Andy muse Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 hey guys.. the bit where you plug the lead into my bass ( plug in ??? )has broke. There are 2 metal rings ( like polos ) have just fell of .... what can i do ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Screw them back on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomrulez Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 The jack? Buy a new jack and replace it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy muse Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Screw them back on they look like they was just glued on or done with a blow torch there are no screws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 they look like they was just glued on or done with a blow torch there are no screws Are you referring to the couple of 'rings' at the bottom left of that picture? If so you should just be able to 'screw' them on to the threaded section of the jack socket. No actual screws required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy muse Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Are you referring to the couple of 'rings' at the bottom left of that picture? If so you should just be able to 'screw' them on to the threaded section of the jack socket. No actual screws required yes those rings are what have fell off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy muse Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 THe jack dosent come out far enogh its inside the guitar itself always has been so the hole is the only thing visible. so there is nothing to screw on to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 then screw twist them back on and you should be fine. they occasionally loosen up after a while, so that's probably what happened here. edit: take the jack plate off, put the jack back in position, then screw them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Chizzlebrox Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 He might be better taking it to a local music store and getting them to do it, so he doesn't somehow mess up the wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy muse Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DVWpjWd0JQ there i made a quick video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 He might be better taking it to a local music store and getting them to do it, so he doesn't somehow mess up the wiring. yeah, and they shouldn't charge for something like this, but... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DVWpjWd0JQ there i made a quick video basically, the nut and washer fell off, and the jack got pushed back inside. in order to fix this -remove two screws around jack plate -remove jack plate -push jack back through jack plate, being careful not to pull at the wires -put washer then nut back on -put jack plate back on easy enough, but i'd bring it to a shop if you're not comfortable. plus you need a certain tool to tighten it all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 You'll notice the jack plate has two screws on. Unscrew them so the plate comes off, then take hold of the actual socket which should be inside the guitar DO NOT twist the socket as you'll twist the wires and probably fuck it up, instead just keep it straight. Thread the socket through the hole in the plate, the twist those two rings that fell off back on, making sure not to twist the jack socket as you do so. Then screw the plate back on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy muse Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 ok im not a DIY person and i often f*** things up should i take it too shop or will ii be ok fixing my self Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 ok im not a DIY person and i often f*** things up should i take it too shop or will ii be ok fixing my self well if you're not comfortable with it, i'd just take it to a shop. it's a simple enough fix, so they most likely would do it for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy muse Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 ok i will tell my parents they gunna be maaaaad lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 It's an easy enough job for you to do even if you're not good at DIY. Just be careful not to twist the wires and nothing can go wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Chizzlebrox Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 ok i will tell my parents they gunna be maaaaad lol No offence, but why would they be mad? Things break, it's not as if you did it deliberately or owt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy muse Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 No offence, but why would they be mad? Things break, it's not as if you did it deliberately or owt! my parents are dicks lol they over react to everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Better idea: open the back cover, you should see something like this Now, put the rings over your plug, plug in and try fastening them while holding the jack from the inside. Then you know they're aligned as they should be, and you won't twist the wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy muse Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Better idea: open the back cover, you should see something like this Now, put the rings over your plug, plug in and try fastening them while holding the jack from the inside. Then you know they're aligned as they should be, and you won't twist the wires. no that looks hard i would screw that up is it still ok to play ... unplugged ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewez26 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 -remove two screws around jack plate -remove jack plate -push jack back through jack plate, being careful not to pull at the wires -put washer then nut back on -put jack plate back on . That's what I did when my copystrat OP jack came came apart. It's really not a big deal fix, It's much easier if you have a second person there to hold it still while the other person screws it back on, but I guess it isn't a problem with one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshH Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 this thread makes me sad for the male gender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 i....what......just...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 It's not good when hooglebug is speechless about guitar repair/building. Last time that happened, rhythm stopped jumping, and started dancing further and further away ...until the earth's axis tilted I think he's got his answer for now - take it to a shop and yes you can play it unplugged. What bass is that up there? nice wiring pr0n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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