Input jack on 94 Hamer Studio

[mail4kev]

Dear all, The 94 studio I sold to a friend seems to have developed a problem - its loose, crackles and jack falls out pretty easy.

Any idea where I could get a identical replacement? Or do any of you guys have a spare?

And how exactly is the safest and best way to remove a input jack? Not familiar with these jack and sure don't wanna ruin the finish in the process.

Kev

[Turdus]

This used to come up quite a bit. The part is a Switchcraft 151. Google it, and you should be able to find a replacement. The problem, as I seem to recall, is it's a metric jack, and most 1/4" cables are exactly that. So you get some play. Should be able to unsolder, remove the nut from the control cavity, and take it out.

I just bought a '97 Studio, and I'm happy to say that the jack is "tight".

[G Man]

Also, consider the cable being used. I recently picked up a Lava Cables Retro Coil and that sucker has a really nice and tight fit, much more so than some others I have used.

[hamerhead]

Email Hamer. Kim sent one free-of-charge for my old '81 Special.

Now that's how customer service should work. Great company.

[mail4kev]

Thanks all!

Will see if I can get one from Hamer directly.

Kev