Members Super Rad! Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hey all, I've noticed over the last few weeks that one of my guitars seems to have some funkiness going on with the output jack. Sometimes it sounds fine, but other times it seems like there must be a bad connection or something because the output becomes very weak (the volume decreases significantly). I checked today and it seems as though all the connections are ok, but then again, I'm definitely not an expert. Any ideas as to what may be causing these problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shred and roll Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 What kind of jack is it? A regular or a barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Rad! Posted February 22, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 I believe it's a regular jack. It looks like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members everlight44 Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 After some time the signal tine (the long one) can need bent slightly back into place or polished/cleaned. Try those fixes... if they don't work, a new mono switchcraft jack will run you about $2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 Just FYI, it's an output jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Rad! Posted February 22, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 Ahh, that's for catching that error! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 Could be a loose connection as well. May need some new solder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members savoldi Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 Might want to try some contact cleaner on your pickup selector switch. I had the exact problem you're having and that's what it was. Also try wiggling your guitar cord while you're plugged in to your amp. Grab it where it goes into the jack. If it's crackling it's most likely the jack going bad as you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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