Just got my first Rick. '76 4001.
Which input jack should I be plugging into when just doing standard mono stuff? I probably won't use the stereo capabilities much -- if ever. Both seem to work, but is there one I should be using? The jackplate doesn't seem to differentiate.
One closest to Headstock or on furthest?
Which input jack?
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Re: Which input jack?
The OUTPUT jack closest to the strap bolt.
Re: Which input jack?
There are two strap bolts ...jps wrote:The OUTPUT jack closest to the strap bolt.
Be aware that this assumes that the bass has not been modified or messed with. IIRC one of my guitars or basses had the jacks switched ... had me scratching my head for a while thinking that I had a bad pickup!
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Re: Which input jack?
My 4001 was rewired for dual mono output before I got it. Imagine my fun sorting that one.. I got my stereo back myself using repair guides from "Joey's Bass Notes" website. 
Stereo is very underrated, IMO.
Stereo is very underrated, IMO.All I wanna do is rock!
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beatlefreak
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Re: Which input jack?
The one on the front of the amplifier...grahambo! wrote:Which input jack should I be plugging into when just doing standard mono stuff?
Re: Which input jack?
It could be in the back of the amp...beatlefreak wrote:The one on the front of the amplifier...grahambo! wrote:Which input jack should I be plugging into when just doing standard mono stuff?
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Re: Which input jack?
In case your bass's jacks have ever been modified the easiest way to tell is to plug first into one jack and flick between each of the three positions on the pickup selector switch while playing. If you get sound on each position that means the jack is wired for mono and you're getting first the neck, then both, then the bridge pickup as you flick the switch.
If it cuts out in one position only, it's wired for stereo.
Repeat for the other socket, you should have one wired for mono and one for stereo but if you get any different results you'll know something's amiss.
If it cuts out in one position only, it's wired for stereo.
Repeat for the other socket, you should have one wired for mono and one for stereo but if you get any different results you'll know something's amiss.
Re: Which input jack?
I even have a 2 channel Bass Amplifier with a Stereo Input.kiramdear wrote: Stereo is very underrated, IMO.
Re: Which input jack?
Graham, if it is still correctly wired, the mono jack is furthest from the neck. What the others are making fun of and a point of is they both are output jacks, not inputs.
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Re: Which input jack?
Make sure both volume knobs are turned up.stevebasshead wrote:In case your bass's jacks have ever been modified the easiest way to tell is to plug first into one jack and flick between each of the three positions on the pickup selector switch while playing. If you get sound on each position that means the jack is wired for mono and you're getting first the neck, then both, then the bridge pickup as you flick the switch.
If it cuts out in one position only, it's wired for stereo.
Repeat for the other socket, you should have one wired for mono and one for stereo but if you get any different results you'll know something's amiss.
Re: Which input jack?
Haha. Yeah, laugh it up. Not sure why I called it an input jack. I've been playing bass/guitar for almost 9 years now... I know the difference. I suppose I just got in the habit of calling it an "input" rather than an "output."
But thanks for the info. I figured it out.
One furthest from neck is mono. Gotcha.
But thanks for the info. I figured it out.
One furthest from neck is mono. Gotcha.