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The output jack on my Thumb seems to cut out when I push the plug in a particular direction (towards the headstock) so when I'm playing it occasionally cuts out. It's not a massive problem, just a little annoying. Is there anything I can do to fix it without replacing the jack? I have an appropriate sized wrench but it is very difficult to remove because the nut seems to be recessed into the wood slightly in the cavity so I can't get the wrench in properly.
 
I had the same exact issue with my Thumb...i ended up having a technician replace the whole oytput jack tho...you might want to check out the clip that keeps the jack in place and move it a bit in the jack's direction,it might have got a bit loose from plugging the jack in.
 
I'm finding it difficult to get the jack out:




See what I mean about the nut being recessed slightly?
 
I'm having the same problem with my Streamer Stage II. I hear that it's a common problem on stock Warwick jacks. I say you (and I) should just buy new high end jacks and get them installed professionally.
 
No disrespect to Warwick but if these are the original output sockets they are as useful as a chocolate fireguard! I know full well that sockets wear on any bass but tbh Warwick sockets rank pretty low!

It may seem awkward to access the ring but if you have a reasonable range of tools it isn't 'that' bad.

A little tip is to remove the internal nut then pull the socket to the external of the bass; unsolder THEN resolder the new socket whist the wiring etc is still external, reverse the socket and reinstall... it saves the embarrassment of soldering it all up and either forgetting to install the internal nut or worse dropping hot solder on your bass!
 
Just replace the socket. It's well known that the Warwick sockets wear out quite often.

I use the sockets available from STEWMAC.COM and they seem very reliable.

Removing the old socket is very easy - first remove the plastic control cavity cover surround by undoing the few small screws holding it in and simply lifting it out, then you will have ample room to use a 14mm ring spanner to safely end easily undo the retaining nut on the socket.

Then it's a simple case of de-soldering the old socket and soldering in the new one.

Do everything back up and away you go.

All up, it's about a 20 minute job.

;)
 
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I think newer ones are better, or I am playing less often ( doh!) but I am seeing less and less problems with the output jack...
 
Eberbachl said:
Just replace the socket. It's well known that the Warwick sockets wear out quite often.

I use the sockets available from STEWMAC.COM and they seem very reliable.

Removing the old socket is very easy - first remove the plastic control cavity cover surround by undoing the few small screws holding it in and simply lifting it out, then you will have ample room to use a 14mm ring spanner to safely end easily undo the retaining nut on the socket.

Then it's a simple case of de-soldering the old socket and soldering in the new one.

Do everything back up and away you go.

All up, it's about a 20 minute job.

;)
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I read the tutorial on removing the jack and it seems pretty straightforward. But I think the bass in the tutorial is a Streamer and the shape of the cavity is slightly different on the inside. As you can sort of see from the pictures around half of the nut is recessed into the wood so I can't seem to get any tools on it......
 
Are you the original owner of the bass? It looks like someone else before you has removed the socket and put it back without the large locking washer on the inside which would stop the nut from recessing into the hole...

Also... is that silicone behind the nut in the hole? If it is, YUK! I think someone's been doing some nasty things to your bass!
 
It's had a few owners before me. The lack of the washer explains the difficulties I'm experiencing I guess. I'm not sure if that's silicon or not, though.
 
thedonutman said:
I read the tutorial on removing the jack and it seems pretty straightforward. But I think the bass in the tutorial is a Streamer and the shape of the cavity is slightly different on the inside. As you can sort of see from the pictures around half of the nut is recessed into the wood so I can't seem to get any tools on it......
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Try using a pair of needle nose pliers.
 
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