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Topic: thread type jack on steel |
Pete Cormier
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Eunice, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2006 4:56 pm |
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my supro does not have a wire comming out to plug into the amp.--it has a jack with threads ,,and it looks like i would need a wire with a regular amp jack on one end and this treaded type coupling to screw onto the male threads protruding from the side of the steel.---were would i find this and what is the proper name.
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Michael Lee Allen
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Portage Park / Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois
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Posted 30 Mar 2006 5:11 pm
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Ron Victoria
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New Jersey, USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2006 5:12 pm
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This used to be called an amphenol type connector. Switchcraft makes this female connector and can be ordered at Sam Ashe Music for around $2. I'm not sure if it's available at Sam Ashe on-line. I got mine at the store.
Ron |
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Bill Creller
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Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 30 Mar 2006 6:47 pm
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| Most of the old Valco steels had that connector. Putting a standard 1/4 inch jack in is a good fix if you don't mind altering an old instrument. |
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Larry Phleger
From:
DuBois, PA
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Posted 31 Mar 2006 6:16 am
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| What Bill said. I did that with my National console, and it fit with only minor alterations none of which are visible on the surface of the instrument |
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Travis Bernhardt
From:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 1:19 am
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No reason to alter the instrument. Just get the connector that fits and screw it in every time you want to play, then unscrew it to pack up. It's not really a bother and it's a good, solid connection.
-Travis |
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Rick Alexander
From:
Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 5:17 am
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| That's right, Travis. My New Yorkers, Supros, Oahus etc all have the screw-on connectors. I keep a few chords on hand with screw-on to 1/4 inch, plus I have an adaptor just in case. It's better not to alter these guitars if you don't absolutely have to. |
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Bill Creller
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Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 5:22 am
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That's a good point. I have a New Yorker that I bought new in 1950 (which I rarely use anymore) that uses that connector, and it's no big deal to screw it on. I would advise getting a spare cable or two though.
You could also make up a short cable with a female 1/4 inch inline jack on one end and the screw on connector on the other end, and carry it in the case for a back-up, to use a standard cable. |
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Todd Weger
From:
Safety Harbor, FLAUSA
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Posted 2 Apr 2006 5:47 am
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These aren't cheap, but they're George L's, and might be worth it.
George L's Amphenol Connector
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Todd James Weger --
1956 Fender Stringmaster T-8 (C6, A6, B11); 1960 Fender Stringmaster D-8 (C6, B11/A6); Regal resonator (C6); 1938 Epiphone Electar (A6); assorted ukuleles; upright bass
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George Rout
From:
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 4 Apr 2006 7:38 pm
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| Just for your information, those Amphenol connectors were very popular for microphones back in the 50's. Obviously, they're 2 wire connectors. Many public address amplifiers of that time had those connectors on the chassis. You can (could) get an adaptor, which screwed on the the connector, and plug a mono quarter inch plug (guitar plug) in the other end. Of course, it means you have this two inch adaptor sticking out with the risk of it getting whacked. I have two adaptors for my Bogen CHA33 watt PA amp that I've used with my Gibson CG since 1953, and still use that amp (in my music room) to this day. If anybody wants a picture of the adaptors, just let me know. Geo |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 5 Apr 2006 8:25 am
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Elderly Instruments also carries a 20 foot cable with an Amphenol connector on one end and a standard guitar jack on the other.
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Brad's Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars
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Pete Cormier
From:
Eunice, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 5 Apr 2006 12:55 pm
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thanks for all the input fellows.and i
decieded to keep it original and found a local music shop and bought one.--i was real close to having the new stuff installed , but it would have changed the whole steel.
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