Repairing the Leslie cable

[Tee]

My Leslie cable is old and the wires have apparently been soldered a few times. It has black tape between the pin stations inside the plug, probably to avoid bleeding of signal between the wires. But it all looks pretty fragile. Every time I plug it in I'm afraid a wire will loosen inside.

I'd like to have a professional electrician to take off the plug and re-solder the whole thing. And to finish it properly.

My question: What kind of professional would be suitable for the job ? What do I look for in the phone directory ? Just an electrician ? Or are there some guys better geared in dealing with big cables ?

Kalli

[Bob-i]

An electrician isn't the right guy for this job, they're schooled in working with AC wiring, not this delicate stuff.

What you need is an old fashioned TV/Radio/Amp repair guy, not many of these left. Look for someone who services guitar amps, they should have the skill set.

What needs to be done is each connection should be taken apart, soldered correctly and shrink wrapped. Electrical tape has no place in a connector like this.

[Tee]

Thanks Bob-i

That was just the answer I needed!

Kalli

[JSB]

You may also want to try a computer repair shop or a vendor who makes up custom computer cabling, if there is one in your area. Making and repairing somewhat delicate connections is something that these folks do every day. True, it is not a typical computer-type connection, but the skills required for the repair would be the same, as long you already know the connector pinouts.

JSB

[Hamman]

Unless you have sentimental feelings about this cord I would just find another either on ebay or some other online Hammond supply shops. You'll spend just as much trying to repair...drive to and from...your time etc... as you would new or good condition used one....plus if the old cord itself is fraile it could prove to be a fire danger!

[Bob-i]

You may also want to try a computer repair shop or a vendor who makes up custom computer cabling, if there is one in your area. Making and repairing somewhat delicate connections is something that these folks do every day. True, it is not a typical computer-type connection, but the skills required for the repair would be the same, as long you already know the connector pinouts.

JSB

Not likely a skillset a computer tech will have. Computer cables are not typically soldered. I'm both a computer tech and a guitar amp tech. The computer geeks I work with are amazed that I solder things

[dspiffy]

If the ends are not broken and the cable is not frayed, no need to buy a new one. Just resolder it or have it resoldered.

[bossbandbob]

I have resoldered these and covered each pin with a drop of silicone to stop them from touching each other and provide further holding/ sealing properties. Have not had one short or loosen since.

[jdoc]

we use a similar cable (albeit a more modern DIN) for a machine at work and i used to take them to a motor repair shop. Takes a lot of patience to clean and resolder pins and a very quiet neat and comfortable spot to do it. (plus I wasn't paying out of my pocket)