series 1 not playing with special cable

[Mlazarus]

OK Mica. I just didn't remember the batteries were in the same compartment. Also, the batteries powered the led on the Distillate. Ron can set up the led on the 82' Series 1 if I send the bass for an upgrade. NOT ANY TIME SOON! My Chevy Express needs new head gaskets. I already refurbished the frame and brakes last summer. The 3000gt VR4 was in the shop too. You know cars get Jealous!!

[lbpesq]

Unlike Series instruments, which are known for limited battery life, the batteries in non-Series instruments can last a LONG time.   I can imagine someone getting a Distillate and not realizing it used a battery for a year or more.


Bill, tgo

[Mlazarus]

Thats right. The batteries last very long. My 70's Ibanez used a battery. I remember changing it every 6 months.

[Mlazarus]

My 95' Ken Smith BT6G Flame maple has a pre-Amp too. Last about 6 months or so.

[hammer]

The batteries in all non-series instruments can last up to a year not just the Distillate. They last so long that I have to right down when I have changed them so they don’t die during practice or a performance. I don’t understand, however, your reluctance to use the five pin cable and power your series bass as intended. Plugging in a five pin is no more of a hassle than plugging in a stereo to mono cable IMHO.


P.S. My LED batteries typically die much sooner than the preamp ones.

[Mlazarus]

Hammer, I always play the Series 1 with the DS-5 on gigs, rehearsals and hopefully if i get the opportunity, a studio. Playing in my room alone, i tend to plug in the 1/4 jack. As for gigs, i learned my lesson not using the DS-5.