RE: OT I just know someone here has the answer to this one. re: replacing quarter inch assemblies on circuit boards

[goddard.duncan@mtvne.com]

Title: OT  I just know someone here has the answer to this one.  re: replacing quarter inch assemblies on circuit boards

 >> Can you give me either some websites, forums, or hints on replacing quarter inch plug assemblies on cheap instruments?

I have an omnichord which I need to replace the quarter inch assembly on... It's attached to a circuit board of course <<

 

far better than trying to see how it's done from murky jpeggery on some website would be to find a local tech who will show you how to solder.

it's not hard, & being able to rewire your own guitar pickup switching is one bonus. 

 

you will need a small (25W) soldering iron. use common sense when selecting the tip size- it will have to be able to melt solder even when a lot of the heat is being conducted away by large areas of tinned copper (i.e. the contacts on y'r jack socket, the shielding on the circuit board) but not overheat delicate components, especially these days when many components are of the surface mount variety.

you should also investigate desoldering pumps or braid. opinions vary. a magnifying lamp & one of those "third-hand" gizmos....

 

I use 22-gauge solder for most jobs.... it's getting harder to find because it has lead in it.

 

but find someone to teach you. you'll pick up a lot more that way (no pun intended).

 

duncan.  

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