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BrendanG · Approved Merchant Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 131

Hi Everyone,
I wanted to share my product with you, its the first product I've ever designed and i think its great, I've been testing them on my equipment for a month now and they work perfect,

Its called the Jack Cap and it is a small soft silicone tapered cap that slides into the 6.3mm jack inputs on your keyboard and creates a top protective cover preventing dust, sand, rain etc from making its way into your inputs,
Its also speeds up setting up time as i only use 2 of the 9 inputs on the back of the Nord Stage2 and 2 of the 12 on my Korg M3 so i leave these empty and cap the rest off, then i know without having to check which is the sustain input and which is the left mono input, voila, no more mistakes on dark stages when rushing to set up.

The caps push in gently and as they are tapered they form a tight fit so they don't fall out of the keyboards when im packing them back into their flight cases at the end of the night.

They are a no brainer for me, the Korg cost me £1,600 second hand and i bought the Nord Stage 2 brand new for £2.850. At these prices just spending a further couple of pounds makes perfect sense to me for the protection they offer,
Ive already had my equipment damaged from someone coming on stage during our set and spilling their pint.
The caps are for sale in packs of 6 for just £1.99 and £4.99 for a pack of 20.
Im currently offering free postage on both packs, thats £1.99 for 6 and ill pay the £1 postage and packing out of my own pocket, how generous is that.

I hope you think this is a good idea and would love it if you would buy some from me,
Ive already supplied a few music shops local to me in Yorkshire but you can buy them from eBay (search Jackcap) or direct from me by calling 01924 366555
My address if you want to call in and view them is
31 Brook Street, Wakefield, WF1 1QW tel 01924 366555 or 07570 031233

BrendanG · Approved Merchant Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 131

Im not sure how to uplaod photos from my ipad so if you wish to check out some images please visit the page on Facebook called Jack Cap.
Thak you

BasariStudios · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:40 pm Post subject:

Ok i did it for you without permisson, if anything i will remove it:

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Bachus · Platinum Member Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 3126

Just one word...

Incredibily usefull..

Okay.. Two words. My current anti dust strategy is much more expensive

BrendanG · Approved Merchant Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 131

Oh Wow.
Many Thanks for putting up the photo Basaristudios.

Thanks for your kind words Bachus.
I've found them to be perfect for my needs. Ever since my own equipment was damaged I've wanted to have something I can use.

StephenKay · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 2:42 am Post subject:

Congrats on coming up with a great idea, and seeing it through to production!
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SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

It looks great and I would definitely use them, especially at the current price point. Any chance of getting them in black though? The only thing I don't like is assaulting the look of my synths with a bunch of red dots. Especially not the back of my K on stage.

BrendanG · Approved Merchant Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 131

Thanks again for the kind words.
Unfortunately They are only available in Red.

McHale · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 3:21 pm Post subject:

In black, I'd buy them ASAP. All of my gear is black and I play live and my rig is exposed.

Great idea regardless.

-Mc

p.s. PLEASE make them in black.
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chilly7 · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:05 pm Post subject:

Never bothered about dust on equiment because i think high quality equipment must be designed that way what it can handl any amount of dust.

But of cause dust is not good for human and animal health so it should be removed but this solution does not remove the sorce of problem which is dust.
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BrendanG · Approved Merchant Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 131

I've sold some to a chap who plays outdoor gigs on the sea front. Sand is his main problem.
My concern when designing them was for liquid as last year a lady came onto stage from the audience. She wasn't allowed on stage and she spilled her drink because she was drunk.
It ruined some of my equipment.
That's why I created this.
It's not just dust you've to worry about.
Take care.

Sharp · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:53 pm Post subject:

Love the idea. A very nice product I can see myself using as well as something I'd also buy for my friends as gifts.

Only one catch, the colour red sticks out like a sore thumb. If you were to ever make them in black I'd buy them.

Regards
Sharp.

BrendanG · Approved Merchant Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 131

Hi. Thanks for the kind words.
Colour choice was a big decision.
I wanted them to stand out but I understand your concerns.
I've just ordered my second batch in red again.
But I will make sure my next order will be for Black ones as they seem a popular choice. But that could be a few months away as I've got 5,000 red ones on the way.

SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

Keep us posted, and I hope it really takes off!

Mr_SamDoogie · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:12 pm Post subject:

Got to play sharktank here;

Looks like a product that everyone can copy.. Do you have any part of it
In a patent etc. Its a good product but one everyone can walk away with if
you're not careful.
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