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Wannes,
I wasn't talking about just the jacks that don't screw to the
case, I was talking about all plastic jacks. They all fail,
given enough time. The failure point is usually the contact
area between the moving 'hot' lug and the immobile lug.
However, you're correct - those jacks that rely solely on the
printed circuit board for physical support are just asking to
be pounded into mush. I've kept a few bad parts (they usually
go back to the customer, but not every customer wants them)....
maybe I should take some pix to show some of the more damaged ones.
unlunf
BTW, FWIW, Rocktron is one of the biggest offenders, according
to my casebook. Just thought I should mention that, in case
someone's considering buying one of them. Otherwise, they make
pretty good stuff for the money.
unlunf
--- In , "mono_tones_1" <rockverb@h...> wrote:
>
> the still rather cost effective and way more quality-dedicated
> alternative that most manufacterors use is a PCB-jack that still
> screws to the box - the Dano's problem is not the pcb-jack, but
> the fact that three tiny solder joints are ALL the connection the
> jacks have to the pedal. the danecho's sound great, I have two,
> and among them had to repair them three times - no room for decent
> jacks inside - next time they crap out they'll hit the bin.
>
> the GP shootout mentioned gave editors pick to both the line 6 and
> a Rocktron short timer. (and a Moog) - the rocktron is said to more
> or less do the same thing as thedano, for less money and with
> better jacks.
>
> WR
>
