Telecaster Electrosocket Jack Mount Plate

If you’ve ever owned a Telecaster, you may know how frustrating it is if the 1/4″ output jack starts to get loose. On a Tele, the jack is held in a recessed cup secured to the body with a metal retainer clip embedded in the jack cavity. Over time, the simple action of plugging and unplugging your cable can bend or loosen the clip, making the signal short out while you’re playing.

Fortunately, there’s an excellent alternative to using a Tele’s stock jack mounting hardware. The Electrosocket jack mount attaches to the Tele body with two screws. The Electrosocket is inexpensive, easy to install, and—get this—it lets you adjust the output jack to accommodate a right-angle plug. Here’s the best part: The Electrosocket stays put and can even prolong the life of your output jack.