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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on May 16, 2022 5:26:38 GMT -7
Hey gang,
I posted this about three years ago but it's worth repeating.
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 nylon 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 daddyelmis (Greg) on May 16, 2022 5:42:10 GMT -7
After you posted this originally I bought these and the nylon ones (for tougher cleaning). Been using them ever since with great results. This was a great tip!
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Post by LT on May 16, 2022 8:07:39 GMT -7
Heading to Amazon right now. Thanks for the tip Dave!
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Post by Don A on May 16, 2022 10:20:10 GMT -7
I used to rehearse in a building where construction was going on and leave my amp there. I'd clean my amp's jacks every few months and the q-tip would turn black! Thanks for the tip on these! I'll get some.
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Post by zpilot on May 16, 2022 12:45:28 GMT -7
Bore mops or Nylon brushes...yes. Brass bristle bore brushes...never!
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on May 20, 2022 13:02:01 GMT -7
nice tip, Dave. I don't believe i've cleaned out a 1/4" jack in the 50 years i've been playing. who knew?!?! proof you can teach and old poodle, new tricks.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on May 21, 2022 9:55:39 GMT -7
nice tip, Dave. I don't believe i've cleaned out a 1/4" jack in the 50 years i've been playing. who knew?!?! proof you can teach and old poodle, new tricks.
Better put on your hazmat suit, poodle!
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