Dub-T-123 Posted September 23, 2015 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
brc Posted September 23, 2015 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
rct Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 ElectroSocket. I don't remember regular tele jacks I been using these so long. rct
Rabs Posted September 23, 2015 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.
Guest Farnsbarns Posted September 23, 2015 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!
Dub-T-123 Posted September 23, 2015 Author 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!
capmaster Posted September 23, 2015 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
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