alexbartman Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Help please - i was planning to invest in a new guitar but recent economic pressures means that has to be put on hold....so I have to turn to emergency home repair. I have a 1980's Hohner Jack bass which has active pickups selected by a switch on the body....only thing is, they do not work, when the switch is in the "passive" position its just about OK (a little crackly) but the active does not work at all - obviously I have put a new 9V battery in.... Im pretty sure the jack socket is loose - a week ago, I could get the active LED to light if I manipulated the lead in the socket - although this has now stopped working. The socket does feel very loose when I put the plug in...so, can I buy a replacement socket - and what exactly do I need to buy (and where can I buy it from online in the UK) to fix the problem - I have had a look on ebay but cant find anything suitable - I'm hopeing these replacement parts are pretty standard - this bass is never going to be a collectors piece, so no need to go overboard!!! Help please - very grateful for it!!! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) You may find the jack socket just needs taking apart, cleaning with emery paper, then refitting, tightening again, saves hunting for a new one. When you take it off you will see if there is any obvious problem like loose wire or dirty/bent contacts. Edited December 29, 2008 by Al Heeley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 [quote name='alexbartman' post='365311' date='Dec 29 2008, 09:20 AM']The socket does feel very loose when I put the plug in...[/quote] We've all been there... It's just age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='365324' date='Dec 29 2008, 09:55 AM']We've all been there... It's just age. [/quote] Some of us are already there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 [quote name='alexbartman' post='365311' date='Dec 29 2008, 09:20 AM']Help please - i was planning to invest in a new guitar but recent economic pressures means that has to be put on hold....so I have to turn to emergency home repair. Alex[/quote] Alex, if you fill your profile in there maybe a friendly and helpful BCer near to you that can help you thru this...! Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexbartman Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Ok - Ive done it now - I have managed to break the wires that connect to the jack....can anyopne recommend a good (and hopefully reasonable) guitar repairer in Hertfordshire or N London (UK of course!!) ..Now Im desperate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Blimey, hardly a guitar repair job that, just find someone who canb solder and loosen a nut without denting the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octavedoctor Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='alexbartman' post='365624' date='Dec 29 2008, 05:42 PM']Ok - Ive done it now - I have managed to break the wires that connect to the jack....can anyopne recommend a good (and hopefully reasonable) guitar repairer in Hertfordshire or N London (UK of course!!) ..Now Im desperate!![/quote] I used to be the guitar tech for Hohner from 1983 to 1989. I may still have some bits for these; active circuit boxes, etc. Contact me if I can be of any help.. If you are in Herts you aren't far from Northants, I think. Try Dave Farmiloe in Wellingborough. I can PM you his e-mail address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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