Wiring a cab

thomasw88

Just bought an extension cab on the bay.  looks like it has a jack plate, but no jack socket in place.   Happy to wire that up, but just wondering what mono jack input sockets are the best?

something like this? Neutrik NMJ4HC-S   or something else?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neutrik-NMJ4HC-S-1-4-Mono-Jack-Socket-Switched-Panel-Chassis-Mount-Chrome-/282211082784?hash=item41b5176220:g:~K0AAOSw-CpX96iv

ICBM

These are much better.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLIFF-ELECTRONIC-COMPONENTS-S2SNS-SOCKET-1-4-JACK-UNSWITCHED-2POLE-/171118832795?hash=item27d77a2c9b:g:~t4AAOxyoVZTIj~8

Only a small difference in some ways, but having the threaded bushing as part of the frame rather than part of the nut is much stronger if the cable gets tugged.

thomasw88

ok thanks John.

One more question -  regarrding wire - I've got some thickish guitar hook up wire lying around (22awg i think),   is that going to be ok,     or should I use lamp chord wire, or an  old guitar cable  or anything else?

ICBM

22awg is a bit thin, but should be enough unless it's very high power - guitar cable is too thin really. Lamp cord or ripped-down old mains cable (any gauge) is also fine.

thomasw88

or this?

https://www.maplin.co.uk/p/van-damme-blue-series-studio-grade-speaker-cable-twin-axial-priced-per-metre-n02ju


sorry I'll stop pestering in a bit!

ICBM

A bit overkill, but not too bad. The only problem is whether you can get it through the holes on the jack and speaker terminals, but I think you will with that. You shouldn't just solder it on 'flat', solder doesn't make a very robust mechanical joint and they can crack and fall off.

thomasw88

So just to check I can use a kettle lead or figure of 8 cable and that would be fine?

I do have some 18awg hook up wire is that goimg to be perfectly safe?? 

ICBM

Yes. Don't over-think it too much . Anything where the cores are about the right thickness to fit in the holes in the terminals is fine. If it's too thin it will be obvious and if it's too thick it won't fit .

Modulus_Amps

Any 2 core cable that is 22AWG or above would be fine for your amp, I have some here and sockets I can post up if needed.

Those CAA cabs I did recently had 8AWG cable supplied with them, pure silliness

thomasw88

cheers guys.  I think I have everything ready to go.  So keep an eye out for mushroom clouds in aberdeenshire!!

I did the fatal error of looking at american forums about the guages so was just wanting to get some sensible confirmation...