Using a right angle plug with a Tele

[bulgmaf]

Anyone know of any tricks to be able to use a right-angle cable plug with a Tele? Because the plug jack is recessed in a Tele, a right-angle plug won't fit. So, I'm wondering if there are any solutions (longer right angle plug, after-market replacement jack that is not recessed into the body, adapter, etc.) I've read that some of the country old-timers used to turn the jack around so they could plug in an orange squeezer compressor. I'm not that tech-savvy if it would involve soldering.

 

[scottp]

I just built a Tele and used the Electro socket. I really like it!
I always use right angle plugs, either with my wireless pack or a cable.
They all fit without any problem.

Amazon product ASIN B00U3FN5U4

 

[Budda]

Flipping the jack works. You shouldnt need to solder, just unscrew from body, flip plate, screw back in.

 

[shredmechanic]

Anyone know of any tricks to be able to use a right-angle cable plug with a Tele? Because the plug jack is recessed in a Tele, a right-angle plug won't fit. So, I'm wondering if there are any solutions (longer right angle plug, after-market replacement jack that is not recessed into the body, adapter, etc.) I've read that some of the country old-timers used to turn the jack around so they could plug in an orange squeezer compressor. I'm not that tech-savvy if it would involve soldering.

You could buy a Fender right-angle cable. They make the plug so that it fits in the socket perfectly and their coil-y cables have treated me pretty well the last few years.

 

[Joe Bfstplk]

Get a long-bushing Switchcraft type 11 jack put in. The Electrosocket helps, too....

 

[ruso]

Anyone know of any tricks to be able to use a right-angle cable plug with a Tele? Because the plug jack is recessed in a Tele, a right-angle plug won't fit. So, I'm wondering if there are any solutions (longer right angle plug, after-market replacement jack that is not recessed into the body, adapter, etc.) I've read that some of the country old-timers used to turn the jack around so they could plug in an orange squeezer compressor. I'm not that tech-savvy if it would involve soldering.

A little late to the party here… I just replaced my main cable with a Mogami with a right-angle Neutrik plug and just confirmed that it works fine with the standard Telecaster jack.

 

[ruso]

It’s almost like they designed the end for this application.

 

[Andy Eagle]

If it's close you can just make sure the socket sits as far forward as it can by removing any washers between the jack and the cup retainer .
If that's still no the switchcraft type 11 or an electrosocket will fix it.

 

[bulgmaf]

Thanks for the responses everyone. I replaced it with an electrosocket from StewMac and life is good. That shipping tho. Oy vey.