Musicman Stingray Classic problem

[chrisplum]

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? 

 

[nige1968]

battery? playing position? tried with a different amp?

[chrisplum]

Hi - thanks for thoughts , yes have tried new battery and amp and leads - its a real puzzle

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

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.

[gafbass02]

I had this on a ray years ago. Never figured it out. 

[GrowlyBassDude]

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. 

[rmorris]

Reflow/Resolder joints.

Clean all connections - I recommend DeOxit followed by IPA (not the beer !)

Squeeze any PP3 clip - to ensure a tight fit.

[Bigguy2017]

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...

[chrisplum]

Many thanks to everyone for their ideas on this - will try all and let you know! thanks again