Author Topic: Batteries (Read 605 times)

kenbass4 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 02, 2006, 12:02:17 PM »

OK...a little late, but here goes...

I have a Rogue, an Excel, and a Series II. For the Rogue and Excel, I switch the battery everytime I lemon oil the fretboard (every 6 months) I run the series with the DS5-R, but tune with the 1/4-inch. Now, my 1/4-inch was made with a mono-stereo switch, so I can play it through headphones, or with a standard guitar cord. I didn't specifically request it, it just came that way. FWIW, I have yet to change my Series' battery after 2 months of tuning...

Ken (TEO)

mica · « **Reply #31 on:** May 02, 2006, 12:26:40 PM »

Wade, on your Epic, you'll start noticing the tell-tale distortion at about 7V.

adriaan · « **Reply #32 on:** May 02, 2006, 12:51:44 PM »

Not sure about the electronic setup of PZM mics - Edwin is spot on about the physics - but as far as piezo-like mics go there is such a thing as the electret microphone. You find these in mucho cheapo recording equipment like the infamous ghetto blaster, but the concept has been taken to dizzying hights by the likes of Bruel & Kjaer (or whatever their name is these days).

From Wikipedia:
Though electret mics were once considered low-cost and low quality, the best ones can now rival capacitor mics in every respect apart from low noise and can even have the long-term stability and ultra-flat response needed for a measuring microphone. Unlike other condenser microphones they require no polarising voltage, but normally contain an integrated preamplifier which does require power (often incorrectly called polarizing power or bias). This preamp is frequently phantom powered in sound reinforcement and studio applications. While few electret microphones rival the best DC-polarized units in terms of noise level, this is not due to any inherent limitation of the electret. Rather, mass production techniques needed to produce electrets cheaply don't lend themselves to the precision needed to produce the highest quality microphones. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microphone#Electret_capacitor_microphones)

alembic76407 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 02, 2006, 02:17:06 PM »

When my Series 1 got rip offed back in 79, the batteries were dead in my bass and the power supply was in the back of my rack, and back in 79 batteries were not to common in bass, so no matter what the thiefs did they couldn't get my bass to work , so they had to take to a music store to get it fixed before the could sell it, the store owner knew it was my bass and told the scumbags he could fix it and have it ready the next day, they left and he called me, I floored my Porsche and drove 125 MPH to the music store, when I got there I ID my bass and locked the case, when the guy came back the next day to pick it up he was met by the Police and hand cuffed.

the moral to this story is;
DEAD BATTERIES GOT MY BASS BACK

David T (TLO}

oujeebass · « **Reply #34 on:** May 02, 2006, 03:47:31 PM »

I understand your concern,but you endangered the lives of your fellow citizens,and I am sure the store owner was on your side at that point. Speed Kills!

crgaston · « **Reply #35 on:** May 02, 2006, 04:34:51 PM »

Wait a minute...

Wade,

Were you ever in a band called Mt. Pilot?

Charles

oujeebass · « **Reply #36 on:** May 02, 2006, 05:13:40 PM »

Yes I was.

crgaston · « **Reply #37 on:** May 02, 2006, 05:30:31 PM »

Cool!

I used to play with the Earthtones back in '92-'93, and later with Acoustic Workshop. I used to see y'all at Rivalry's on Cherry St. Man, you guys ROCKED! I think we played some shows together there, too. I still see Frank every now and then. Glad to see you're still playing!

oujeebass · « **Reply #38 on:** May 02, 2006, 05:35:33 PM »

Yes I remember you... Didn't we try to form a Blues Brothers tribute band briefly? I added you to my friends on myspace

crgaston · « **Reply #39 on:** May 02, 2006, 05:35:54 PM »

Sorry for the hijack!

crgaston · « **Reply #40 on:** May 02, 2006, 05:40:28 PM »

The Great American Blues Machine!

I'll do the same. See you there!

alembic76407 · « **Reply #41 on:** May 03, 2006, 02:25:23 PM »

Wade, you are so right, but I was young and didn't know any better, I do now, and I don't drive like that anymore, but at the time, the only person I wanted to endanger was the guy with my bass.but he got hisand I got my bass back

David T

oujeebass · « **Reply #42 on:** May 03, 2006, 02:32:24 PM »

I was just messing with you.. I would have done the same thing. I found out my Les Paul was stolen and I was 9 hours away. Talk about felling helpless. Its serial was 172596 for the record. Thats been 18 years ago.

walwarrior · « **Reply #43 on:** May 11, 2006, 10:05:22 AM »

And at that gig when it happens you will stare at the rig, Yell at your bass tech, and then Pull a Pete Townshend and smash all of Kieth Moons Drums!
It just happened to me last night, My new Alembic Mark King crystal clear beautiful sound, then bammo. Distortion, Fuzztone. Replaced the Battery, all better!

rockbassist · « **Reply #44 on:** May 12, 2006, 07:43:08 PM »

I use Epic 5 string basses and a 1976 Fender Precision 4 string. I have seen posts on various websites which suggest changing batteries anywhere from once a month to once per year. I have played everything from small clubs to large outdoor venues. I have played anywhere from 1-3 gigs per month to more than 20 per month. My general rule is whenever I change strings it's a good time to change batteries. Some people like a sound which is not punchy but has a lot of low end and rumble. If you fit into this category I suggest using nickel strings and changing batteries every six months. If you are like me and like a punchy sound with a bit of low rumble such as Marcus Miller has, use Stainless Steel Strings and change your battery every 3 months. You can get 9 volt Duracell batteries at Sam's Club or BJ's Wholesale for less than $10 for a 6 pack. Great price especially if you use a wireless such as I do or effects. That's how I buy them.