Output Jack: Good Replacement?

UnclePsychosis

Hi folks

The output jack on my Schecter Corsair is a bit dodgy---I lose connection sometimes if I waggle the cable. I want to replace it with a better/more reliable one. 

Can anyone recommend a good replacement jack? Preferably one that doesn't require any drilling or other woodwork...I took a photo of the one thats there just now. I think @camf has done this before, any recommendations Cam? 

GuitarMonkey

There is only one brand worth fitting, and that is Switchcraft. About £2.50 everywhere.

ThePrettyDamned

What he said.

Although are you sure it's not the cable?

UnclePsychosis

It's the jack, can feel it moving. Plus, it happens with two different Kabls so I'm relatively confident its not them.

ICBM

Switchcraft.

Only.

Ever.

I really have no idea why other companies can't make something as simple as an open-frame jack properly, but they can't.

http://www.allparts.uk.com/collections/jack-sockets-plugs-guitar/products/1-4-inch-input-jack-switchcraft-11-mono

You'll also need a shakeproof washer, since they don't come with them and the one from your ld jack may not fit if it's metric. The most economical way to buy one from Allparts seems to be this

http://www.allparts.uk.com/collections/nuts-washers-1/products/nuts-2-star-washers-2-smooth-washers-2-for-usa-pots-and-input-jacks

Although other parts supply companies are available .

UnclePsychosis

Cheers.

I will have a go at tightening up the existing one (I think that might be the problem) and then replace it if it goes funny again.

UnclePsychosis

@icbm by shake proof washer do you mean the toothed one? I always wondered what they were called. Do you use a smooth washer as well?

GuitarMonkey

It's generally called a star washer, I think. I put a flat washer under the nut.

ICBM

UnclePsychosis said:

@icbm by shake proof washer do you mean the toothed one? I always wondered what they were called. Do you use a smooth washer as well?

Yes. The toothed shakeproof one goes on the inside and stops the jack turning relative to the plate. The smooth one goes on the outside under the nut and makes it easier to tighten the nut *without* turning the jack.