wiggy Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 The Jack socket on my Dot Studio is starting to come loose and I'd really welcome some suggestions as to how to tighten it. I've tried getting my fingers to it from the F hole so that I can keep that part still whilst tightening the nut on the outside but no go as I can't reach it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1Picker Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Try putting a small pair of needle nose pliers into the hole and expand them so they hold the jack tight while you tighten the nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I use a piece of wire and bend it at a 90 degree angle. I have some 14 guage wire left over from a wiring project in my basement. I put in into the jack hole and turn the wire so the end inside the body of the guitar comes in contact with the tip of the jack. Then I use a wrench or socket, not on a ratchet, to tighten the nut while holding the wire tightly so the jack doesn't turn. Then I just pull the wire out. The stock jacks are notorious for loosening up. Some have used clear finger nail polish afterwards to seal it off. I don't do that and I haven't had to tighten mine up in quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Now you know you've got a gen-u-wine Epiphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSAKing Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 A length of wire coat hanger bent 90 degrees will work well if you don't have a piece of wire heavy enogh for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I used the trussrod wrench, inserted short end first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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