My bass broke

im pretty depressed because by beloved bass has broken after my strap unhooked and the guitar fell on the ground ramming the amp lead into the instrument. After i finnally got it out i un-screwed the bass and saw some jagged-up metal and a broken green chip thing which the lead seemed to have broken through where the lead plugges into the guitar...

anyone got any idea if this is hard to fix or how much it would end up costing me?

 

Deepest condolences from a fellow Bassist.( Mine is a 68 Fender Telecaster, have had it since 1972). You should be able to go to Radio Shack and get a new plug in. Is this what it looked like.


If it is it's around 4 or 5 bucks. Take note where the wires go and solder them back on.

 

not sure how much it would cost, but take it to someone, and it should be fairly simple to get a new plug installed. That way, instead of just doing it yourself, they can check out the other parts that could have been damaged too. Shouldn't cost that much..... sure beats buying a new bass.

 

I can't help on the questions you asked unfotunately, just I hope you get it fixed soon!

 

I don't advise going to radio shack. Go to a shop and ask for a CTS input jack... stereo I suppose? Or have them saulder it.

 

Personaly I think it is time you begin lookin' for a guitar tech. I know it may cost a lot more but in the end it is better to have the connection.

 

Guitar tech????????? C'mon it's a basic simple fix. As far as Radio Shack I've been buying my stuff there for over 30 years.

 

Really I agree there 100% is only a simple female plug that broke . jesus i hate to see if the other guy above PC just had a slight problem " i built those my self ". I WONDER if he could replace a burn out light bulb?

 

Probably needs an Electrical Engineer............

 

You kind wonder what the hell they learn in school? i wonder if rap music have some thing to do with this brain damage.

 

Man I've soldered stuff with a propane torch and a fork.

 

Hey I'm just saying. If you don't know get an expert hand.. at least to guide you. I personaly can't aford to screw up my rig.

If he knew how, he'd done it already. He doesn't so he need knowledgeable guidance.

Not to mention I've seen home jobs that would make me cry.

 

ROTFLMAO....... I've done done home job's that have made me cry.

 

all fixed now

and yes rap does fuk up the brain but not mine...

 

Did ya do it yourself?????????

 

no turned out it had just 'earthed' and since i knew about that from scientific education i could reattach the correct wires

 

earthed? is that a different term for grounded out?

 

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