| Author | Message | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2324 Registered: 6-2002 |
:-( I've just got my bass out of the case to play and no sound coming out of it. So I reached down for the on/off switch and nothing was there. The switch has broken off and in the off position. Even moving the stub does not do anything. I think what's happened is that when I put the bass on the stand the right angled jack must have swung upwards towards the switch. So that when the bass was down on the stand the metal part of the jack pushed upwards on the switch and broke it off. Normally Im quite careful about where the jack goes when putting the bass on a stand. I intend to send an email to Mica about it and order a new switch but also get some instructions on how to bypass it as I've always felt that style of switch was in quite a vulnerable position unlike the switches on the series instruments. I wonder if there is a small replacement rotary style switch that could go there instead. That would be better i think.  jazzyvee | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1495 Registered: 11-2004 |
jazzyvee..I gather this turns the pre amp on?? Take the back plate off and plug your bass into your amp and use a length of wire on the contacts to see if your bass chimes in and solder it as a jumper over the switch, if it's a standard switch I would try Maplins for replacement, if it's a simple on/off component it should be an easy fix | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7211 Registered: 6-2000 |
I don't recall ever installing an on/off switch on a Europa - you would get a large POP. I do remember a custom that had a standby switch installed (against my recommendation). Can you post a picture of that portion of the electronics cavity so I can see what exactly you have under the hood? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1219 Registered: 5-2006 |
It's this one: Clique and indeed a standby switch. (Message edited by fc_spoiler on February 07, 2011) | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2325 Registered: 6-2002 |
Mica, I guess my terminology is off so I presume then, that regardless of the position of the switch current is still being drawn by the battery once the lead is in the jack. Anyway, I will take a photo this evening and post it here for you to observe then hopefully I can move forward with a simple and effective solution. Jazzyvee | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2327 Registered: 6-2002 |
Here are some pics taken with my phone. Hope they are clear enough to analyse Mica.   Jazzyvee | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2331 Registered: 6-2002 |
Any suggestions Mica? Jazzyvee | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7216 Registered: 6-2000 |
We've thought of three ways to approach this: 1. You can leave the switch installed, and just move the violet wire that's on the center terminal to the top terminal in your image so that both violet wires on on the same terminal. The center terminal will have no wire connected to it. Leaving the resistor won't matter. 2. To replace the switch, use a SPDT type. 3. To eliminate the switch for standard Signature function, route the violet wire from the connector shown with a purple arrow to where the violet wire from the switch was on the output jack (roughly indicated by the red arrow) and remove all the wires connected to the switch.  | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1500 Registered: 11-2004 |
Looks like you have to get the soldering iron out jazzyvee..pity you live a distance or I would have done it for you | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2334 Registered: 6-2002 |
yeah but I think I'd like an original switch to replace the broken one so that it is still all the original parts. So if anyone has a spare one knocking about or mica can give me a price for one then that would be great. So that if I decide to sell it in the future i have all original parts. I know how fussy us alembicians can be about non standard instruments. Jazzyvee | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7219 Registered: 6-2000 |
I've emailed you ordering information. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2352 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Mica, I did reply with some other items. Let me know if you didn't get it and I can re-send. Thanks Jazzyvee | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2353 Registered: 6-2002 |
Good news, I've followed Mica's instructions and now I have sound again from my bass. Jazzyvee | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2869 Registered: 6-2002 |
I've reverse engineered mica's instructions and put the new switch in. :-) Thankfully the new switch has a shorter lever than the standard one so it stands underneath the right angled jack plug when the jackplug swings round so does not pose a risk of breaking by coming into contact with it . . A point worth remembering if you are having any switches near the jack socket. Jazzy eye | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1168 Registered: 5-2002 |
Another way to get around the broken switch problem is to install a push-onn/push-off switch! However, it sounds like you've got it sorted. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3162 Registered: 10-2002 |
jazzy - 2 ways to stop the jack swinging round... 1. Don't plug it in when your bass is on the stand - less change of someone tripping over it too. 2. Trap the cable under your strap before you plug it in. This will keep your jack pointing towards the strap button. Graeme | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2876 Registered: 6-2002 |
Changed my mind about comment. (Message edited by jazzyvee on May 02, 2012) |
