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Easy
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9
Time Required
25 - 30 minutes
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- Input Jack
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Introduction
After the first few times playing a new guitar, you may notice that your input jack is loose. Your audio cables may not be fitting in properly as it’s too loose, or is creating little sound output.
As a first time guitar owner, it may seem challenging to fix parts of your Stratocaster at home. However there is no need to worry, as this guide will walk you through everything so you can get back to jamming in a matter of minutes.
What you need
Step 1
Input Jack
- Test the sound output via amplifier, and then set it to zero.
- Keeping the amplifier on with the guitar connected to it may produce unpleasant static depending on how loose the jack is. Make sure to turn it off before proceeding.
Test the sound output via amplifier, and then set it to zero.
Keeping the amplifier on with the guitar connected to it may produce unpleasant static depending on how loose the jack is. Make sure to turn it off before proceeding.
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Step 2
- Using the Phillips #3 screwdriver, remove the two 1.2 mm screws that are connected to the plate.
Using the Phillips #3 screwdriver, remove the two 1.2 mm screws that are connected to the plate.
Step 3
- Remove the plate without touching the jack.
- Fixing the jack without removing the plate can cause broken wires. Do not tighten the bolt connecting the jack before taking off the plate.
Remove the plate without touching the jack.
Fixing the jack without removing the plate can cause broken wires. Do not tighten the bolt connecting the jack before taking off the plate.
Step 4
- Take the jack out of the guitar.
- Here, you can examine the wires and check for any interior damages.
Take the jack out of the guitar.
Here, you can examine the wires and check for any interior damages.
Step 5
- Carefully tighten the outside of the jack using a wrench.
- If you do not have an adjustable wrench, use an ESP Multi Spanner.
Carefully tighten the outside of the jack using a wrench.
If you do not have an adjustable wrench, use an ESP Multi Spanner.
Step 6
- Carefully reconnect the plate back on using your screwdriver.
Carefully reconnect the plate back on using your screwdriver.
Step 7
- Readjust the output settings on your guitar, and plug in your audio cable.
Readjust the output settings on your guitar, and plug in your audio cable.
Step 8
- Test the tightness of your input jack before plugging your audio cable into your amplifier.
Test the tightness of your input jack before plugging your audio cable into your amplifier.
Step 9
- Plug the guitar into the amplifier to test the audio cable sensitivity and output quality.
Plug the guitar into the amplifier to test the audio cable sensitivity and output quality.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
That is all you need to do to fix your Squier Affinity Stratocaster’s input jack. Now have fun making music!
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