New 25k Pot & Input Jack for EMG-707???

Abaddon · 08-12-2007, 06:55 PM

I have a Jackson COW and I want to replace the stock volume pot and the input jack. The pickup is (also stock) the EMG-707. I know I need a 25k pot (mini, i think) but I was wondering if anyone here could recommend some top-notch hardware?

Also, if it helps, I'm doing this for 2 reasons:
1.) For the obvious reason of upgrading, and...
2.) When I'm plugged in, if I jiggle the cord around, the sound crackles and goes in and out like theres a loose connection or something. I checked but can't see any loose connections. I think it's just that the stock parts are crappy, I dunno

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zimbloth · 08-13-2007, 06:12 PM

Anyone?

JBroll · 08-13-2007, 08:12 PM

The pot doesn't need to be mini (if anything, that'll just make it a pain in the ass to solder it all in); the input jack MUST be stereo (I'd go for Switchcraft) unless you want a manual power-on/power-off switch to control when your pickups are being powered.

Check your cable, it's not at all uncommon for them to have strands pop off and start grazing the wrong connection. I just opened up a cable of my own (from when I still bought them prepackaged... never do that if you have any basic soldering skill whatsoever!) and saw that literally 3/4 of the hot wire was within a breath of the ground and that was why I was getting constant Rice Krispies out of the fucker.

Jeff

eelblack2 · 08-13-2007, 08:49 PM

As previously stated, 25k pot standard or mini, and a TRS 1/4" input and you are set. I suspect your previous input had a prong bent slightly out of true or a loose connection in general.

Abaddon · 08-15-2007, 12:39 AM

Sounds good guys, thanks. I'll check out those options. But just one more thing....

Quote:

Originally Posted by eelblack2

I suspect your previous input had a prong bent slightly out of true... .

-Are you saying that if any of the input jack's prongs were bent at all, that could cause a problem? Or that it's bent and just not touching the cable's tip properly?

JBroll · 08-15-2007, 01:17 AM

If it's not connected very tightly (like a somewhat bent jack) that could be a problem. Another problem is poorly-made cable; that cable I just mentioned was twisted all around itself and eventually the hot just popped off the jack and I had to resolder it today. If you're getting popping and the pickups aren't the problem (with EMG's quick connect I don't think that'll be the weak link) then check those.

Jeff

eelblack2 · 08-15-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abaddon

Sounds good guys, thanks. I'll check out those options. But just one more thing....

-Are you saying that if any of the input jack's prongs were bent at all, that could cause a problem? Or that it's bent and just not touching the cable's tip properly?

Bent and not touching the cable's tip properly. Ive seen that happen more than a few times.

Abaddon · 08-15-2007, 05:05 PM

Hmmm, I checked the jack and it it seems to fit a cable just fine. But I don't have the cable-in-question with me, so I'll have to check it next time I go to my practice space. But in the meantime. Can any one tell me the difference between these two, or at least which one to go with?...

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darren · 08-15-2007, 06:02 PM

1) It's an output jack.

2) You can't go wrong with either Switchcraft or Neutrik connectors. They're the "industry standard" for a reason. If you jump around a lot, you might want to consider going with a locking Neutrik jack, though you may have to modify where the jack is mounted.

3) Go for the first one. The second one is a blend pot with a "notch" in the middle position.

darren · 08-15-2007, 06:03 PM

Oops... hit "reply" instead of "edit".

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08-12-2007, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Abaddon +The Destroyer+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 29 Real Name: Buddy Main Seven: Jackson DK-7 COW Rig: JCM 2000 DSL 100 Thanked: 0	New 25k Pot & Input Jack for EMG-707??? I have a Jackson COW and I want to replace the stock volume pot and the input jack. The pickup is (also stock) the EMG-707. I know I need a 25k pot (mini, i think) but I was wondering if anyone here could recommend some top-notch hardware? Also, if it helps, I'm doing this for 2 reasons: 1.) For the obvious reason of upgrading, and... 2.) When I'm plugged in, if I jiggle the cord around, the sound crackles and goes in and out like theres a loose connection or something. I checked but can't see any loose connections. I think it's just that the stock parts are crappy, I dunno .

08-15-2007, 06:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 7,362 Main Seven: OMFG! EBMM JP7 Rig: GT6PowerBlockThiele Thanked: 32	1) It's an output jack. 2) You can't go wrong with either Switchcraft or Neutrik connectors. They're the "industry standard" for a reason. If you jump around a lot, you might want to consider going with a locking Neutrik jack, though you may have to modify where the jack is mounted. 3) Go for the first one. The second one is a blend pot with a "notch" in the middle position. This space intentionally left blank.

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08-13-2007, 08:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
JBroll Hard-On For Freedom Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 2,400 Thanked: 18	The pot doesn't need to be mini (if anything, that'll just make it a pain in the ass to solder it all in); the input jack MUST be stereo (I'd go for Switchcraft) unless you want a manual power-on/power-off switch to control when your pickups are being powered. Check your cable, it's not at all uncommon for them to have strands pop off and start grazing the wrong connection. I just opened up a cable of my own (from when I still bought them prepackaged... never do that if you have any basic soldering skill whatsoever!) and saw that literally 3/4 of the hot wire was within a breath of the ground and that was why I was getting constant Rice Krispies out of the fucker. Jeff

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eelblack2 H8ing Non Customs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,231 Real Name: Lee Main Seven: CS ESP's, LACS, KXK Main ERG: RG2228 Rig: JMP1>Triaxis>9100 Thanked: 6	As previously stated, 25k pot standard or mini, and a TRS 1/4" input and you are set. I suspect your previous input had a prong bent slightly out of true or a loose connection in general.

08-15-2007, 01:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
JBroll Hard-On For Freedom Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 2,400 Thanked: 18	If it's not connected very tightly (like a somewhat bent jack) that could be a problem. Another problem is poorly-made cable; that cable I just mentioned was twisted all around itself and eventually the hot just popped off the jack and I had to resolder it today. If you're getting popping and the pickups aren't the problem (with EMG's quick connect I don't think that'll be the weak link) then check those. Jeff

08-15-2007, 05:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Abaddon +The Destroyer+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 29 Real Name: Buddy Main Seven: Jackson DK-7 COW Rig: JCM 2000 DSL 100 Thanked: 0	Hmmm, I checked the jack and it it seems to fit a cable just fine. But I don't have the cable-in-question with me, so I'll have to check it next time I go to my practice space. But in the meantime. Can any one tell me the difference between these two, or at least which one to go with?... ALLPARTS guitar parts, bass parts, guitar amplifier parts ALLPARTS guitar parts, bass parts, guitar amplifier parts

08-15-2007, 06:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 7,362 Main Seven: OMFG! EBMM JP7 Rig: GT6PowerBlockThiele Thanked: 32	Oops... hit "reply" instead of "edit".


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