I'm an idiot- How do I wire a speaker? - please help ASAP!

Jason Cornelius · August 17th, 2006, 09:35 PM

I just got a new weber blue dog and I honestly have no idea how to run the wire to the output jack...I can't believe I'm asking this and showing my stupidity, but I'm so anxious to play through this and want to do it right.

Thanks!!
Jason

GatorBait · August 17th, 2006, 11:55 PM

The "tip" of the 1/4" jack plug goes to the "+" terminal on the speaker. The "barrel" of the 1/4" jack plug goes to the "-".

If you're using RCA plugs, the inner "rod" goes to the "+".

Jason Cornelius · August 18th, 2006, 12:09 AM

Thank you very, very much!

That's one of those things everybody should know, but I didn't!! Now I do.

Thanks again, I really appreciate it.

Now I'm going to go rock out!

TC7 · August 18th, 2006, 10:28 AM

Jason...

Be careful to observe the polarity of the guitar chord too!

You DO NOT want to get the end that is supposed to go in the amp plugged into the guitar... or vice versa!

(Just kidding! Some folks will say that in a one speaker rig, polarity of the speaker is not that biga deal... YMMV.)

yegbert · August 18th, 2006, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TC7

Some folks will say that in a one speaker rig, polarity of the speaker is not that biga deal... YMMV.

My belief is it doesn't matter at all with just one speaker. But I like to take the time to check and connect them standard every time, so that I have the flexibility to mix with other speakers later. I know I can connect and mix my various speakers with my amps. I have patch cords and adapters that allow me to do so quickly and easily.

yegbert · August 18th, 2006, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TC7

Be careful to observe the polarity of the guitar chord too!

But a judiciously placed out of phase C Maj7th can be heaven.

August 17th, 2006, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Cornelius Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Haslet, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 105	I'm an idiot- How do I wire a speaker? - please help ASAP! I just got a new weber blue dog and I honestly have no idea how to run the wire to the output jack...I can't believe I'm asking this and showing my stupidity, but I'm so anxious to play through this and want to do it right. Thanks!! Jason

August 17th, 2006, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
GatorBait Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 142	Here Ya go ... The "tip" of the 1/4" jack plug goes to the "+" terminal on the speaker. The "barrel" of the 1/4" jack plug goes to the "-". If you're using RCA plugs, the inner "rod" goes to the "+".

August 18th, 2006, 12:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jason Cornelius Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Haslet, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 105	Thank you very, very much! That's one of those things everybody should know, but I didn't!! Now I do. Thanks again, I really appreciate it. Now I'm going to go rock out!

August 18th, 2006, 10:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
TC7 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 146	Jason... Be careful to observe the polarity of the guitar chord too! You DO NOT want to get the end that is supposed to go in the amp plugged into the guitar... or vice versa! (Just kidding! Some folks will say that in a one speaker rig, polarity of the speaker is not that biga deal... YMMV.)