Input jack is loose

[JSON]

Hi!

The inputjack on my Jackson JS20 keeps coming loose all the time.

What can I do to prevent that from happening?

Thanks.

-Daniel

[Kevan]

Try a couple of drops of BLUE Loc-Tite on the threads of the jack.

If you can't find Loc-Tite brand stuff at your hardware supply store, just look for any kind of "removable thread locker". One or two drops will go a LONG way.

I also use it on the tuning machine threads. They don't ever come loose now. :-)

[Simo]

I use clear nail varnish on my jack sockets, works great

[genbloke]

I would use thread lock too. Go for a medium strength thread lock. Don't use high strength stuff, you might never remove the socket again!

Genbloke

[Lex Luthier]

Try a couple of drops of BLUE Loc-Tite on the threads of the jack.

If you can't find Loc-Tite brand stuff at your hardware supply store, just look for any kind of "removable thread locker". One or two drops will go a LONG way.

I also use it on the tuning machine threads. They don't ever come loose now. :-)

Great tip. I actually use that stuff at work - blue, red and green. Definately use the blue, or equivalent, it'll hold your threads, but you can easily loosen the nut when needed.

[Jehle]

Loc Tite also works well on a strat or tele style bridge too. Those two little allen screws that set the string height on some bridges will rattle loose with hard playing (like mine). A little drop of Loc Tite will hold the little buggers in place so that wont move out of place from the vibration of the strings.

[JSON]

Thanks for the tips!

I really don't know what thread lock is, but I tried with the nail varnish and it works great!

Thanks again.

-Daniel