How To Replace a Switchcraft Guitar Plug

Have you ever had a broken Switchcraft connector and not known how to fix it? In this highly anticipated prequel to How To Build a Better Instrument Cable, Rob Hull teaches you how to make do with what you have and fix that broken connector. He solders, he clamps, he swings, he scores.

Category:

Howto & Style

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• Switchcraft
• guitar
• cable
• flux
• instrument
• polymer
• shield
• shielding
• noise
• rejection
• sleeve
• conductor
• goggle
• time
• heat
• sink
• insulator
• barrel
• amplifier
• amp
• rock
• roll
• guitars
• turn
• it
• up

[BlackListHK]

u remembered the goggle time, but u forgot the goggle off time

[TubeDepotTV]

@BlackListHK - goggle off was off camera ... when going to lunch.

[mr8wait]

i got a question how do i fix my input on my amp like it wont connect you got to put ur foot down on the cable for it to connect how can i fix this please get back to me

[TubeDepotTV]

@mr8wait - sounds like you have bad solder connections on the input jack to the internal PC board of your amp. This is a common problem. You can either pay someone to resolder (or replace) the jack - which would cost between $45 - $80. Or, if you are handy with a soldering iron (do not use a soldering gun), you could resolder it yourself. It isn't difficult, but it does require having the tools.

[MrMutron]

@TubeDepotTV I use a petroleum PASTE flux on my connectors (before soldering). However, I have been told by several people (online) NOT to use flux on electrical connections because it will "Corrode" the connection over time. However, I have NEVER experienced this. Your thoughts?

[TubeDepotTV]

@MrMutron - electronics grade flux (whether paste or liquid) is designed to be safe for use on electronics. It is recommended to be cleaned from the connection but isn't necessary. These are often called "no clean" fluxes. Do not use acid flux or flux designed for plumbing work as these will damage electronic components. The general purpose fluxes available at most hardware stores are NOT safe for electronics work.

[TubeDepotTV]

@sixpounder94 - I would recommend making an interface box that plugs between your 1/8" computer input and your 1/4" guitar cable. The 1/8" connectors on a computer are very fragile and any weight (such as a heavy guitar cord) hanging on the connector is very likely to break it. The box should lay on the floor and no pressure should be hanging from the 1/8" connector.

[sixpounder94]

@TubeDepotTV the prices on your site are amazing! I don't have the money to order it right now, but I was just checking it out, and the things I was looking at were

1.) Mogami W2524 (15 feet)

2.) Amphenol 1/4" Straight audio plug

3.) Neutrik 1/4" Right angle audio plug

And in all it was a great price! ($26.75) one more quick question though , do you know where I can buy similar audio plugs, but in 1/8" (3.5mm) I record on my computer a lot and I would like to make a cable for my computer too.

[TubeDepotTV]

@sixpounder94 - we sell all these parts here at TubeDepot(dot)com. Check out our website.

[TubeDepotTV]

@Puertorico2494 - the best kind of stripping ... and yet, no close were removed in the making of this video.