Newbie newb question

[MichaelAndrew3435]

Ordered a cab and speaker separately. I need an input jack and an out to the speaker. Help? I prefer a non soldering option and to pickup at a local store if possible. Thanks!

 

[Cjsinla]

You can buy a male or female 1/4" jack that attaches to the wire with screws. There are also solderless connectors to attach the wire to the speakers if that's what you need. But, I would learn how to solder.

Use stuff like this to connect wires to speakers:
http://www.elecdirect.com/crimp-wir...-nylon-100pk?gclid=CJujjoT_oc8CFYESgQodkZIL6w

1/4" solderless jack:
http://pedalboardshop.com/product/solderless-14-pedalboard-jack/

1/4" solderless plugs:
http://www.switchcraft.com/Category.aspx?Parent=954

 

[Soul Tramp]

Doesn't the speaker cab have a jack or jack-plate already installed? If not, how thick is the back panel where the 1/4" jack will have to be installed?

Buy a few feet of lamp wire at the hardware store.

You can buy the 1/4" jack, crimp-on spade connectors at Radio Shack. My only concern about the 1/4" jack is that if the wood is too thick the jack won't attach properly. If this is the case you will need a jack plate (PartsExpress).

Ops. Missed the point about solderless 1/4" jack.

https://www.radioshack.com/products/crimp-on-quick-disconnects-1

https://www.radioshack.com/products/radioshack-1-4-mono-panel-mount-audio-jack-2-pack

 

[GeeJay]

Also worth thinking about how you're going to mount the speaker(s). I used T-nuts and machine screws when I built my extension cab and would do so again if/when I build something else.

 

[Cjsinla]

These look interesting too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/jack-plate-...d=100338&rk=1&rkt=20&mehot=ag&sd=251897896058

 

[Wrench66]

Soldering isnt difficult. I would certainly learn how, but there are solderless options like others have listed.