input jack from bass

Would it be fine to use an old input jack from a bass guitar for my tele build?

output jack. not an input.

Also, yes, the jack should be fine.

output-thats what i meant ;-)

The jack would work fine, but you might consider spending the few bucks for a real Switchcraft jack? Now's the time to install it, while everything is in pieces.:mrgreen:

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Would it be fine to use an old input jack from a bass guitar for my tele build?

You can use any output jack plate/cup you want on your build. They all use the same style jack.

Just be aware, they don't all mount the same, and some plates may or may not work with the traditional 7/8" hole on a telecaster.

might get a switchcraft jack, if it will make a difference tonally.. Im building the guitar from scratch,so there isn't a hole drilled yet..just had the bass jack lying around, and thought i'd make use of it

A bass jack will suck all the top-end out of your guitar.


















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might get a switchcraft jack, if it will make a difference tonally.. Im building the guitar from scratch,so there isn't a hole drilled yet..just had the bass jack lying around, and thought i'd make use of it

Tonally their wont be any difference. Switchcraft jacks are just highly quality. Lower end jacks are prone to the threads stripping and the prong on the inside bending and making poor contact. Then you sound quality goes to hell because it will be making staticy and popping and clicking noises.

And the jack you have now could be high quality.

Ok, thanks for the advice..

I just ordered and received a tele jack, from a a 2011 fender telecaster, but the jack cup has no screw holes..how do i install this? seems odd to me, but im normally a strat guy, so maybe all telecasters are like this?

this is the jack i bought: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270740094746&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Ok, thanks for the advice..

I just ordered and received a tele jack, from a a 2011 fender telecaster, but the jack cup has no screw holes..how do i install this? seems odd to me, but im normally a strat guy, so maybe all telecasters are like this?

this is the jack i bought: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270740094746&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Those jacks require that you make a special tool, and insert a metal flange inside the jack hole. Then the switchcraft jack bolts the cup to the flange from the inside. Its a PITA, and prone to coming loose. Id highly recommend buying an electrosocket.

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/273294-jack-cup-install.html#post3280246

looks quite complicated, dont see why they couldnt just add 2 screw holes!

looks quite complicated, dont see why they couldnt just add 2 screw holes!

You can do that yourself with a drill, but the switchcraft jack will still need to be put on with a nut and washer holding it on, which comes loose over time. The electroscocket is threaded, and you never have to worry about loose jacks again.

the one i have is threaded also, with a nut and washer.

the one i have is threaded also, with a nut and washer.

The electrosocket has the female threads for the male threads on the switchcraft jack, so no nut and washer is required.

Here's a good improvised tool, along with instructions for how to mount the jack cup.

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-technical/261220-home-made-tele-jack-clip-tool.html

I've got a fancy tool for installing these things (I've got access to machine tools at work :), but I seldom use it since I discovered the Electrosocket.

This magical connector that is easy to fit , never corrodes and will not pull out in use

82300

Make sure you buy the mating connector at the same time, though.

http://door44.com/desktoppers/images/backgrounds/baks_001/apollo_command_module.jpg

http://www.thomann.de/de/amphenol_ac3mmdz.htm 2 euro and its partner

http://www.thomann.de/de/amphenol_ax3m.htm 2.30 euro

For 6 bucks you get a connector that will not fail , crackle or fall out . oh its also a 20 mm hole

In Germany too :mrgreen:

perhaps this is all i need?
http://www.thomann.de/de/goeldo_jts1c_tldeluxe_buchsenblech.htm

perhaps this is all i need?
http://www.thomann.de/de/goeldo_jts1c_tldeluxe_buchsenblech.htm

Yes, that is the electrosocket people are talking about. Buy it!