look at this pretty switch jack:

[pixeltarian]

So I'm fixing my bass amp. the input jacks are shot and OHHH man! I found these AWESOME closed circuit connectors at axman, but they're too big. I've never plugged into a jack that felt as nice and secure as these. Just thought I'd share. here's some photos. click to enlarge:













sadly, this is the one I'll have to use

[Tod]

Originally Posted by pixeltarian

So I'm fixing my bass amp. the input jacks are shot and OHHH man! I found these AWESOME closed circuit connectors at axman, but they're too big. I've never plugged into a jack that felt as nice and secure as these.

sadly, this is the one I'll have to use

Yes, that one will fit in most places better than the other. I've used them quite a bit over the years and thy're okay. Keep in mind you can always slightly bend the tip contact to get a better connection.

[pixeltarian]

Originally Posted by Tod

Yes, that one will fit in most places better than the other. I've used them quite a bit over the years and thy're okay. Keep in mind you can always slightly bend the tip contact to get a better connection.

I'm using two of the one (high gain/low gain inputs)

cool.
I can fit them in, but if the twist they contacts might touch. options:

- wrap one or both in electrical tape
- find big shrink wrap tubing
- get a very tiny screw and tap into the plastic to keep them from ever spinning
- dap a bit of epoxy on the threads so they won't ever come loose and spin


are those my only options, or is there a good solution to keep them from touching and/or spinning? If they are my only options, which is the best option?

[pw3]

Think about combining big heat-shrink tubing with lock washers between the inner face of the panel and the shoulders of the jacks. Best of both worlds, if you can find the stuff. If not, look for heat-shrink tape.

[Tod]

Originally Posted by pixeltarian

I'm using two of the one (high gain/low gain inputs)

It's hard for me to see from the picture, when you say "(high gain/low gain inputs)" does that mean it's a stereo tip-ring-sleeve plug.

cool.
I can fit them in, but if the twist they contacts might touch. options:

- wrap one or both in electrical tape
- find big shrink wrap tubing
- get a very tiny screw and tap into the plastic to keep them from ever spinning
- dap a bit of epoxy on the threads so they won't ever come loose and spin

are those my only options, or is there a good solution to keep them from touching and/or spinning? If they are my only options, which is the best option?

You shouldn't have to worry about twisting if the nuts are tightened properly. It's best to use a socket or box type wrench to tighten snugly. Just don't crank on the wrench so hard it might strip the nut.

What brand of plug is it. The contact stems should be fairly heavy duty, not like the radio shack ones I've seen.

[pixeltarian]

Originally Posted by Tod

It's hard for me to see from the picture, when you say "(high gain/low gain inputs)" does that mean it's a stereo tip-ring-sleeve plug.




You shouldn't have to worry about twisting if the nuts are tightened properly. It's best to use a socket or box type wrench to tighten snugly. Just don't crank on the wrench so hard it might strip the nut.

What brand of plug is it. The contact stems should be fairly heavy duty, not like the radio shack ones I've seen.

I got the connectors at a surplus store. it's all wired in now.
I didn't do anything with the jacks thus far. if the do twist someday, I can probably just loosen then nuts and twist them to a position where they don't touch.

they are 2 TS jacks but they're closed circuit. Meaning when nothing is plugged in, the current passes through. there are 3 leads, but two of them are for the tip. There is no ring.