alternatively, new looms are available 😊

[wishface]

Thank you. I wil see if I can solder it

[mcnach]

On 11/06/2019 at 15:13, wishface said:

Thank you. I wil see if I can solder it

 

If not, post your general location and I'm sure there must be somebody near that can help. It is a really quick repair.

[Doctor J]

If you can, solder it in such a way that it will run around the socket to the lug it is pointing at, not over the socket where it can be interfered with by the lead being plugged in and out, which could have caused this. Use a cable tie or something similar to get that other lead away from where it will be moved by the lead also.

[BassBunny]

I'm in South Manchester and the proud owner of a soldering iron.

Give me a shout if you need me to sort it out.