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buckelt
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Post subject: Rick-O-Jack  Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:43 am |
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I just purchased a 1980 4001 rick on eBay, does anyone know if I need a special 1/4 inch plug for the Rick-O-Jack to work. It works with a regular 1/4 inch plug but it has to be plugged in 3/4 of the way, if I push it in all the way I loose amp output.
Thanks,
Tom
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Rickenbrother
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Post subject: Re: Rick-O-Jack Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:14 am |
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You need the Ric-O-Sound box or similar stereo splitter to use the Ric-O-Sound output jack. The plug that goes into the Ric-O-Sound jack has to be a stereo 1/4", which would then lead to two mono 1/4" plugs so you can use two separate amps.. If you plug a standard instrument cable into the Ric-O-Sound jack, you will only get sound from the treble pickup.
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buckelt
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Post subject: Re: Rick-O-Jack Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:57 am |
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Is the stereo 1/4 inch plug shorter that a standard 1/4 inch plug? I have to leave my standard 1/4 inch plug out by about 1/4 inch to get any sound, if I plug it in all the way I get nothing.
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Banta
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Post subject: Re: Rick-O-Jack Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:53 am |
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Location: on a mountaintop in WV
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A stereo plug is the same length, but has two poles for each signal. By using a mono plug in that jack, you're only getting the signal from one pickup. Use the standard jack, not the ROS.
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buckelt
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Post subject: Re: Rick-O-Jack Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:55 am |
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Ok. One last question, why does the RICK-O-SOUND jack work with the 1/4 plug inserted 3/4 of the way? Should it?
Thanks,
Tom
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Banta
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Post subject: Re: Rick-O-Jack Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:12 am |
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Again, you are getting signal from only one pickup. Use the standard jack.
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Post subject: Re: Rick-O-Jack Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:28 am |
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Location: Austin,Texas
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A normal guitar cord won't work right in the ROS jack, OK?
To use the ROS you'll need a 1/4"TRS plug into a splitter. Go to Radio Shack!
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bassplayer2
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Post subject: Re: Rick-O-Jack Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:35 am |
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My friend,
Please do yourself a favor, and buy it here on this site. Trust me its no worth the trouble and for 75 bucks. I purchased one a few months back and never been happier. You really are getting excelent quality for your money. good luck !
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buckelt
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Post subject: Re: Rick-O-Jack Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:51 pm |
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JohnHall
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Post subject: Re: Rick-O-Jack Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:18 am |
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A Radio Shack stereo-Y splitter (and not the headphone one) is great to see if you can use the effect in your setup. But for continued use, I strong recommend you get a quality, low capacitance, shielded stereo-Y cable, make one, or get the kit.
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