chrisplum Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Hi has anyone had and resolved an issue with intermittent output failure of a Stingray? Mine will intermittently cut out / fuzz over then a change of lead or a wiggle of output jack solves it - tried a new socket and various leads but still happens. Any thoughts please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1968 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 battery? playing position? tried with a different amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisplum Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Hi - thanks for thoughts , yes have tried new battery and amp and leads - its a real puzzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 What sort of battery compartment do you have? Is it the screw down type or one of those plastic flip up ones? I think the Classic normally has the screw down type. If it's a flip up one, check/clean the contacts. I've had that before where corrosion is not allowing a good contact. The symptom sounds like a problem I had with my jazz a few years back. One of the solder joints was on it's way out. Re-soldered and sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I had this on a ray years ago. Never figured it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrowlyBassDude Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Only ever had that issue on a Stingray once and it was a dodgy battery compartment. However, intermittent connections in general are a pain. You just need to be methodical and trace it back over from the jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Reflow/Resolder joints. Clean all connections - I recommend DeOxit followed by IPA (not the beer !) Squeeze any PP3 clip - to ensure a tight fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy2017 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Sounds like the output jack's ring contact might be not be making good contact. Give the jack a good clean and have a close look at the contacts with a jack inserted. Replace if suspect. PP3 battery clips are notoriously crap, made of chinesium, and it's hard to source a good one. (The RS Pro ones are OK RS PRO Press Stud 9V PP3 Battery Contact | RS Components (rs-online.com) It is possible to solder (quickly) the DC cables onto the battery terminals as a test. Also a piece of foam jammed in the battery compartment, pushing on the connector can help. Do as rmorris says... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisplum Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 Many thanks to everyone for their ideas on this - will try all and let you know! thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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