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Title: Loose Input Jack
Post by: mazareth on January 18, 2006, 06:34:13 PM

Since this is the Answer Place here's my question...

The input jack on my L-03E is loose! I pulled the strings a couple nights ago and tried to reach inside to tighten the jack by hand. My arm is too big to reach it though. Can anyone tell me what kind of tool there is to tighten the nut? A link to a picture would be cool!

Thanks in advance,

Mark

Title: Re: Loose Input Jack
Post by: ronmac on January 18, 2006, 07:01:29 PM

You should be able to tighten the jack from the outside.

First, remove the strap jack cover by turning it counter clockwise.

(http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luthier/Technique/Guitar/Pickups/Matrix/MatrixViews/showcap.JPG)

Second, tighten the retaining nut by turning it clockwise. You should insert a small screwdriver through the hole to keep the jack from turning as you tighten.

(http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luthier/Technique/Guitar/Pickups/Matrix/MatrixViews/tighten.JPG)

Replace the strap jack cover,and voila, you're done!

I sometimes put a very small drop of fingernail polish on the threads of the jack to keep it from coming loose again.

PS. the photos were shamelessly lifted from Frets.Com

Title: Re: Loose Input Jack
Post by: mazareth on January 18, 2006, 07:47:01 PM

This forum rules! I should have known to check frets.com. :GRN>

Title: Re: Loose Input Jack
Post by: mazareth on January 18, 2006, 09:14:28 PM

Well, that was easy! Took about 5 minutes...

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