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Permalink Reply by Jim Dickison on June 1, 2013 at 12:40am

In my opinion, the best way to wire that would be to use a Switchcraft Model 12A jack. This is a 1/4" jack which has a built-in switch. 

When nothing is plugged in, your amp output is connected to the speaker.

When you plug in your external speaker, the "Tip" connection is separated from the "Shunt" connection. Your internal speaker is disconnected, and the amp output is connected to your external speaker.

Lots of sources for these jacks on the internet:

Mouser Electronics (One of my favorite electronics parts sources!)

Digi-Key Electronics (Another favorite!)

Allied Electronics

eBay

Newark Element 14

Jameco Electronics

Edit:

CB Gitty has a similar jack... but, I can't tell if it's Switchcraft brand or not. Honestly, I wouldn't pay more for a non-Switchcraft jack!

Also... I just noticed your avatar pic... Cool Teles!

Permalink Reply by Jim Dickison on June 1, 2013 at 1:04am

Actually the CB Gitty jacks are less (it's a 3-pack.)

Permalink Reply by The Capo Kid on June 1, 2013 at 1:36am

 

 Thanks for the info Jim , I looked at that option , but as I said I need to know how to wire it up ?

 I only have 2 wires speaker + and -  .

Permalink Reply by The Capo Kid on June 1, 2013 at 2:40am

 I've had a think about it and I think I've sussed it .

Permalink Reply by HarleyTodd on June 2, 2013 at 5:16pm

Did you build the ruby? I want to build it or a similar one and see a bunch of vids about it online but not a real good vid on how to build. I can solder fine, but can't really read schematics and not tons of experience with breadboards or whatever the flat board with all the holes that you put it all on. Anyone have good instructions

Permalink Reply by The Capo Kid on June 2, 2013 at 10:07pm

 No the guy did a special deal as I need  2 or 3 amps he only charged me £5 to assemble the first one for me .,

 Here's a link to his website scroll down to page to Ruby Cricket and download the PDF .

http://pedalparts.co.uk/category/diagrams/