Replace flush mount jack :: Ibanez Soundgear SDGR SR300 bass [8.0 lbs]

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A four string bass in for a checkup and a spotty flush mount output jack.  Flush mount jacks are notorious for wearing out and are not nearly as robust as a traditional Switchcraft jack.  But many are willing to sacrifice reliability for looks.  This bass was also giving me a weird hum, but it turned out one of my cables was going bad.  Check out the video below from the vlog.

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Replace jack :: Alvarez Kazuo Yairi MMY1 [5.0 lbs]

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A Monte Montgomery signature model Kazou Yairi Alvarez back in the shop with some output jack issues.  At a recent gig this player was experiencing his signal dropping out which is never a good thing.  I opted to replace the corroded jack since it was worn out and the solder joints were sub par.