Baja telecaster - jack socket

ljslider · June 19th, 2008, 11:11 AM

Hi everyone, after many years of prevaricating about buying a tele I've finally bitten the bullet and joined the club. I tried all types in the store (Dawsons in Manchester) and finally settled on a choice between a '52 reissue or the Baja model with the black pickguard. I chose the Baja partially on cost (less than half the price) but also I liked the variety of sound it offered especially the bridge and neck in series. Never having owned a telecaster before I can't really comment on comparing it to other teles but I love it! The quality and sounds are excellent (my amps are Peavey Classic 30 and a Marshall DSL201). My only gripe is that the jack plug does not locate very securely in the socket ie the slightest knock and it comes out. Rather than take it back to the store I am sure I can sort this out by adjusting the contacts, but I don't know if I'm being stupid here but how do you remove the cup which contains the socket? Any help would be very appreciated.
ljslider

mellecaster · June 19th, 2008, 11:36 AM

If memory serves me correctly the Bajas use the cheaper MIM output jack...you will need to unscrew the control plate...and require a 1/2" socket to remove the jack retaining nut....I would replace w/ a USA Switchcraft Jack, and put your problem behind you....$2.95 and a sure cure.

KevinB · June 19th, 2008, 12:30 PM

As stated, I'd leave the cup in place. The socket can be removed quite easily with the control plate off. Put an old towel on top of your Tele to protect it from scratches, remove the two control plate screws and pull the controls out carefully. After you remove the retaining screw for the socket, you can fish the socket back out of the control route.

Also, as stated, do yourself a favour and solder a Switchcraft jack in there.

It's all very easy to do.

ljslider · June 25th, 2008, 08:00 AM

Thanks for that guys, it's now sorted and firing on all cylinders!

DavidS · June 25th, 2008, 02:48 PM

Mine did the same thing. I finally got tired of tightening the jack all the time so I replaced the cup with an electrosocket and put in a switchcraft jack. All is right in the world now.

AngelStrummer · June 25th, 2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljslider

Thanks for that guys, it's now sorted and firing on all cylinders!

It's a great little geetar isn't?

ljslider · July 3rd, 2008, 06:54 PM

Yes it is, the more I play it the more I love it!

June 19th, 2008, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
ljslider NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester UK Age: 59 Posts: 4	Baja telecaster - jack socket Hi everyone, after many years of prevaricating about buying a tele I've finally bitten the bullet and joined the club. I tried all types in the store (Dawsons in Manchester) and finally settled on a choice between a '52 reissue or the Baja model with the black pickguard. I chose the Baja partially on cost (less than half the price) but also I liked the variety of sound it offered especially the bridge and neck in series. Never having owned a telecaster before I can't really comment on comparing it to other teles but I love it! The quality and sounds are excellent (my amps are Peavey Classic 30 and a Marshall DSL201). My only gripe is that the jack plug does not locate very securely in the socket ie the slightest knock and it comes out. Rather than take it back to the store I am sure I can sort this out by adjusting the contacts, but I don't know if I'm being stupid here but how do you remove the cup which contains the socket? Any help would be very appreciated. ljslider

June 19th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,767 17 Photos	If memory serves me correctly the Bajas use the cheaper MIM output jack...you will need to unscrew the control plate...and require a 1/2" socket to remove the jack retaining nut....I would replace w/ a USA Switchcraft Jack, and put your problem behind you....$2.95 and a sure cure. __________________ I have never owned an Ipod or Blackberry..and doubt that I ever will......

June 19th, 2008, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
KevinB Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 701 4 Photos	As stated, I'd leave the cup in place. The socket can be removed quite easily with the control plate off. Put an old towel on top of your Tele to protect it from scratches, remove the two control plate screws and pull the controls out carefully. After you remove the retaining screw for the socket, you can fish the socket back out of the control route. Also, as stated, do yourself a favour and solder a Switchcraft jack in there. It's all very easy to do.

June 25th, 2008, 08:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
ljslider NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester UK Age: 59 Posts: 4	Thanks for that guys, it's now sorted and firing on all cylinders!

June 25th, 2008, 02:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
DavidS TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas-FtWorth Posts: 30	Mine did the same thing. I finally got tired of tightening the jack all the time so I replaced the cup with an electrosocket and put in a switchcraft jack. All is right in the world now.

July 3rd, 2008, 06:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
ljslider NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester UK Age: 59 Posts: 4	Yes it is, the more I play it the more I love it!