I am trying to locate a 1/4" TRS input socket replacement for a Hohner
Panther Tega-10 guitar amp. I have removed the damaged one by melting the 4
solder points where the narrow pins at the end of each leg fix into the
circuit board. These are spaced 16mm apart (measuring side to side across
the amp) and 13mm apart (measuring from front to back, i.e. in line with the
jack). The height of the centre of the jack to the surface of the circuit
board is 11mm.
Can anyone please suggest where I might find one?
MilesG (UK resident)

On 1/13/07 6:47 AM, in article ,
"MilesG" wrote:

I am trying to locate a 1/4" TRS input socket replacement for a Hohner
Panther Tega-10 guitar amp. I have removed the damaged one by melting the 4
solder points where the narrow pins at the end of each leg fix into the
circuit board. These are spaced 16mm apart (measuring side to side across
the amp) and 13mm apart (measuring from front to back, i.e. in line with the
jack). The height of the centre of the jack to the surface of the circuit
board is 11mm.
Can anyone please suggest where I might find one?
MilesG (UK resident)



Don't you folks have anything like a Radio Shack on the island? That's a
common connector.

Don

MilesG wrote:
I am trying to locate a 1/4" TRS input socket replacement for a Hohner
Panther Tega-10 guitar amp. I have removed the damaged one by melting the 4
solder points where the narrow pins at the end of each leg fix into the
circuit board. These are spaced 16mm apart (measuring side to side across
the amp) and 13mm apart (measuring from front to back, i.e. in line with the
jack). The height of the centre of the jack to the surface of the circuit
board is 11mm.
Can anyone please suggest where I might find one?
MilesG (UK resident)




Try CPC Preston, Maplin Electronics, Rapid Electronics, Google sesrch
will find all of them

Ron*(UK)

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Public Address Systems
Hire Sales Maintenance
www.lunevalleyaudio.com

"Don Bowey" wrote in message
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On 1/13/07 6:47 AM, in article ,
"MilesG" wrote:

I am trying to locate a 1/4" TRS input socket replacement for a Hohner
Panther Tega-10 guitar amp. I have removed the damaged one by melting the
4
solder points where the narrow pins at the end of each leg fix into the
circuit board. These are spaced 16mm apart (measuring side to side across
the amp) and 13mm apart (measuring from front to back, i.e. in line with
the
jack). The height of the centre of the jack to the surface of the circuit
board is 11mm.
Can anyone please suggest where I might find one?
MilesG (UK resident)



Don't you folks have anything like a Radio Shack on the island? That's a
common connector.

Don


With all due respect to your input Don, at the rate Radio Shack has been
going, they may not have a RS there - OR - a well stocked one - at that. A
few have closed down locally and those that remain - don't have much in
choice. A sign of things to come?

However, I'm darned sure "someone" over there must handle those connectors.
I'm sure there has to be an audio shop of some sort.

Radiosrfun wrote:
"Don Bowey" wrote in message
...
On 1/13/07 6:47 AM, in article ,
"MilesG" wrote:

I am trying to locate a 1/4" TRS input socket replacement for a Hohner
Panther Tega-10 guitar amp. I have removed the damaged one by melting the
4
solder points where the narrow pins at the end of each leg fix into the
circuit board. These are spaced 16mm apart (measuring side to side across
the amp) and 13mm apart (measuring from front to back, i.e. in line with
the
jack). The height of the centre of the jack to the surface of the circuit
board is 11mm.
Can anyone please suggest where I might find one?
MilesG (UK resident)


Don't you folks have anything like a Radio Shack on the island? That's a
common connector.

Don


With all due respect to your input Don, at the rate Radio Shack has been
going, they may not have a RS there - OR - a well stocked one - at that. A
few have closed down locally and those that remain - don't have much in
choice. A sign of things to come?

However, I'm darned sure "someone" over there must handle those connectors.
I'm sure there has to be an audio shop of some sort.


There are Radio Shack stores here (Called Tandy) but they mainly sell
phones and toys - the closest equivalent is Maplin Electronics who have
shops in may major towns.

Most Wholesalers now sell directly to the public, tho they do generally
have a minimum order rate. If the OP gets really stuck he can mail me
off list and I`ll post one to him.

Ron(UK)

--
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Public Address Systems
Hire Sales Maintenance
www.lunevalleyaudio.com

"Ron(UK)" wrote in message
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MilesG wrote:
I am trying to locate a 1/4" TRS input socket replacement for a Hohner
Panther Tega-10 guitar amp. I have removed the damaged one by melting the
4 solder points where the narrow pins at the end of each leg fix into the
circuit board. These are spaced 16mm apart (measuring side to side across
the amp) and 13mm apart (measuring from front to back, i.e. in line with
the jack). The height of the centre of the jack to the surface of the
circuit board is 11mm.
Can anyone please suggest where I might find one?
MilesG (UK resident)


Try CPC Preston, Maplin Electronics, Rapid Electronics, Google sesrch
will find all of them

Ron*(UK)

As you've no doubt guessed, I'm a novice. Many thanks for the helpful advice
you guys. I'd already tried googling but could only find the sort that fits
inside guitars rather than sits on PCBs. Now CPC Preston and Maplins come up
with this
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSea...sp?SKU=CN02261
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...ets& doy=13m1

Maplins used to do a "PCB mounting pin" version, no photo and now
discontinued, which I suspect is what I need, as the old one that I removed
has the 5mm wide feet stepping down about halfway along their length to a
1mm pin, which fits into the holes in the PCB, the "shoulder" sitting flat
on the PCB.

I'll get the sort that's illustrated and see what can be done.

Miles

Ron(UK) wrote:

There are Radio Shack stores here (Called Tandy) but they mainly sell
phones and toys - the closest equivalent is Maplin Electronics who have
shops in may major towns.

Tandy stores in the UK closed in 1999.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tandy_Corporation

Maplin is heading into selling "phones and toys" now, and is staffed by
kids more familiar with toys than electronic components :-(

--
Adrian C

"Ron(UK)" wrote in message
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Radiosrfun wrote:
"Don Bowey" wrote in message
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On 1/13/07 6:47 AM, in article ,
"MilesG" wrote:

I am trying to locate a 1/4" TRS input socket replacement for a Hohner
Panther Tega-10 guitar amp. I have removed the damaged one by melting
the 4
solder points where the narrow pins at the end of each leg fix into the
circuit board. These are spaced 16mm apart (measuring side to side
across
the amp) and 13mm apart (measuring from front to back, i.e. in line
with the
jack). The height of the centre of the jack to the surface of the
circuit
board is 11mm.
Can anyone please suggest where I might find one?
MilesG (UK resident)


Don't you folks have anything like a Radio Shack on the island? That's
a
common connector.

Don


With all due respect to your input Don, at the rate Radio Shack has been
going, they may not have a RS there - OR - a well stocked one - at that.
A few have closed down locally and those that remain - don't have much in
choice. A sign of things to come?

However, I'm darned sure "someone" over there must handle those
connectors. I'm sure there has to be an audio shop of some sort.
There are Radio Shack stores here (Called Tandy) but they mainly sell
phones and toys - the closest equivalent is Maplin Electronics who have
shops in may major towns.

Most Wholesalers now sell directly to the public, tho they do generally
have a minimum order rate. If the OP gets really stuck he can mail me off
list and I`ll post one to him.

Ron(UK)

--
Lune Valley Audio
Public Address Systems
Hire Sales Maintenance
www.lunevalleyaudio.com

Though I didn't come right out and state it, you nailed it down - they sell
mostly toys and phones! Here is also some computer stuff as well. Like I
said, not much choice! I think they're on their way out - to be honest.

"I" don't know what companies are available to the U.K. as to shipping parts
out or if the guy is up to paying any extensive fees for shipping - so that
is why "I" didn't specify any.

Being you're in the U.K. - Ron, you may be his best bet for acquiring the
part needed. Maybe opportunity knocks for you!

Radiosrfun wrote:


"I" don't know what companies are available to the U.K. as to shipping parts
out or if the guy is up to paying any extensive fees for shipping - so that
is why "I" didn't specify any.

Being you're in the U.K. - Ron, you may be his best bet for acquiring the
part needed. Maybe opportunity knocks for you!

Hell yeah, I could be in line to make a couple of quid here

Seriously, most of the previously trade only suppliers will now supply
anyone with a credit card, Probably Farnell is the biggest and best for
'serious' electronic components

http://www.farnellinone.com/

Rapid Electronics are pretty good also

http://www.rapidonline.com/


Ron(UK)


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www.lunevalleyaudio.com

MilesG wrote:
"Ron(UK)" wrote in message
...
MilesG wrote:
I am trying to locate a 1/4" TRS input socket replacement for a Hohner
Panther Tega-10 guitar amp. I have removed the damaged one by melting the
4 solder points where the narrow pins at the end of each leg fix into the
circuit board. These are spaced 16mm apart (measuring side to side across
the amp) and 13mm apart (measuring from front to back, i.e. in line with
the jack). The height of the centre of the jack to the surface of the
circuit board is 11mm.
Can anyone please suggest where I might find one?
MilesG (UK resident)

Try CPC Preston, Maplin Electronics, Rapid Electronics, Google sesrch
will find all of them

Ron*(UK)

As you've no doubt guessed, I'm a novice. Many thanks for the helpful advice
you guys. I'd already tried googling but could only find the sort that fits
inside guitars rather than sits on PCBs. Now CPC Preston and Maplins come up
with this
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSea...sp?SKU=CN02261
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...ets& doy=13m1

Maplins used to do a "PCB mounting pin" version, no photo and now
discontinued, which I suspect is what I need, as the old one that I removed
has the 5mm wide feet stepping down about halfway along their length to a
1mm pin, which fits into the holes in the PCB, the "shoulder" sitting flat
on the PCB.

I'll get the sort that's illustrated and see what can be done.

Miles


There is a pcb mounting version available also, search a bit harder.

Ron(UK)

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Hire Sales Maintenance
www.lunevalleyaudio.com

"Ron(UK)" wrote in message
...
MilesG wrote:
"Ron(UK)" wrote in message
...
MilesG wrote:
I am trying to locate a 1/4" TRS input socket replacement for a Hohner
Panther Tega-10 guitar amp. I have removed the damaged one by melting
the 4 solder points where the narrow pins at the end of each leg fix
into the circuit board. These are spaced 16mm apart (measuring side to
side across the amp) and 13mm apart (measuring from front to back, i.e.
in line with the jack). The height of the centre of the jack to the
surface of the circuit board is 11mm.
Can anyone please suggest where I might find one?
MilesG (UK resident)

Try CPC Preston, Maplin Electronics, Rapid Electronics, Google sesrch
will find all of them

Ron*(UK)

As you've no doubt guessed, I'm a novice. Many thanks for the helpful
advice you guys. I'd already tried googling but could only find the sort
that fits inside guitars rather than sits on PCBs. Now CPC Preston and
Maplins come up with this
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSea...sp?SKU=CN02261
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...ets& doy=13m1

Maplins used to do a "PCB mounting pin" version, no photo and now
discontinued, which I suspect is what I need, as the old one that I
removed has the 5mm wide feet stepping down about halfway along their
length to a 1mm pin, which fits into the holes in the PCB, the "shoulder"
sitting flat on the PCB.

I'll get the sort that's illustrated and see what can be done.

Miles
There is a pcb mounting version available also, search a bit harder.

Ron(UK)

Thanks for all the further information everyone. I found this too
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr1826.html
but those pins don't look long enough to me. It looks like it's designed to
sit right on the PCB?
What is the difference between the switched and non-switched models please?

Miles

"MilesG" wrote in message
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snip

Thanks for all the further information everyone. I found this too
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr1826.html
but those pins don't look long enough to me. It looks like it's designed
to sit right on the PCB?
What is the difference between the switched and non-switched models
please?

Miles

Sorry, this is a better link for that last Q.
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr2993.html

MilesG wrote:
"MilesG" wrote in message
...

snip

Thanks for all the further information everyone. I found this too
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr1826.html
but those pins don't look long enough to me. It looks like it's designed
to sit right on the PCB?
What is the difference between the switched and non-switched models
please?

Miles

Sorry, this is a better link for that last Q.
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr2993.html



I always buy switched jack as they provide an extra pair of pins, which
give more stability when pcb mounted.

Take a look at this page, maybe the socket you require is on here.
http://www.rapidonline.com/products....deo&tier3=Jack

Ron(UK)

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"Radiosrfun" wrote in message
...

Being you're in the U.K. - Ron, you may be his best bet for acquiring the
part needed. Maybe opportunity knocks for you!

In the UK I would buy the latest Everyday Practical Electronics mag - there
are ads in there from people who will ship.







--

Take out the socket, and go to a local electronics parts distributor to see
if you can properly identify the part. If you can not find a proper
replacement, you will have to contact the manufacture directly, or one of
their service reps to order the original part.

--

JANA
_____


"MilesG" wrote in message
...
I am trying to locate a 1/4" TRS input socket replacement for a Hohner
Panther Tega-10 guitar amp. I have removed the damaged one by melting the 4
solder points where the narrow pins at the end of each leg fix into the
circuit board. These are spaced 16mm apart (measuring side to side across
the amp) and 13mm apart (measuring from front to back, i.e. in line with the
jack). The height of the centre of the jack to the surface of the circuit
board is 11mm.
Can anyone please suggest where I might find one?
MilesG (UK resident)

"Ron(UK)" wrote in message
...
MilesG wrote:
"MilesG" wrote in message
...

snip

Thanks for all the further information everyone. I found this too
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr1826.html
but those pins don't look long enough to me. It looks like it's designed
to sit right on the PCB?
What is the difference between the switched and non-switched models
please?

Miles

Sorry, this is a better link for that last Q.
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr2993.html

I always buy switched jack as they provide an extra pair of pins, which
give more stability when pcb mounted.

Take a look at this page, maybe the socket you require is on here.
http://www.rapidonline.com/products....deo&tier3=Jack

Ron(UK)

I've emailed the Hohner rep as JANA suggested, and meanwhile ordered one of
each 2-pole and 3-pole from rapidonline because I don't know which I should
use. Can someone please advise?
If the narrow mounting pins turn out to be shorter than the old component,
so that it sits lower than before, I can surely file away about 2-3 mm of
the cutout to accomodate it. If Hohner don't come up with a component
identical to the old one, that is.

Thanks again to you all
Miles

In article ,
JANA wrote:
Take out the socket, and go to a local electronics parts distributor to
see if you can properly identify the part.

Despite living in London UK I would have no idea how to find such a
company. Nor would I expect one to be interested in a tiny order such as
this.

--
*Proofread carefully to see if you any words out or mispeld something *

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

MilesG wrote:
"Ron(UK)" wrote in message
...
MilesG wrote:
"MilesG" wrote in message
...

snip

Thanks for all the further information everyone. I found this too
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr1826.html
but those pins don't look long enough to me. It looks like it's designed
to sit right on the PCB?
What is the difference between the switched and non-switched models
please?

Miles
Sorry, this is a better link for that last Q.
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr2993.html
I always buy switched jack as they provide an extra pair of pins, which
give more stability when pcb mounted.

Take a look at this page, maybe the socket you require is on here.
http://www.rapidonline.com/products....deo&tier3=Jack

Ron(UK)

I've emailed the Hohner rep as JANA suggested, and meanwhile ordered one of
each 2-pole and 3-pole from rapidonline because I don't know which I should
use. Can someone please advise?


2 pole is correct, tho you can use a 3pole just as easily, bend the
centre pair of tags underneath or snip them off.

If the narrow mounting pins turn out to be shorter than the old component,
so that it sits lower than before, I can surely file away about 2-3 mm of
the cutout to accomodate it. If Hohner don't come up with a component
identical to the old one, that is.

If it`s too low, rather than file the front panel, mount it on short
lengths of thick copper wire, or if there`s room, invert it and connect
it up with lengths of flexible wire - making sure to connect the correct
pins - they are on the opposite side when the socket is inverted[1]

[1] does that make sense?

Ron(UK)


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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
JANA wrote:
Take out the socket, and go to a local electronics parts distributor to
see if you can properly identify the part.

Despite living in London UK I would have no idea how to find such a
company. Nor would I expect one to be interested in a tiny order such as
this.

Most of the major suppliers have a minimum order value, generally about
£30 - some will send out orders for lesser amounts but whack you for
the postage. You can soon spend thirty quid when perusing most of their
catalogues anyway.

Ron(UK)

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Public Address Systems
Hire Sales Maintenance
www.lunevalleyaudio.com

In article ,
Ron(UK) wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
JANA wrote:
Take out the socket, and go to a local electronics parts distributor
to see if you can properly identify the part.

Despite living in London UK I would have no idea how to find such a
company. Nor would I expect one to be interested in a tiny order such
as this.

Most of the major suppliers have a minimum order value, generally about
£30 - some will send out orders for lesser amounts but whack you for
the postage. You can soon spend thirty quid when perusing most of their
catalogues anyway.

Indeed - although some like RS don't send out their cats willy nilly. And
has what must be one of the worst websites anywhere.

I'm using Rapid more and more - no minimum order requirements.

--
*Middle age is when it takes longer to rest than to get tired.

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

"Ron(UK)" wrote in message
...

snip

I've emailed the Hohner rep as JANA suggested, and meanwhile ordered one
of each 2-pole and 3-pole from rapidonline because I don't know which I
should use. Can someone please advise?


2 pole is correct, tho you can use a 3pole just as easily, bend the centre
pair of tags underneath or snip them off.

If the narrow mounting pins turn out to be shorter than the old
component, so that it sits lower than before, I can surely file away
about 2-3 mm of the cutout to accomodate it. If Hohner don't come up with
a component identical to the old one, that is.

If it`s too low, rather than file the front panel, mount it on short
lengths of thick copper wire, or if there`s room, invert it and connect it
up with lengths of flexible wire - making sure to connect the correct
pins - they are on the opposite side when the socket is inverted[1]

[1] does that make sense?

Yes thank you Ron; that's very helpful. 2-pole it is then. How critical is
the gauge of the copper wire or flexible wire? I have a short length of twin
core and earth still attached to a discarded light switch - at about 1mm is
the bare earth thick enough? It seems sturdy enough.
Miles

MilesG wrote:

If it`s too low, rather than file the front panel, mount it on short
lengths of thick copper wire, or if there`s room, invert it and connect it
up with lengths of flexible wire - making sure to connect the correct
pins - they are on the opposite side when the socket is inverted[1]

[1] does that make sense?

Yes thank you Ron; that's very helpful. 2-pole it is then. How critical is
the gauge of the copper wire or flexible wire? I have a short length of twin
core and earth still attached to a discarded light switch - at about 1mm is
the bare earth thick enough? It seems sturdy enough.
Miles



Not critical at all, the copper cores out of twin and earth is probably
ideal.

Ron(UK)

"Ron(UK)" wrote in message
...
MilesG wrote:

If it`s too low, rather than file the front panel, mount it on short
lengths of thick copper wire, or if there`s room, invert it and connect
it up with lengths of flexible wire - making sure to connect the correct
pins - they are on the opposite side when the socket is inverted[1]

[1] does that make sense?

Yes thank you Ron; that's very helpful. 2-pole it is then. How critical
is the gauge of the copper wire or flexible wire? I have a short length
of twin core and earth still attached to a discarded light switch - at
about 1mm is the bare earth thick enough? It seems sturdy enough.
Miles

Not critical at all, the copper cores out of twin and earth is probably
ideal.

I'll let you know how it works out in due course. I'm most grateful.
Miles