Evil Undead Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I just got a new pickguard for my Squier P, and noticed that the output jack is now 1mm or so closer to the bridge, and the jack inside now rests against the wood at the lower tip of the cavity. It makes the pickguard bulge out maybe 1/2mm from the body just by the jack. Barely noticeable. Is this going to make the jack not work? It seems to be ok at the moment but was wondering if there will be any problems down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 It sounds like the pickguard is not quite a perfect fit . It's impossible to say if the jack is under too much strain without seeing it , but it should be ok . Take a look at it and try and see if it is under pressure or more susceptible to being tugged than before . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 If it works it works although it isn't going to help the lifespan of said jack or indeed pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1358887210' post='1946688'] It sounds like the pickguard is not quite a perfect fit . It's impossible to say if the jack is under too much strain without seeing it , but it should be ok . Take a look at it and try and see if it is under pressure or more susceptible to being tugged than before . [/quote] Nah the fit isn't quite perfect, but only in that one tiny place. The jack is rested pretty snugly against the wood, but I can't tell if it's under strain or pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 If it is warping the plate then I'd say there is some kind of pressure. You could always take a slice of wood out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Or open up the hole in the pickguard a bit in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Eeeeeee I'm not reet handy like Edited January 22, 2013 by Evil Undead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1358889272' post='1946733'] Or open up the hole in the pickguard a bit in the right direction. [/quote]Yep, or that of course but not too far mind as you may need giant washers to cover up the mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Does the jack still have the second nut screwed on under the scratch plate? If so, just take it off. If not, open the hole in scratch plate up a bit so that the collar of the socket just sits in the enlarged hole. You could countersink the inside of the mounting hole as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Is this the Axesrus PG Mel? Maybe they changed the design as mine (ive had 2) were ok. I did have to rotate the lugs on the input jack to get them away from the cavity wall but it wasn't as tight as yours by the sounds of it. Come to think of it the jack socket from my old P-Retro was a lot tighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 I thought about rotating the jack. But didn't know if I should in case the wires come off (yeah, I'm that clueless)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 The jack and tone pot are the only things ive not replaced in my CV (other than when i had the P-retro in). The wires should be long enough to rotate it a bit so the lugs aren't touching the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1358887657' post='1946702'] Nah the fit isn't quite perfect, but only in that one tiny place. The jack is rested pretty snugly against the wood, but I can't tell if it's under strain or pressure. [/quote] If the jack goes so deep into the body that you recon it's hitting the back, you can check this by putting a thin sheet/piece of blue-tac on the back of the body cavity and see if, when you put the jack/pick-guard back in place, it pushes through the blue-tac. If it does, then you may need to get a sharp knife blade, or chisel and take a shaving out. OR you could adjust the washers round the jack, spacing it slightly more proud in the pick guard. It sounds like the problem isn't drastic and any practical/electronics minded person could check and fix it for you. Maybe you know someone in the family or a friend who's handy with a "small" screwdriver and maybe a chisel (Not some ham-fisted nutter) who can take a look for you. If you live near me I'd be happy to take a look. If all fails I'm sure your music shop will know someone, but a mate would do it for a coffee. Hey, just another thought.... you could take it to your local Maplin, and show them the problem and ask what bits you need to fix it. Those guys are practical and would enjoy helping fix the problem. (Maplin management might not agree it's a good use of their time... but needs must!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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