Members dkerwood Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 This is coming over from that "grinds my gears" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onyxrhino Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 {censored} yes I do. I really try to avoid buying pedals that require a 9v power supply but don't allow you to use batteries. If I want to be "green" then I'll just run it with an adapter, but I don't need the builder to make that decision for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cryptosonic Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Always use batteries in my fuzz and wah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BHz_econo Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 ha ha. I'm about half and half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blakemore Effects Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I use an adapter 99% of the time. Occasionally I'll use a tuner with batteries if I don't feel like plugging in my pedalboard, or if I'm playing a gig where I only need a tuner or something, but other than that, it's always adapters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dkerwood Posted August 9, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I really try to avoid buying pedals that require a 9v power supply but don't allow you to use batteries. If I want to be "green" then I'll just run it with an adapter, but I don't need the builder to make that decision for me. The only one that I even own is the MXR 10 band EQ. I've got pedals that are velcro'd to my board, and they will stay plugged in. I also have pedals that I use off the board, and if I'm using only one or two pedals, I generally use the batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nomenclature Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 No, it's a hassle and a waste of money + more garbage to throw away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FlyGuy10 Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 nerp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Never. I like pedal builders that have made a stand on it too, good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aussy Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Lately since my 'board' is so small, I've been using dirt with batteriesIts first in my chain, I only use one at a time = can unplug to save battery easily, reduces wiring annoyance when switching dirtOther than that, no thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rizza Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Nope. I have a lot of power-hungry digital pedals and the majority of my pedals don't take batteries anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dkerwood Posted August 9, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Never. I like pedal builders that have made a stand on it too, good for them. Just out of curiosity, do you ever use just one pedal, or do you always use a pedalboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members connorpeak Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I used batteries when i had just my PT100, SD-1 and DL-4.Then i bought a couple more pedals. I realized i was spending more than i wanted to on batteries so i went out and bought a cheap $30 Ispot power supply. It even came with a 12volt adapter for my DL-4. Fantastic Purchase. Besides its not like putting in vintage batteries makes is sound better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drifter182 Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 We don't need no stinkin batteries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I mostly use a power supply except for a couple of pedals like my old MXR Phase 90 which only takes batteries. I also use a battery in my germanium fuzz pedal although it does have a power jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Just out of curiosity, do you ever use just one pedal, or do you always use a pedalboard? Lately, I've been pluggin in straight into the amp, I've sold most of my pedals. I'm going to get a few new ones this week though. Then, they all get powered from my Supa Charger. Except one will need it's own power supply. I don't even think batteries is an option on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members comrade_jon Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Ispot power supply. It even came with a 12volt adapter for my DL-4. Fantastic Purchase.Don't you find that the DL4 doesn't like the 1Spot? I tried it once and the delays sounded less luscious particularly on the analog settings.But yes, never used batteries. I once contemplated it when I was just going to bring an SD-1 to a gig, but I thought I want my tuner too and rather than spend (too much) money, the whole rig went anyway. It just makes sense. I have a multiplug on there, with two spare which is useful when on stage if amps have short leads or anything, one taken by the 1spot and the other for my DL4. I don't understand how anyone whether their pedals are retro or brand new, if they have more than 2 or 3 why they'd bother with batteries, it makes no sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dkerwood Posted August 9, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Lately, I've been pluggin in straight into the amp, I've sold most of my pedals. I'm going to get a few new ones this week though. Then, they all get powered from my Supa Charger. Except one will need it's own power supply. I don't even think batteries is an option on this one. I just notice that most people who swear by power supplies are also the guys who run ten or fifteen pedals, which makes sense. I know a guy who runs just a TS between his guitar and amp. He powers it with a battery. Power supply would be overkill and a little restrictive. Sometimes when I play acoustic, I'll break out an EQ pedal or a little delay. I've played some stages where there's no power anywhere handy, which means I'd have to bring guitar, cables, pedal, power supply, and an extension cord. Seems like a lot for one effect, especially when the battery is an easy option. Don't get me wrong- I use power supplies at least 90% of the time. If I use my M9, I go ahead and use a power supply on any other pedals since power is handy anyway. I just think that if some pedal builders just decided that they would quit adding battery compartments, they'd lose a significant amount of flexibility and functionality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Godsky Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 only if i'm using one or two that dont drain.but if i start gigging Power supply all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members triviani Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 {censored} yes I do.I really try to avoid buying pedals that require a 9v power supply but don't allow you to use batteries. If I want to be "green" then I'll just run it with an adapter, but I don't need the builder to make that decision for me. 100% this. About the "green" thing, I bet all of these manufacturers have a car.. Well, I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dkerwood Posted August 9, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I don't understand how anyone whether their pedals are retro or brand new, if they have more than 2 or 3 why they'd bother with batteries, it makes no sense Agreed. Even if you have older pedals with no DC jack, that's what battery clip adapters are for.Heck, even if you have 2 or 3 velcro'd to a board so they can stay plugged in, you'd want to use a power supply so you wouldn't have to unplug each pedal every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Shankly Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Batteries in fuzz and one spot fer everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members connorpeak Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Don't you find that the DL4 doesn't like the 1Spot? I tried it once and the delays sounded less luscious particularly on the analog settings. Ive always used my Ispot. Mainly because i dont feel like putting 4 C Batteries in it! Now im curious! Anybody got 4 c batteries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kittycaster Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 only when batteries results in better sound/response... i.e. most fuzz pedals, some dirt/boost pedals, wah..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jorhay1 Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 for fuzz sounds better imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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