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RJMcGregor
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Post subject: Trouble with '78 4001  Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 12:04 am |
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Location: Swan River Manitoba, Canada
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Hi Guys
I working on a 4001 ('78) and I can't figure out why I have no sound in the Standard jack? both pick-ups have juice, but nothing at the jack? any ideas?
RJ
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Ric5
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Post subject: Re: Trouble with '78 4001 Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 12:31 am |
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Location: Colorado
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a bad jack ... a short in the ric-o-sound ... I have seen several ric-o-sound setups go bad ... I quite often rewire it for 2 mono outputs ... I find that more useful ... and more stable ...
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gray
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Post subject: Re: Trouble with '78 4001 Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:35 am |
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Indeed, it could easily be a bad jack, especially on a bass that old. Also, it could just be a broken solder joint on the jack, or even somewhere further down the path of wiring. If it doesn't turn out to be the jack, you might have to trace it and find the broken link.
And Ric5 is right, it's not unusual at all to find one that's been altered for some reason.
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johnallg
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Post subject: Re: Trouble with '78 4001 Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 5:08 am |
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Location: S.W. Michigan
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With the jacks having switching capabilities it could just be one needing to be bent back into position with needlenose pliars. A quick look to figure how they work would show if one is not making contact.
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RJMcGregor
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Post subject: Re: Trouble with '78 4001 Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 12:07 pm |
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Location: Swan River Manitoba, Canada
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Hi Guys, Yeah it looks like it's the Jack alright.
I tried giving it a little bend, but It was okay until a let my finger off, I think one of the "layers" as just wore out, If I sit with it. It works just fine, both jacks stereo etc.
Bass is a little "beat-up" but Man what a vibe, great bass!
Would look good sitting with my 330,360-12 and 620.
One thing It has had the bridge replaced with a bad-ass bridge, I actualy like this better than the original bridge, as I tend to pay Bass like a guitar player and mute a lot.
Might buy this one, If the price is right?
Cheers
RJ
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RJMcGregor
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Post subject: Re: Trouble with '78 4001 Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:46 am |
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Location: Swan River Manitoba, Canada
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well I bought it!
Old 4001 Rocks out pretty good looks nice sitting in the Studio with the others!
I see a trend here!
RJ
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MykeeB33
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Post subject: Re: Trouble with '78 4001 Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:37 am |
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Location: Seattle, Washington
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How much did you have to pay for it?
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MykeeB33
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Post subject: Re: Trouble with '78 4001 Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:39 am |
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It would sure be nice if we could post pictures on this forum.
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