Barrel Jack recommendation

[Richard R]

Hi all,

The barrel jack socket on my active bass has become worn over time so the connection is intermittent. 

I'd prefer fully enclosed as that's the same as the original, though reading the forums here there seems to be mixed views on these.

 

Recommendations for best brands? I would default to Neutrik, but they only seem to make open versions.

 

 

[neepheid]

All barrel jacks are the work of the devil, regardless of who made them.

 

Neutrik make barrel jack sockets - although I think they are branded Rean these days, but it's the same company.  And people love to get sloppy with the naming when they think Neutrik sounds cooler and it's not "wrong" enough to be officially called on it.

 

https://www.rean-connectors.com/en/product/nys2203

 

Edited Tuesday at 15:59 by neepheid

[KiOgon]

Switchcraft - best by far.

 

Available many places, for example; https://www.thomann.co.uk/allparts_switchcraft_ep0151_buchse.htm?gQT=1

[Richard R]

Thanks both.

@neepheid - I agree when they wear out they have to be replaced rather than just crimped, but the bass is 20+ years so I can live with that wear rate.

 

If I can find a chrome Switchcraft that's probably the one to go for.

[Hellzero]

I've tried all barrel jacks available including Switchcraft and EMG, but they are all dire or close to it.

 

I've been using these for many many many years instead and they are as good (bad?) as the others, but at a very low price: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alnicov-Cylinder-Output-Socket-Electric/dp/B08L6845FP/

[PaulThePlug]

Pure Tone do a Barrel Jack...

 

[NancyJohnson]

I have a side jack/barrel on one of my Hamers.  While it works ok, it simply will not stay tightly bolted in and the space inside the body cavity is a nightmare to get even a little spanner into to tighten the nut.

 

Horrible things.

[42Hz]

I have dealt a few times at https://www.banzaimusic.com. They are more component oriented than mainstream dealers. I needed a barrel jack for my Warwick and tgey had it. Also - not all barrel jacks are created equal. Compared to main stream shops Banzai are quite slow and unresponsive so be patient 🏖️

 

Here is one for Ibanez, look around and you may find: https://www.banzaimusic.com/ibanez-output-jack-1-piece-3jk1j23r.html

Edited yesterday at 08:34 by 42Hz

[mybass]

Try ‘Allparts’ in the U.K. and Thomann

[Andyjr1515]

Switchcraft in my experience.  That said, barrel jacks are a difficult concept from an engineering and materials point of view and so even the best won't last as long as, say, a Switchcraft standard jack.

[Andyjr1515]

StringsDirect also sell Switchcraft barrel jacks.