I have a Blackstar Drive pedal that I really like. I just had the end of the tip and ring patch cable come apart, and the end is now stuck inside the IN jack and I can't get it out.
Any suggestions on how to get the damn thing out, or is this pedal toast? I'm not confident of my soldering abilities with this, so if any of you pedal gurus have a suggestion or want to make a few bucks, I don't mind sending it to take a look at it!
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If you cant fix it, dont loose hope. I'm sure there are pedal repair shops locatable thru internet, and mail. Perhaps near your area..or within reasonable mailable distance. I had trouble with a VFE Bluesking and sent it to an outfit in MA. 30$ and a few weeks later and it was back and fixed. Was one of its tiny solderable components that died...that I would have no chance of discovery or fixing. Thats a 200$ pedal saved, was discontinued years ago, and one of my fave blues ODs.
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You can always send it to me. I'll repair it for the cost of shipping and parts (unless I have the part in my stash, the no cost of parts). PM me if interested.jhull54 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:07 pm I have a Blackstar Drive pedal that I really like. I just had the end of the tip and ring patch cable come apart, and the end is now stuck inside the IN jack and I can't get it out.
Any suggestions on how to get the damn thing out, or is this pedal toast? I'm not confident of my soldering abilities with this, so if any of you pedal gurus have a suggestion or want to make a few bucks, I don't mind sending it to take a look at it!
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Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question, but why don't you open up the pedal, then use a small tool (toothpick, end of a small screwdriver, whatever) to poke the end out of the jack? Unless it's one of those horrible fully enclosed jacks...jhull54 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:07 pm I have a Blackstar Drive pedal that I really like. I just had the end of the tip and ring patch cable come apart, and the end is now stuck inside the IN jack and I can't get it out.
Any suggestions on how to get the damn thing out, or is this pedal toast? I'm not confident of my soldering abilities with this, so if any of you pedal gurus have a suggestion or want to make a few bucks, I don't mind sending it to take a look at it!
I've been wondering the same.
Mickey
Gandalf the Intonationer
Is it in the TRS side or the TS side? If you lift the spring on the jack does the tip move more easily inside the jack?
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The super glue is a good idea, but it might get places it shouldn't when you insert the q-tip. You could try some different screws or bolts, or an ez-out type screw extractor to see if it will grab it enough to pull it out, while gently lifting the springs if need be.
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My internet is wonky and my post from yesterday didn make it.
Try this: with a small-bladed jeweler's screwdriver (like that which comes in a eye glasses repair kit), lift the tip contact away from the jack body, about 1/8". With a pair of thin needle nose plyers or with tweezers, try and leverage the tip out towards the opening of the jack.
Alternative, drill a small hole in the end cap of the jack and push the cable tip out with the drill bit or a jeweler's screwdriver.
I don't recommend sticking super glue into the jack, for obvious reasons.
Try this: with a small-bladed jeweler's screwdriver (like that which comes in a eye glasses repair kit), lift the tip contact away from the jack body, about 1/8". With a pair of thin needle nose plyers or with tweezers, try and leverage the tip out towards the opening of the jack.
Alternative, drill a small hole in the end cap of the jack and push the cable tip out with the drill bit or a jeweler's screwdriver.
I don't recommend sticking super glue into the jack, for obvious reasons.
Live life to the fullest! - Rob