Strat Input
How to fix the 1/4 inch input on a Squier Strat when no sound comes back?
I have a Squier Strat that I got about 6 months ago and the 6-sided nut on the guitar input comes loose every now and then. I tighten it with my fingers and it's OK. I have to do the same thing for the amp that came with the Squier Package. I unscrewed the 2 screws on the guitar for the input and seen one blue wire with 2 wires coming out of it. Only one of those wires was attached. I never had to solder anything but I think that is what I might have to do. Can you add any input that would help me along the way, so I don't mess up my guitar?
Thanks
I did see a blue wire that had 2 wires coming out of it. The red wire was disconnected to the metal plate. I have no soldering skills embarrassing to say, but it's never too late to learn.
Thanks for any advice given!
When you tightened the output jack on the guitar with your fingers, you may have twisted the connector to where a wire was broken. Take another look at the exposed terminals of the jack. There is normally two wires, one being the "hot" lead (usually white, attached to the "tip" contact terminal) and the other being the signal ground (usually black, attached to the sleeve contact terminal). If the wiring is broken or loose, it will need re-soldering. While you are at it, wipe a cotton swab dipped in alcohol across the contact surfaces, and then bend the sheet metal tang in slightly to make firmer contact with the plug tip. Make sure there is no foreign matter inside the jack that could prevent good electrical contact with the plug tip and ring. Let me know if I can help further. Best regards, Dana