The Jazz Guitar Chord Dictionary
Reply to Thread Bookmark Thread
Posts 1 to 11 of 11
  1. #1

    User Info Menu

    My solution for adding an input jack to an archtop. I hate drilling new holes in old guitars so I designed and 3d-printed a mount that clips right on to the trapezoidal tailpiece. Not winning any beauty contests, but gets the job done and I can remove the pickup/jack (DeArmond FHC w/ "monkey-on-a-stick") when I need to.

    Adding an input jack to an acoustic archtop, without drilling-screen-shot-2019-09-21-9-09-26-pm-png

    Details:
    Archtop tailpiece mount for 1/4? input jacks | Panique Jazz Archtop tailpiece mount for 1/4? input jacks | Guitarist Vic Wong – Music and Projects

  2.  

    The Jazz Guitar Chord Dictionary
     
  3. #2

    User Info Menu

    clever...good job..but wouldn't that be an output jack??

    hah

    cheers

  4. #3

    User Info Menu

    Quote Originally Posted by neatomic
    clever...good job..but wouldn't that be an output jack??

    hah

    cheers
    Yes, you're right, sorry! Hopefully I didn't cause any blown-up guitars

  5. #4

    User Info Menu

    Does the printer come with software to make the design?

    Since you controls look to be shielded, you can also get a shielded output jack from Switchcraft that would also cover up your wire connections to the jack.

    Adding an input jack to an acoustic archtop, without drilling-switchcraft-shielded-jack-jpeg

  6. #5

    User Info Menu

    I've just got an 1941 Gibson L-4 and want to electrify it. The seller had an original monkey stick from the old days (50s?) and bought a DeArmond Rhythm Chief 1000 reissue. I am thinking of having thumbwheels for volume and tone control, but do not have a solution for output jack. Like you, I don't want to drill holes in an old guitar.

    I think your idea looks acceptable and would be interested in buying one. Do you have one spare to sell?

    Regards,
    Trond

  7. #6

    User Info Menu

    Nice one vdub!! I checked your site. If you haven't already you should make a post about your Quilter/projector-speaker hybrid. There's several folks here who'd be interested. There's been a few posts about Quilters made into combo amps in older speaker cabs. Love the grill on yours.

    (I'm a recent Quilter convert, enjoying ToneBlock 202 in Dock12, and Aviator8 before that)

  8. #7

    User Info Menu

    Great job!

    I would just point out another no-drill alternative. The Tapastring vintage endpin jack—fits in with friction, no drilling. I used one on my Harmony Brilliant Cutaway, along with Schatten thumbwheel controls and an RC 1000 RI.

    Tapastring Guitar Care Products | The "Vintage Jack" | End Pin Jack No Drilling Required

    It’s very robust, and I have no concerns with the 1/8 plug—I use a 1/8 to 1/4” adapter and use a regular cord.

  9. #8

    User Info Menu

    Yet another no-drill alternative: Schatten jack mounted to tailpiece of my Stromberg — thanks Tony Duggan-Smith!

    Adding an input jack to an acoustic archtop, without drilling-mvimg_20190922_171903-jpg

  10. #9

    User Info Menu

    If you have the hole for the endpin, you can add a regular endpin jack without drilling, just use a reamer to enlarge the existing hole.

  11. #10

    User Info Menu

    Ugh I'm going through the same problem right now with my fhc. I have the ten ft cord tied to the tailpiece. It looks stupid. Neat idea. Would you send the send the file. I could print it at my library or school.

  12. #11

    User Info Menu

    I prefer this elegant solution by Shiro Tsuji. Wonderful guitar too.