Dub-T-123 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 What is the trick to securing the telecaster jack/cup thingy? I tried tightening the jack back up and it feels tight but the cup is still sticking out. I took off the pot/switch plate so I could grab the jack from the back end while I tighten, but I seem to be missing something here. I gave the guitar to my brother and it came loose on him, so it's possible that he lost a part or something maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Here's a pic if that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brc Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 What is the trick to securing the telecaster jack/cup thingy? I tried tightening the jack back up and it feels tight but the cup is still sticking out. I took off the pot/switch plate so I could grab the jack from the back end while I tighten, but I seem to be missing something here. I gave the guitar to my brother and it came loose on him, so it's possible that he lost a part or something maybe I have a socket that will fit the nut to tighten the input jack Or Stewart Macdonald sells a tool just for that purpose for about $18.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 ElectroSocket. I don't remember regular tele jacks I been using these so long. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 What is the trick to securing the telecaster jack/cup thingy? I tried tightening the jack back up and it feels tight but the cup is still sticking out. I took off the pot/switch plate so I could grab the jack from the back end while I tighten, but I seem to be missing something here. I gave the guitar to my brother and it came loose on him, so it's possible that he lost a part or something maybe Could you post a pic of the jack plate and jack out of the body? The jacks sometimes screw into the plate, and sometimes they use a nut under and above the plate to keep it in place... If you have a screw type make sure its screwed all the way in.. if you have nuts on the jack you can move the nut down a bit.. What may be happening is that the arm of the jack is hitting the back of the hole if its too far in (if you see what I mean).. maybe even just try spinning the jack around so the arm is on the other side? This is just guesses though.. a pic may help spot the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Could you post a pic of the jack plate and jack out of the body? The jacks sometimes screw into the plate, and sometimes they use a nut under and above the plate to keep it in place... If you have a screw type make sure its screwed all the way in.. if you have nuts on the jack you can move the nut down a bit.. What may be happening is that the arm of the jack is hitting the back of the hole if its too far in (if you see what I mean).. maybe even just try spinning the jack around so the arm is on the other side? This is just guesses though.. a pic may help spot the issue. Sounds like a good guess to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Could you post a pic of the jack plate and jack out of the body? The jacks sometimes screw into the plate, and sometimes they use a nut under and above the plate to keep it in place... If you have a screw type make sure its screwed all the way in.. if you have nuts on the jack you can move the nut down a bit.. What may be happening is that the arm of the jack is hitting the back of the hole if its too far in (if you see what I mean).. maybe even just try spinning the jack around so the arm is on the other side? This is just guesses though.. a pic may help spot the issue. Thanks! I'm at work right now but I'll take a couple more pics when I get home. I appreciate the help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 The Telecaster jack cup/ferrule thing is a bit tricky indeed due to the retainer plate. There seems to be no vendor in Europe selling the particular tool required for mounting or removing: In the USA it is available here: http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Electronics_and_Pickups/Tele_Jack_Installation_Tool.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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