[sdiy] switching jacks

[David G. Dixon]

> Similar jacks are used all over the ARP 2600 (42A 1/8") and they work just
> fine.  There were reliability problems with some pcb mounted enclosed
> versions
> that had plastic housings.  I believe soldering could deform the plastic
> during assembly.  At some point they switched to all panel mounted jacks
> with open-frames.
> 
> Switching jacks are also used on insert jacks on all types of equipment
> (mixers, effects, etc).


Thanks for the vote of confidence, Dave.  Now I'm mostly wondering whether
the bent and rebent jacks will be usable.  Any experience?