Sparky Mark Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Does anyone still produce instrument cables with this type of connector? I need the extra springy contact at the base to maintain a good connection on one of my basses. (I'm looking for a 10 foot cable; ideally right angled to straight connectors). Many thanks for any guidance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 You'd be better off replacing the jack socket on your bass. Use of this type of plug is the reason why it doesn't work well with others any more. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 7 hours ago, BigRedX said: You'd be better off replacing the jack socket on your bass. Use of this type of plug is the reason why it doesn't work well with others any more. Normally I'd agree with you completely. In this instance however this is a 30 year old bass in totally original condition and this lead has never been used with it previously so it's not the cause. It works perfectly with the bass but is 20 feet long which is longer than I need for most gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) If you only need the Special Plug bass end... cut it in half and fit standard plugs on the other end... then you have a spare! My Fav plugs at the mo are these... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363103213608 Edited February 20, 2023 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 40 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: If you only need the Special Plug bass end... cut it in half and fit standard plugs on the other end... then you have a spare! My Fav plugs at the mo are these... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363103213608 Yes, that's what I thought of doing but I'd like to keep a 20 foot cable as an option too. Fussy blighter I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 http://planetwavesci.com/product/1-4-plug/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 38 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: http://planetwavesci.com/product/1-4-plug/ I saw that too but no stock anywhere that I could find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 On 20/02/2023 at 20:48, Sparky Mark said: Normally I'd agree with you completely. In this instance however this is a 30 year old bass in totally original condition and this lead has never been used with it previously so it's not the cause. It works perfectly with the bass but is 20 feet long which is longer than I need for most gigs. Personally I wouldn't consider a bass that's only 30 years old, sufficiently vintage to be worried about keeping it in original condition, especially when the modification wouldn't even be noticeable under normal circumstances. And even if it was, for me usability always trumps originality when it comes to maintaining an instrument. However if you really want to avoid replacing any parts, I would take the bass apart and if possible gently squeeze the jack socket contacts so that they grip normal plugs tighter. Even if you find one of those Planet Waves leads eventually it will damage the jack socket even further, and then no plugs will work reliably with it. Of course if it is a barrel jack socket your only option is to replace it, and since they are notorious for failing no-one think badly of you for doing so. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 23 hours ago, BigRedX said: Personally I wouldn't consider a bass that's only 30 years old, sufficiently vintage to be worried about keeping it in original condition, especially when the modification wouldn't even be noticeable under normal circumstances. And even if it was, for me usability always trumps originality when it comes to maintaining an instrument. However if you really want to avoid replacing any parts, I would take the bass apart and if possible gently squeeze the jack socket contacts so that they grip normal plugs tighter. Even if you find one of those Planet Waves leads eventually it will damage the jack socket even further, and then no plugs will work reliably with it. Of course if it is a barrel jack socket your only option is to replace it, and since they are notorious for failing no-one think badly of you for doing so. This is the bass in question, a 1991 Thumb that I've owned since about 1992. The barrel jack socket is accessible and I do have the ability to replace it; I'm just reluctant to, although it would be an opportunity to replace it with a black one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I don't think you'd have any problem with this jack socket needing to be replaced. It's a well-know weak point of Warwick basses, and I think most people would be surprised that it has lasted this long! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, BigRedX said: I don't think you'd have any problem with this jack socket needing to be replaced. It's a well-know weak point of Warwick basses, and I think most people would be surprised that it has lasted this long! I've just this morning ordered a black Switchcraft stereo barrel jack socket. The current one works fine even with a normal jack plug until a side force is applied to the plug which cuts the signal. It's never happened on a gig but does happen occasionally when sitting. The problem seems to be too much clearance at the entrance hole allowing the jack to move around. I'll check the replacement one doesn't have the same issue before fitting. Thanks for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybass Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) This may have been forwarded already…..I only use Neutrik jack plugs as the circumference always works in barrell sockets (Switchcraft). I’ve had similar contact problems but the use of Neutrik worked best. I have measured Jack plug circumferences on cheaper and Neutrik plugs and there is a difference. try this EBay supplier, they do different lengths. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284787881077?var=586456998876&_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20201018205123%26meid%3D8ecda6891dd34736862baf4f4dd2135e%26pid%3D101286%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26mehot%3Dag%26itm%3D586456998876%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DWatchlistVariantWithMLR%26brand%3DNeutrik&_trksid=p2380057.c101286.m47999&_trkparms=pageci%3Ad3f1e549-c190-11ed-b676-e63a57ae2f19|parentrq%3Adab1c6c71860a0a539406299fffee55a|iid%3A1 Edited March 13, 2023 by mybass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I got one of these a while ago for as a backup for a cable I have like yours. Slightly different design but the same idea.. https://www.hotroxuk.com/planet-waves-custom-compression-series-leads.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) On 13/03/2023 at 10:23, BigRedX said: I don't think you'd have any problem with this jack socket needing to be replaced. It's a well-know weak point of Warwick basses, and I think most people would be surprised that it has lasted this long! 'tis done, replaced the chrome with black. Edited March 17, 2023 by Sparky Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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