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Title: Mod to JB3 input
Post by: jimmc on January 22, 2004, 06:19:53 PM

I've read dkien's way of moding the input of the JB3 with a dremel tool, but has anyone found anything else that works well that doesnt involve removing material from the JB3 hardshell?
Any help would be appreciated. I'm just wondering if there are any other options before I go ahead and do this mod myself.
Thanks,
jimmc

Title: Re:Mod to JB3 input
Post by: drumminj on January 22, 2004, 06:38:06 PM

Well, the dremmel's the cleanest way of doing it.  I ran into this problem before David posted about the issue.  I just used a pocket knife and wittled away at the plastic until the cable fit snugly.  Of course, I had just bought a new cable for patching on my way to a show, so I didn't really have much time to come up with an "elegant" solution.

You could always find a short patch cable that fits fine without having to remove some of the plastic, and always use that plugged into the JB3.  Even just a short female->male connector would work, though I've never seen one for 1/8" miniplug.  Other than that, I don't see any way around this.

Title: Re:Mod to JB3 input
Post by: Chapper on January 23, 2004, 03:14:04 AM

I must have missed the original post...where is it.  What is it?
I'd love to see a digi-coax mod.  
Chapper

Title: Re:Mod to JB3 input
Post by: jimmc on January 23, 2004, 10:19:26 AM

Quote from: Chapper on January 23, 2004, 03:14:04 AM

I must have missed the original post...where is it.  What is it?
I'd love to see a digi-coax mod.  
Chapper

The post is in the Archival Info section under the heading of JB3 info.

Title: Re:Mod to JB3 input
Post by: mattb on January 23, 2004, 11:09:37 AM

If you can get a patch cable with black Neutrik miniplug connectors, they are narrow enough that you don't need to do this. I have one that came with some gear, so I don't know where to get it on it's own but I'm sure they are out there.

Title: Re:Mod to JB3 input
Post by: dklein on January 23, 2004, 11:39:55 AM

Quote from: jimmc on January 22, 2004, 06:19:53 PM

has anyone found anything else that works well that doesnt involve removing material from the JB3 hardshell?

unfortunately the hardshell is the problem.  You can find a plug that fits but most don't.  Go ahead - do a little damage!  It's one way of making it yours.  ;D  Seriously - you'd never even notice it unless I pointed it out.

Title: Re:Mod to JB3 input
Post by: jimmc on January 23, 2004, 01:56:10 PM

Thanks for the input everyone. Looks like I'll be firing up the Dremel Tool tomorrow.

Dklein, thanks for posting the how-to link. Like you said, your way looks nice and clean.  My warranty is up in 2 weeks anyway.