Electric Guitar Socket with ST Boat Design in Black or Silver, Alloy Construction for Electric Guitar and Bass, Dimensions 8.1 x 3.2 x 2.5cm
Electric Guitar Socket with ST Boat Design in Black or Silver, Alloy Construction for Electric Guitar and Bass, Dimensions 8.1 x 3.2 x 2.5cm
Alloy ST Boat Socket for Electric Guitar and Bass in Black or Silver Finish
This ST boat socket provides a replacement or upgrade input jack for electric guitars and basses, constructed from alloy and finished in either black or silver. With dimensions of 8.1 by 3.2 by 2.5 centimetres, it is designed to fit standard instrument cavities, offering a practical solution for musicians maintaining or customising their gear. The product is supplied as a single unit, ready for installation by a qualified technician or experienced player.
Features and Construction
The socket's design and material composition focus on providing a functional input connection for musical instruments.
Material and Build
The socket housing is made from alloy, which forms the main structural component for the electrical connection point. The alloy construction contributes to the socket's form and its role in completing the instrument's output circuit. The product is identified by specific codes for its colour variants: M00964 for the black finish and M00966 for the silver finish.
Size and Practical Fit
The socket measures 8.1 centimetres in length, 3.2 centimetres in width, and 2.5 centimetres in depth. These dimensions are intended to correspond with common cavity sizes on electric guitars and basses, facilitating a direct replacement for existing sockets. The compact profile ensures it fits within the routed space on most instrument bodies.
Uses and Placement
This component is designed for a specific technical function within musical instruments.
Event or Professional Use
For working musicians and guitar technicians, this socket serves as a readily available spare part for instrument maintenance and repair. It can be used to replace a damaged or intermittently functioning input jack on stage guitars or studio equipment, helping to maintain reliable signal output from the instrument to the amplifier or audio interface.
Everyday Home Use
For hobbyists and home players, this socket offers a way to repair a favourite guitar or bass without needing to source a proprietary part. It allows for a functional restoration of the instrument's output connection, enabling continued practice and playback through standard amplifier setups.
Benefits and Buying Value
The product provides a straightforward solution based on its specified attributes.
Reuse and Low Maintenance
By replacing a faulty socket, this component can extend the functional life of an electric guitar or bass, preventing the need for more extensive repairs or instrument replacement. Once installed, the alloy socket requires no specific maintenance beyond keeping the contact points clean and ensuring secure soldering connections.
Why Choose This Product
This socket is a match for instruments requiring an ST boat-style input jack, with its alloy construction and two colour finishes providing options for visual matching. Its defined dimensions allow buyers to check fitment against their instrument, and its designation for electric guitars and basses clarifies its intended application.
