Vintage Synth Repair

--- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, "toxlose" <rick.hass@...> wrote:
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> So I just joined the group and got so excited i forgot to introduce myself. 
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> I'm Rick, a musician and professor (not electronics) based in Philly. I've been tinkering with electronics for a couple of years and decided it was time to take the next step. I've done a fair amount of reading and experimenting so that I can now fix my own equipment. Of course the goal is to now fix stuff for others.
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> On that note, anyone ever have problems with enclosed 1/4" jacks? I've found on a number of devices that these babies--> http://www.avcable.com/media/large/ac/111.jpg
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> fail much easier than these--> http://www.avcable.com/media/large/ac/11.jpg
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> i have been successful in fixing both, but wondered what the difference is?
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The enclosed versions are cheaper-made w/ less metal

I have two basses with enclosed versions and they get dirty too quick

I prefer my stuff NOT to be made in the PRC ( China)