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Ibanez SR jack plug problem


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I've got an Ibanez SR600L in a natural flat finish which looks very susceptible to damage.

My problem is that the sculpted cut out for the jack socket is at such an angle that once the plug is in its a nightmare to get a grip on the plug to get it out again.  I'm concerned that the finish around the socket is getting marked and damaged.

The easiest way is to pull it out by the lead but that makes me cringe.  I can't leave it plugged in because I believe that as it's an active bass that will kill the battery?

Am I alone with this problem or is it possible to get a different style or longer plug that I can actually get a grip on to remove it?

Thanks.  

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28 minutes ago, KiOgon said:

That looks like a good idea and worth a try for a pound.  Could I leave the adapter plugged in then just plug the usual jack/lead as required or would the adapter being plugged in permanently kill the battery too?   I'm a beginner here..

T-Bay,  I've tried a right angled plug and though it's easy to remove the lead it looks a bit clumsy and pokes out more or less at right angles to the front of the body.

A mate has just given me a cheapo 'Nikkai' (from Maplins?) lead to try.  The jack plug moulding is about 10mm longer than mine so may be easier to get a grip on. 

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Yes the adapter will complete the circuit and shorten battery life without the cable plugged in, but if you found the fit of the cable end into the adapter was tighter than the adapter into the socket (if you see what I mean), that would be a bonus :D

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I've got an SR.  Like above, get or make a decent lead.  Any worth it's salt has the jacks gripping the cable so you an pull the cable without it leaving the jack in the socket.  Also the Neutrik jacks are long enough to grab hold of.

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