Keeping a Vintage DS5 Plugged In

[Picure]

Hihi, just a quick question. Would leaving a DS5 from the 1980's plugged in for an extensive amount of time damage the unit in any way?

Thanks!

[mica]

It's actually healthier to leave it plugged in for forty years than unplugged for forty years. No problem at all!

[mavnet]

What about leaving the bass plugged into a power supply for extended periods of time? Healthy/unhealthy for the instrument's electronics? I've wondered about this since 1977...

[Picure]

It's actually healthier to leave it plugged in for forty years than unplugged for forty years. No problem at all!

Excellent! Great to know, thanks!

[jazzyvee]

Mavnet, I thought of that one too. Usually I unplug between sets on stage so that no-one can trip over the lead and pull the bass over but if I have a long rehearsal or a full day't playing at home it's plugged in all the time. It would be interesting to know which is the best for the bass and the DS-5 for that matter.

[edwardofhuncote]

I'd been wondering about this one too... I had gone so far as to think of ways to make my vintage blue box switchable. Nice to know I don't need to fret about it. 

[jazzyvee]

Edward, maybe a simple in-line switch similar to a desk light switch patched into the mains cable close to the DS-5 would be an easier option.

[mica]

As Vince suggested, the biggest danger leaving it plugged in is the tripping hazard. Electrically there’s really no issue.

[mavnet]

Yay! Thanks, Mica. At a gig, I'll put it back in the case between sets, but at home the cable's not in a trippable place. Good to know i can leave it all plugged in.