Casino4Life Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 The input jack on my MIK Casino dosent seem to hold very well and every once in a while it rattle loose. I was using a Monster Cable but it seemed to heavy for it. Does anyone have this same problem and how to fix it? Brandon 2005 Epiphone Casino 2005 Gibson SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 My jack would get loose from time to time (actually, I think it is technically the output jack since the signal leaves the guitar there to go to the amplifier). On a recommendation from this forum (sorry, I forgot who) I wedged a small screwdriver in the hole, just enough to keep it from turning, and then tightened the knurled nut. I haven't had a problem since. Insights and incites by Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeper Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Is the jack loose in the guitar or the plug loose in the jack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I use angle rather than straight ended cable which puts less stress on the jack. Also, if you're not doing it this way run the cable between the body and strap (over the strap button) then leave about a 1 foot loop hanging down below the jack. That creates a strain relief so you're not dragging the cable around with the jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 I'll give that a try, that Monster cable just seemed to heavy for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 i have a problem with the jack on my peerless casino- it doesnt come loose, but it doesnt connect properly and i have to jiggle it- am looking to replace it with a better one and will do so when i change the pickups- in the mean time i bought a 90degree switchcraft jack to replace the straight jack on my dimarzio cable- seems to have fixed the problem- anyone know what brand of jacks gibson use? cheers- billybob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Should Guitar Center have that jack? Also wanting to replace the selector switch as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Should Guitar Center have that jack? Also wanting to replace the selector switch as well Not sure they would have what I would get. I would suggest a Switchcraft 1/4" jack and a Switchcraft switch. You will need a long shaft 1/4" jack. AllParts has them: EP-4066-000 - Switchcraft Short Toggle Switch http://www.allparts.com/Short-Toggle-Switch-p/ep-4066-000.htm I don't see the long shaft 1/4" listed on their site, only the stereo one. You will need to call them, I'm sure they have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino4Life Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Thanks! That's helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeyboy Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi Guys, just registered, sorry for dragging this old thread up! My Casino just had a 'prolapse', the outer nut and washer fell off and the plug itself fell away into the body! Nightmare! My first choice guitar shop wouldnt touch it because it's quite the time consuming ordeal to go in through the pick-up holes, so its in another shop now, at a cost of £48! Has anyone else been charged so much for this? I have only had the Casino 6 months, I'm hoping to redeem some cash on the warranty or something? Many thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeper Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi Guys' date=' just registered, sorry for dragging this old thread up! My Casino just had a 'prolapse', the outer nut and washer fell off and the plug itself fell away into the body! Nightmare! My first choice guitar shop wouldnt touch it because it's quite the time consuming ordeal to go in through the pick-up holes, so its in another shop now, at a cost of £48! Has anyone else been charged so much for this? I have only had the Casino 6 months, I'm hoping to redeem some cash on the warranty or something? Many thanks guys[/quote'] Oh yea! I tack a surcharge on top of the work being done if it's a hollow body. You bet, its very understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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