Am I crazy?

[SoulFetish]

Or are there no new production drop in replacement octal sockets that fit in vintage fenders??
It seems that the ones which have the same mounting hole dimensions have a base diameter that is too large. Yet, any of the ones I dig up (ie - surplus Cinch octal sockets) have the same base diameter, yet the mounting holes do not line up.
Anyone else run into this?

Oh, I should add that New Sensor does make a ceramic that fits, but it's complete garbage. The terminals take solder about as well as RTV silicone.

[The Dude]

You talkin' about these?

https://www.parts-express.com/8-pin-...iABEgKbJvD_BwE

[SoulFetish]

You talkin' about these?

https://www.parts-express.com/8-pin-...iABEgKbJvD_BwE

Yeah, those don't fit. At least not in any of the vintage models I've tried anyway. The fenders which I've worked on have a base mounting hole diameter of 1". Almost all the sockets advertised as "drop in replacements" for vintage Fenders have a base diameter of 1.125" (1 ¹/₈" )
I was just hoping to find an actual 1-for-1 replacement. I have a step drill that has a max diameter of 1.125" if I need it. But, time is money, so trying to do my do diligence in the interest of being efficient.

[The Dude]

CE has octal sockets for 1" hole diameter.

https://www.cedist.com/products/socket-8-pin-phenolic

Also Mojo

https://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/T...nt-Tube-Socket

[Randall]

Hoffman has them. I just picked up some for a vintage Marshall with 1" chassis hole.

https://hoffmanamps.com/MyStore/perl...R_ID=!ORDERID!

[tboy]

Parts Express has what appears to be the same socket on sale for 95 cents. They do have a $6.95 shipping charge though, unless your order totals $100 or more, in which case it's free.

[tboy]

Hoffman has them.

Looking at Hoffman's tube socket page, it has the best descriptions of the socket mounts and measurements I've seen.

[nosaj]

Looking at Hoffman's tube socket page, it has the best descriptions of the socket mounts and measurements I've seen.

Hoffman's the man. And you support a small business .

nosaj

[g1]

Some on this page: https://www.amprepairparts.com/fendertubehw.htm
ebay seller nostubesupply has some.
Fender current part # is 0990724000

[SoulFetish]

Thanks for those sources, appreciate it!

You guys are alright, you know that? I don't care what everybody else says. I think you're the best!

[nosaj]

Thanks for those sources, appreciate it!

You guys are alright, you know that? I don't care what everybody else says. I think you're the best!

I thought we wuz sums of beeches? Now we's ok? What gives?

nosaj

[J M Fahey]

[TimmyP1955]

Some on this page: https://www.amprepairparts.com/fendertubehw.htm

Good company to deal with.