Are endpin jacks standard?

peaceweaver3 · Dec 28, 2013

When I take the plunge and drill a hole in a uke I love, will I be able to try out different pickups? I'm just wondering at this point whether "one size fits most" and a hole drilled for the endpin jack of, say, a K&K Bigshot, will work to try out similar pickups.

And just out of curiosity, has anyone tried different pickups this way? I know the sound I'm looking for, but suspect it won't be easy to come by...

Thanks!

Crystal

BlackBearUkes · Dec 28, 2013

peaceweaver3 said:
When I take the plunge and drill a hole in a uke I love, will I be able to try out different pickups? I'm just wondering at this point whether "one size fits most" and a hole drilled for the endpin jack of, say, a K&K Bigshot, will work to try out similar pickups.

And just out of curiosity, has anyone tried different pickups this way? I know the sound I'm looking for, but suspect it won't be easy to come by...

Thanks!

Crystal

There are many parts to a pickup system, not just and end pin jack. The jack is not the pickup itself, just the part that accepts the cord. It is not a one size fits all kind of thing and the quality and prices will also vary.
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peaceweaver3 · Dec 28, 2013

I realize the jack is not the pickup. I'm talking about the basic parts, if there's no onboard preamp. In that case there's a jack, and there's a pickup. Regardless of the pickup element/s, is the output jack standard?

As to quality variations, I'm aware of that - that's why I want to drill once and possibly try several different pickups.

Kent Chasson · Dec 28, 2013

There are some pickups with smaller 1/8" output jacks but all end-pin jacks I've seen need a 1/2" hole.

There is this exception (maybe others) that fits a tapered hole but I wouldn't recommend it. http://www.kksound.com/products/vintagejack.php

If you use a 1/2" hole, you will have many pickup options to choose from.

Are endpin jacks standard?

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