VintageKustom.com: Repairing Kustom Amps

Wed, 18 February 2015 18:41

bmacdo
Messages: 14
Registered: January 2015
Location: Florida

Junior Member

The jack running from the speaker array to the chassis on my K150-8 was completely fused into the jack plate. Small wonder since it probably hasn't been unplugged for 44 years. I tried penetrating oil and tapping down from the chassis side but it wasn't even budging. Ultimately I had to destroy the jack in order to get it out but I think the jack plate is sound. Now when I attempt to insert a new 1/4" mono jack into the plate hole it seems like it will almost certainly seize up in there. So my question is, is the correct replacement part merely a standard 1/4" mono plug? If yes, what is the best method of opening up that hole so the replacement jack pops in and out like it should? Right now its very snug, to the point where I don't want to chance pushing a new jack in all the way. Hopefully it doesn't involve a specialized jack...it looks pretty standard to me. Thanks.

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