Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum, but I've been playing guitar for 8 years now. My question is about an Ibanez RG270DX that I have. It's 6 years old, and I'm too poor to buy a new guitar so I've been dealing with this one. My problem is with the input jack - the wiring on the inside keeps coming out. I've re-soldered the two wires (one's gray and one is white) at least 5 times now over the past 3 years, and the problem is very troubling. I don't abuse my guitar at all, and I'm not rough when plugging/unplugging it. Does anyone know what I can do to stop this problem from reocurring? Thanks for your help!
I'm also interested in hearing anyone's answer to this. I have an Ibanez GRX70DX, and i've had my jack soldered twice. It's 3 years old. Even after 2 repairs, the jack is still wobbly and i suspect it will need to be soldered again soon.
You guys ever try replacing the jack? I think they are about $7.00 at allparts.com, and make sure you get a Switchcraft if you do.
I think the last time mine was repaired it was replaced, but i dont know for sure.
But the problem here seems to be the nut that holds the jack to the jack plate. That's what's loose and it's constant wiggling disconnects the wires.
I plug the cable into it, and i can actually rotate the jack in spirals. My Squier, on the other hand, has a jack that feels like it's freakin cemented in and tightened like no other, so that's not going anywhere
If the jack is turning that is obviously what is breaking the wires. A good switchcraft jack and nut should hold. You can always put some blue locktite on the nut and tighten it down and see how that does. I always put locktite on whenever a nut comes loose. You can also put a spot of super glue on the surface of the nut that touches the surface around the hole before you put it back on. Just a spot though just incase you ever need to remove it and don't put any on the jack itself.
Put a drop of Loctite on the threads, screw that nut on tight, and it won't come loose on you.
Also, never let the cable just dangle from the jack. I run mine through the strap from behind and then plug it in. The strap holds the cable against the guitar body, and it won't jerk the jack. You're not as likely to get accidentally unplugged, either.
"A cheerful heart is good medicine."
yeah, i dont let the cable hang loose. I think next time it needs fixin, ill have a new one installed. I'm not going to do that myself.
I'll agree with the jack loosening up and causing it to move enough to brake wires. I've had a few over the years that seem to not stay tight. What I did was used a small pice of Teflon tape. wrapped it around the threads then screwed the nut back on and snugged it down. The tape is used Plumers or auto mechanic for various things. mainly to keep threads from leaking. Comes in a blue and white plactic roll and the tape is real soft. You can pick it up a any auto parts store or maybe wally world.
Pretty inexpensive too. Teflon Tape
Joe
What's up with Ibanez jacks? The jack on my Artcore comes loose too, and I've read of others with the same problem.
Fortunately I just bought some Loctite for another project, so I'll give it a try on the jack.
Cheers,
"Everybody got to elevate from the norm."
if there is enough room try adding another nut . tighten the original nut as best you can then thread on another. the second nut helps to hold the first one tight .
that's from the inside out. one nut on the outsde of the jack plate usually holds.
if not. put the extra nut on the outside.
Alright, thanks a lot, I'm definitely going to try replacing the entire jack first..I'll get back to you guys after I get it done!
Thanks! I ended up re-soldering and then taping all of the connections away from eachother and away from where the jack opens. - It works perfectly!
