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If you want to use it off the board I would replace both the input and output jacks with proper Cliff/Re-An 'Marshall amp type' jacks, which need to be connected to the board with wires. You can do this on the Guv'nor because the FX loop jack will still support the PCB and the power jack - it's more difficult on the other pedals of the series.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
If you get stuck, let me know - I may have one.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
These are the old ones - they're 9-pin jobs (L-R Input - Loop - Output):
The loop socket is obviously knackered, and the input had been a bit loose for a while - but I think the output one is still OK. If you don't mind an old one, I could pop it in the post.
As for "when am I ready?" You'll never be ready. It works in reverse, you become ready by doing it. - pmbomb
Most companies use the simplest variety that does whatever job they need, since it saves money - the difference is only pennies, but across a production run it matters.
If that was a UK-made Guv’nor, it might not be the same on a Korean one. They’re very similar but that might be a difference.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
As for "when am I ready?" You'll never be ready. It works in reverse, you become ready by doing it. - pmbomb
I was nearly right .
What's the layout - one in the middle nearest the panel, and four in a square off to one side? If so I have one here.
You may be better buying a brand new one though, the plastic on these is brittle as you already know, and gets worse over time.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I asked him about the jack socket and he said he kept in stock a fender (though possibly not fender branded) 9 pin replacement that he'd used successfully on previous fixes for this pedal.
Probably this? http://www.hotroxuk.com/fender-pc-mount-jack-1988-1999-stereo-9-pin-bj107.html?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyIXZvNrP2AIVChbTCh2DfwMOEAQYASABEgJ5QPD_BwE
The part itself isn't very expensive - but it is mounted on a mini PCB.
Hope this helps.
The plastic jacks on mine broke and the nice people at Marshall fixed it for me. I can't remember what the fee was but it wasn't huge.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
Tons of love!
I've had one more-or-less since they first came out. I got it secondhand, but they'd only been available for a few months at the time. It fell out of favour over the years and spent the thick-end of two decades just sitting in a chest of drawers I use for pedals, cables, picks and whatnot. Then, during a (VERY rare) chuck-out session a couple of years ago, I stumbled across it again and gave it a quick run out. It was brilliant! A one trick, 80's Brit Blues/Rock pony for sure (in my hands, at least), but a damn fine one! It sounds astonishingly good with P90's too ...not something I ever knew back in the day.
Needless to say, it's not in the drawer anymore!
I bought the Guv'nor 2 as a replacement and, whilst it's not quite the ugly duckling some suggest it is, it doesn't really do it the same way as the tankproof original.
It's a marvellous pedal and I can't think why Marshall haven't reissued it in its original form (or close to it, get rid of the crappy jacks). They would sell like hotcakes.
They do sound different though - the original is a better 'overdrive' pedal and works better into a crunchy amp; the new one is better as a 'preamp' pedal and works best into a clean amp. The 'Deep' control on the new one is especially good for emulating the thump of a 4x12" like that, but too much when it's going into more dirt.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein