Pure Tone Mono Multi-Contact 1/4 inch Output Jack - Black Nickel
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This would be appropriate for pedals. It's almost identical in size to a standard 1/4" jack. It costs a little more, and you'll need two for each stompbox. Personally, I'd stick to regular jacks. This unique jack has four contacts in total, making it ideal for a guitar that is frequently moved and tugged. Stomp boxes are merely ornamental. It is, however, entirely up to you.
It conforms to US Spec 3/8. Thread count is 32 per inch (same as Switchcraft 11L).
It has a bushing length of 3/8 inch (the same as the Switchcraft 11L long mono jack). A backing nut behind the plate or pickguard (US Spec 3/8 32 threads per inch) is required to mount the outside flush in a guitar application. Thank you for your inquiry.br>
It's a typical two-pole tip-up. a mono jack on the sleeve It's available in tip-top shape. ring- Plain nickel or gold sleeve (stereo), but not black nickel. br>I apologize for the inconvenience, but I appreciate your inquiry.
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A better jack than a regular lesser jack. Upgrade your jacks from what you have now. This was installed on one of my guitars by me, a luthier. It quickly, firmly, and precisely grasps the plug. The plug is securely held in place by it. It can be soldered in the same way as any other mono jack. Normally, I position the jack so that the plug cord pulls down, tightening the jack plug connection. With this jack, there's no need for that. It grasps the plug as if it were your hand and grips it tightly. My customers have asked me about this jack. This is the style I intend to use to replace my personal jacks. The jack is excellent and safe.
Despite this, it greatly enhances the enjoyment of the game. There are no cracks, hisses, or pops to be found. I tried the Pure Tone jack on the spur of the moment, curious as to how much 'better' an output jack could be than another. And, to be honest, I was astonished. Anyone who has ever plugged their guitar into an amplifier has had the same experience: fissures When plugged in, it makes a popping sound and cracks. When you unplug the device, it makes a loud pop. And most of us have heard these noises when we move around a lot while playing, or when our cable has reached the end of its useful life. It's really not that difficult; the 1/4" male plug has only one point of contact. In the long run, The metal inside the jack that contacts the plug can weaken over time, to the point where there is no pressure holding the contact to the plug. The Pure Tone jack is where you'll find it. Instead of one, there are TWO. Due to the increased contact area, the amount of pressure exerted by the contact on the plug can be reduced, resulting in less fatigue and weakening of the metal that makes up the contact. The noises we hear are caused by a signal loss between the guitar and the amplifier. br>br>By increasing contact, Because there is more contact area between the jack and the plug, you won't hear the cracks and pops that we've all grown to despise. It has a more substantial feel to it. As a result, the signal path circuit has a more consistent connection. It isn't rocket science, but I am astounded that no one has thought of this over the years. They're a few dollars more, and every buck counts these days. br>br> But, rather than being irritated by the scratchy static, It's well worth it to me because I don't have to deal with annoying noise every time I plug in. In the grand scheme of things, it's a minor annoyance. Pure Tone, on the other hand, created the proverbial "better mouse trap. " If you know how to solder, it's a very simple installation. As a result, please do yourself a favor and read this article. Give it a shot.
To prevent the jack from protruding 14 inches, an additional locking nut and washer should be included. It's best to stay away from the black nickel finish. To get the solder to stick, I had to scrape the finish down to bare metal, so I'm wondering if the signal isn't as clean as it could be. After a few weeks, I noticed that the cable was not seating properly and had about 1/16 of an inch of play, allowing the cable to slide. br>br>This jack was a complete waste of time and money.
It looks fantastic, fits perfectly, and is far superior to the original. The only problem was that it protruded more than the jack that came with my Squire Affinity. So I had to add some washers to keep it from sticking out. There's no need to be concerned. The cord is now significantly more secure. Get the chrome/nickel (whatever it is) version if you don't need a black one. and you'll be able to save some money! Oh, and the threads aren't identical to the original. It's possible that this one is SAE, but the original was metric. or the other way around. Again, nothing to get worked up about. Thanx.
I was looking for a black multi-contact jack when I came across this one and decided to take a chance because Pure Tone has a good reputation. This did not disappoint me; it was of excellent quality with smooth black nickel plating and was well-assembled. The only thing I'd change is the color of the black nickel plating, which I'd prefer to be a little darker. However, it is of excellent quality, and I have purchased a few more in gold and chrome.
It creates a strong bond. I couldn't tell if the audio quality was different, but there's no scratchiness and the guitar sounds clear. I deducted a star because the thread size isn't the same as the input jacks, and it only came with one nut, making it impossible to attach to a jack plate unless you want the shaft sticking out a long way. Because there aren't any nuts that thin in hardware stores, I had to shim it to the jack plate with washers.
It's nothing like the image. It's probably my fault for not paying more attention, but there's only one nut and washer included. That would be fine if I were replacing a jack, as long as the outer jack was the same size, but I bought this for a new build project and need two nuts; no problem, I can buy one if I decide to use it. However, I am unlikely to do so because I require a black jack.
The jack functions as it has in the past. I purchased these solely because of the cool gun metal black color shown in the listing photo. br>br>What you'll get isn't even close to that dark tint. As an example, I've attached a photo. And I've noticed that others have expressed similar sentiments.
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