How to fix jack on a 575?

[TheNuge]

Hi!

I've recently been noticeing a bit of "crackle and pop" when I play my 575, and I think I've narrowed the problem down to the endpin jack. I've tried cleaning, but to no avail. I assume the jack is the enclosed Switchcraft type that has been used on many guitars?

So, now to the actual question: What's the easiest way of getting it out?

 

Thanks!

 

Es

[tonedeaf]

For hollow-bodies, I have an old connector that I stripped down until it would fit through a jack-sized hole. I attached a piece of wire to the back of this naked connector. I plug in the connector, unscrew the jack retaining screw and then fish the wires and jack out through the f-holes. After fixing or replacing the jack I use the wire to feed the jack back into its hole.

[big bob]

Stuff a flat head screwdriver in the jack and then unscrew it.

[Gitfiddler]

I'm not a big fan of the end pin input jack. They always get in the way of getting the strap on/off (I'm getting old, cranky and forgetful!).

 

Plus when they go bad or dirty or loosen, they are a pain to repair/replace. The end pin jack on my Sweet 16 crackled and loosened when I first got it. I tried to remedy it, but ended up taking it to a pro.

He told me a horror story about one of these jacks coming loose during a live performance, almost ending up with a dropped archtop. Yikes!

 

The best long term, 'money is not an option' fix? Have the end pin jack removed by a pro and have a proper input jack installed in the lower bout.

 

Sorry if I'm no help. Like I said, I'm getting old and cranky.

[H]

Sorry if I'm no help. Like I said, I'm getting old and cranky.

Come in out of the yard GF, it's time for your milk and pills

[Gitfiddler]

Come in out of the yard GF, it's time for your milk and pills

 

True!!

[Vanschoyck]

[TheNuge]

Well, got it sorted - and it was much easier than anticipated!

Unscrew the tailpiece, which the jack is attached to, unscrew and desolder the old jack. Reverse procedure for the new jack, et voila!

 

Es