Neutrik are easier to solder and have better built in strain relief, no messing with heatshrink tubing. I don't notice a difference in use. Oh, the Neutrik silent plug is a nifty thing to have at the guitar end.
Which sort of 1/4" plugs do you prefer and why? Though it seems like it might end up being a push on cost, I think I'm going to start soldering some of my own cables and wanted input on connectors.
I think I'll need a mismash of 90 degree and straight 1/4" mono plugs. Any input from all of you?
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
Neutrik are easier to solder and have better built in strain relief, no messing with heatshrink tubing. I don't notice a difference in use. Oh, the Neutrik silent plug is a nifty thing to have at the guitar end.
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I like Neutrik too because they are usually bigger around and easier to grab. Otherwise both work fine.
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I just started using Neutrik right angle plugs and I like them so they get my vote
Question on soldering: how is one supposed to solder the shielded part to a Neutrik plug? I just did my first little patch cable after much delay, but at first I had a buzz because one of the shields wasn't connected to the outside collar.
So what's the best way to do this? I'm finding that to be the toughest part. No comments on what that says about my soldering skill, please -- I'm well aware of that.
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
You'll need to have some solder flux paste. Do you? Put a dab of this on the part of the plug opposite the place (pin) the other wire is soldered too. The flux will allow the solder to stick to it. That is where you connect the ground lead. There is no pin for the ground to get soldered to. It just connects to the body of the plug.Originally Posted by Eric
Tin the lead
Put some flux on the area where the ground lead goes
Put some solder on the tip of your iron
While holding the ground lead in the paste touch the tip of the iron with solder down right where you want the wire soldered
In no time the flux will bubble and the solder will flow and you can remove the iron and let the solder cool. That should do it.
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Flux-cored solder, FTW.
Oh and tin your wired ends. Always.
Yes, that's the type I have.Originally Posted by Commodore 64
I did that, but I didn't put a blob of solder on the plug itself, which would have helped. I found a guide that talked about unweaving the shield, bunching it on one side, and twisting it into a wire, which is the info I really needed. I think that should make it much easier.Originally Posted by Commodore 64
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
Exactly. That's what you do. Twist the braid so that you have 2 solderable leads.Originally Posted by Eric
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If you didn't do that in the first place, I don't know how in the world you soldered anything to the right place. Did you just not solder the shield wire at all?Originally Posted by Eric
Is there an emoticon for ":condescending"?Originally Posted by Commodore 64
I was able to solder the shield to the outside collar by just rolling down the shield a little bit to move it away from the signal cable, putting some solder on the shield, and soldering it to the outside part of the neutrik plug. It was a little annoying, hence the initial question, but possible.
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner