Unknown 1/4 male plug

Richard Lotspeich · Post by **Richard Lotspeich** » 16 Mar 2021 2:26 pm

What brand,,and how to access its innards.

Bill Sinclair · Post by **Bill Sinclair** » 16 Mar 2021 2:38 pm

With that knurled barrel, I would think that it would unscrew, but I'm sure you've tried that. Any writing on the cable itself?

Sandy Inglis · Post by **Sandy Inglis** » 16 Mar 2021 11:58 pm

I had a similar one that I had to heat with a heat gun. It was potted with a plastic! Someone had tried to open one end and butchered it but I managed to open up the other end OK with the heatgun.

Richard Lotspeich · Post by **Richard Lotspeich** » 17 Mar 2021 2:32 am

Bill Sinclair wrote:With that knurled barrel, I would think that it would unscrew, but I'm sure you've tried that. Any writing on the cable itself?

You would think thats what the knurling was for, but it just wont budge.It has a crackle from time to time,so Id like to check it.I might try the heat.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 17 Mar 2021 5:21 am

It had to come apart to be assembled.

But, I wouldn't mess with it. Cut the cable and install a new connector (Switchcraft or Neutrik).

Tim Hurst · Post by **Tim Hurst** » 17 Mar 2021 6:18 am

I have a couple of Peavey branded cords with plugs like that.

Richard Lotspeich · Post by **Richard Lotspeich** » 17 Mar 2021 7:35 am

I agree with Jack,,which is why I MUST get it open,,,lol

George Biner · Post by **George Biner** » 20 Mar 2021 8:30 am

I think it has to be threaded on but they probably glued it. Vice grips but it won't be pretty.

Jerry Erickson · Post by **Jerry Erickson** » 20 Mar 2021 9:46 am

Like Jack said, cut it off and put a new plug on it. If you have a torch or something like it, you could heat it up to melt the goop that is inside.

George Redmon · Post by **George Redmon** » 20 Mar 2021 4:32 pm

Looks Like.....

Seen several of these through the years. It's a cheap import. The barrel was made to look a little like a knock off of the old "Brass/Copper Military" style 1/4" phone plug. But i bet when ya git it opened, it's made of cheap thin alloy. And the black plastic insulator is not a good sign neither. Not 100% sure of that cable neither. I'd toss the whole thing. Oh... i just take pliers and twist those open then toss it, if i'm keeping the cable. $:\$

Patrick Fleming · Post by **Patrick Fleming** » 20 Mar 2021 5:05 pm

I have a few of those cords, as stated they are peavey. I believe that they have some type of vacuum seal and are not meant to be serviceable. I would like to know if you can get them open without serious damage...