Rabs Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I happened across this.. Never seen it before... Designed to address the many problems native to the standard 19th-century jack design, the Pure Tone Jack contains dual-tension grounds and dual-positive tips for optimal signal and lowest possible noise. Greater surface area at all contact points creates a more stable connection, locking the cable securely in place and carrying more signal. As a result, high and low frequencies are greatly improved, creating a more balanced sound while eliminating frequency spikes. Most importantly, the Pure Tone Jack eliminates the infamous “crackle” noise caused by pressure grounds. Which is interesting. Then I did a search and found this.. So I reckon this will be a 2018 feature. http://patents.justia.com/assignee/gibson-brands-inc Multiple contact jack Patent number: 9583898 Abstract: A female jack is provided that includes one or more terminals and a reception aperture configured to accept a male plug. The female jack also includes a first spring contact with a first mating curvature configured to contact the male plug and create electrical contact between the male plug and the female jack. The first spring contact also includes one or more flex joints. Assignee: Gibson Brands, Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 The one below it is interesting too.. New types of pickups to come maybe? Lo impedance dual coil bifilar magnetic pickup Patent number: 9524710 Abstract: A bifilar pickup for an electrical stringed musical instrument is provided. The bifilar pickup comprises a dual coil wherein at least one coil is formed with two closely spaced bifilar parallel wound wires. A guitar in combination with the pickup unit is additionally provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Someone here posted a question about this before, and now I realize I told them the wrong thing because nobody had ever heard of this before :P Very nice though And that pickup comes with a guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I've got a problem with one of my Hamer's at the moment. It's got a barrel jack and is getting a bad connection. So I scoured the net and found this repair. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtjCcM1Bmes I didn't want to change it as it's all original, so I'm going to shield the cavity and grind a hole with my Dremel in situ. There is a market for better connectors as the jack has long been a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I offer a 100% guarantee that while this might be better engineered in terms of longevity and a secure grip and contact, it will never, ever, ever, ever, ever make 1 iota of difference to your tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Farns: agree 100%! I have a multi-point-contact-something-thingy on my V, and when it was new you pretty much needed a hammer to plug in, and a vise to get it out. It's mellowed since, but to me, it's just got extra stuff on it that could break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 I offer a 100% guarantee that while this might be better engineered in terms of longevity and a secure grip and contact, it will never, ever, ever, ever, ever make 1 iota of difference to your tone. Yes... I don't think theres enough current to worry about the need extra contact? Which if that's right, maybe theyd be a better idea for amps and speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Farns: agree 100%! I have a multi-point-contact-something-thingy on my V, and when it was new you pretty much needed a hammer to plug in, and a vise to get it out. It's mellowed since, but to me, it's just got extra stuff on it that could break. I bought one and did quick test on how stiff it is to get the plug in and out... Seems fine to me.. I will probably try it on my next build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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