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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Jun 5, 2019 14:05:50 GMT -7
Hey gang, I want to share a shop tip that I've been using. Instead of using Q-Tips to clean your 1/4" jacks on guitars, amps, effects etc., use a .22 to .25 caliber gun cleaning 'mop'. They're cheap, last a long time, and work really, really well. I got three of them from Amazon for $4.79. You can get to the tip connection of the jack without worrying about getting hung up and leaving clumps or fibers of cotton behind to cause bad connections, and they're the perfect size for the job.
Spray them down with DeOxit, insert in and out a few times and presto, you're gold. If you've got a REALLY bad jack to clean you can buy brass bristle bore brushes the same size. It works great and it's the best solution I've found to the problem.
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Post by purpletele on Jun 5, 2019 17:22:11 GMT -7
I love finding cool tools
thanks Dave
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Aug 13, 2019 9:20:57 GMT -7
A quick addendum, if you do use the bristle brushes, be careful. They'll quickly take off any plating that the jack may have, and if they scratch the existing metal up it'll oxidize again, only faster. That's when you'll need to replace the jack.
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Post by goodez on Dec 12, 2019 12:22:12 GMT -7
Dave, do you have a cleaning method for these? Granted they’re only $5 but I would imagine the rimfire guys are reusing them, so I was curious.
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Post by Lefty on Dec 12, 2019 12:36:59 GMT -7
Dave, do you have a cleaning method for these? Granted they’re only $5 but I would imagine the rimfire guys are reusing them, so I was curious. Self cleaning. I've only used them on firearms, but never felt the need to clean them as they are usually soaked in cleaner. When they wear out I replace 'em.
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Post by steiner on Dec 12, 2019 12:40:20 GMT -7
Ah... Necessity coupled with perfect timing. Tried verifying impedance on an old speaker cab. It read ~46ohm.
Thank you premiumplus.
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Post by zpilot on Dec 13, 2019 0:26:06 GMT -7
A quick addendum, if you do use the bristle brushes, be careful. They'll quickly take off any plating that the jack may have, and if they scratch the existing metal up it'll oxidize again, only faster. That's when you'll need to replace the jack. Don't use the brass brushes. Get the Nylon type instead.
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Dec 13, 2019 5:27:20 GMT -7
On Dave’s great recommendation I’ve used the soft and nylon bristle versions with excellent results on everything, including a crusty old Mackie 1604. I soak the rods in DeOxit and it cleans up the jacks like a boss.
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