Firebird I question

[Jenzzz]

Hi guys,

I have a Firebird I question re: the output jack. I have converted a japanese FB III into a FB I but since the output jack is now in the FB I position, the jack is too long and is peeking out of the electric cavity and I can't put the lid on.

How was this solved on the originalk FB I (I've never had one in my hands)? Did they use shorter jacks (can't really be because the jack needs a certain length, right?)?

Anyone?
THANK YOU!

 

[in2madness]

Well since its Japanese I guess its not a Gibson Firebird so that would explain your problem. All 1/4" jack sockets are the same or else you could not use a 1/4" male jack. Your body is probably to thin to accomodate the top mounted socket.

 

[SGMM]

Depending on how much the jack is "sticking out" thru the control cavity you could shim up the jack on the guitars surface (extra washers or maybe even a poker chip) so you could get the cavity cover screwed on??

 

[Dougie]

There is a special jack made for Firebirds, Thunderbirds, SGs, use one of those.

VINTAGE 1960's GIBSON KALAMAZOO SG EBO MELODY MAKER GUITAR BASS INPUT JACK USED | eBay

 

[Jenzzz]

There is a special jack made for Firebirds, Thunderbirds, SGs, use one of those.

VINTAGE 1960's GIBSON KALAMAZOO SG EBO MELODY MAKER GUITAR BASS INPUT JACK USED | eBay

Ah, very good! I was hoping for something like that!
Thanks a lot!

 

[dougk]

That jack is a PITA to find for a FB cavity.

I just counterbore the backside of my Banshee's to accommodate a normal Switchcraft jack.

 

[icantbuyafender]

just throw a nut on the jack all the way down, then push it through and put the dress washer and another nut on.

ive had to do it on many a guitar.

 

[dougk]

just throw a nut on the jack all the way down, then push it through and put the dress washer and another nut on.

ive had to do it on many a guitar.

he's talking about the jack is to long and pocking out the cover side of the cavity not to much threaded portion visible from the front.

 

[icantbuyafender]

he's talking about the jack is to long and pocking out the cover side of the cavity not to much threaded portion visible from the front.

ahh, now THAT is a horse of another color.