Members dap99 Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Basically Never, since I have a pedalboard w/ a PP2+ and some built in outlets for wall warts. But I do have some batteries in some pedals just in case. For what, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kap'n Posted August 9, 2010 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. I will never buy a floor effect that requires a power supply to complete a gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 For the record, I HATE batteries. I only use them when I absolutely have to, which is once in a while. Using batteries means that I have to remove them when not in use, otherwise they inevitably drain out or explode - terribly wasteful, toxic pieces of {censored}. Many of my vintage EHX pedals did not have a jack for an adaptor, but I purchased a bunch of onespot converters that allow for a 9v power supply. The only pedals I have that sound better with a battery are my EHX Germanium OD, and my vintage Soul Preacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ovid9 Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I put occasionally, because in the 8 years and 3 moves between using my pedals the adapters disappeared. One of the new to me pedals I just got has an adapter, so I use that one atm. I don't really have a "pedal board" yet as I'm still working on ya know, being able to play anything at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kefka_hates_you 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. samesies plus it's more maintenance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 100 dollar cars Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 i use batteries in my dirt pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iamthearm Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 2 power supplies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fool Evolved Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 dude if my fuzz sounds better with a battery i'm gonna be pissed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frankenstrat86 Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 power supply for my mini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members |\|\|\ 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. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Marshall 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. If you want to put it in that context almost all products make choices for you... at least if you plan to use them. Why can't I run my pedals off crude oil??? for the love of god... why???? No wait, i want to run my pedals off baby seal pelts... yes yes yes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 in my micro amp i do. the battery lasts like 12 years and if my power supply fails, i can get through a gig with just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirBoye Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 All plugged into my PP2+ on my pedaltrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 If I can avoid plugging something into the mains I will. I want to use less electricity not more. I bought a wind up radio a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onyxrhino Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 If you want to put it in that context almost all products make choices for you... at least if you plan to use them. Why can't I run my pedals off crude oil??? for the love of god... why????No wait, i want to run my pedals off baby seal pelts... yes yes yes!!! this post is exactly why i can't take people like you seriously. it's a {censored}ing battery. get off your high horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 battery horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thezeng Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Batteries make fuzz pedals sound cool. Other than that, popping $5 for a 9V doesn't appeal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Agreed Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I don't use batteries for anything but one active guitar I have, and I don't buy more than two batteries a year for it. If I could somehow plug it in, I would. I don't like batteries. I've got a few GREAT sounding fuzzes that run just fine off of a 9V, I don't buy for a second that it can't be done or that fuzzes just sound better with batteries. So mark me down for "never" w/r/t pedals, and "as little as possible" with that one guitar. Edit: Not like I'm living a battery-free life, though. You really can't. I don't like it but what the {censored} else can you do? My mouse has an internal lithium-ion, so does my cell phone, so does my e-reader, and I use 6 C-cell batteries at a time in my Vox DA5. At least the lithium rechargable devices have batteries that last a long damn time (I guess I could say the same for the Vox portable amp, it runs for friggin' ever, been at least seven months since I put batteries in it and I've played it for hours and hours on vacation or when the power's out in a storm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nankuamedha Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I voted never. I generally always use a pedal power, the only exception is my Fuzz Factory, the battery one that guy only needs changing about every other year and I'm not going to spend $40 for a special power plate thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 this post is exactly why i can't take people like you seriously. it's a {censored}ing battery. get off your high horse.Just sat here where I am now I can see a TV remote, a gameboy advance, a torch, a smoke alarm, a clock, a watch and a remote control car, they all have batteries in. If I included items with rechargable batteries in it would be double that. I don't think 1 extra in my fuzz pedal is going to make much difference....and btw, I take all my batteries to the recycling and dispose of them correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jorhay1 Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I don't buy for a second that it can't be done or that fuzzes just sound better with batteries. rlly? on ALL fuzz, period? or just yours? What fuzz do u have btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreaserMatt Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 All dirt: batteries. Delays, 'verb, etc: power supply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Agreed Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 rlly? on ALL fuzz, period? or just yours? What fuzz do u have btw? All I mean by that is I think that it is perfectly possible to design fuzz pedals that sound great with an adapter and don't require a battery. A voltage control helps My favorite fuzz pedals that I own are an Aramat Mojo Fuzz (NOS GE fuzz-face based pedal), ProTone Monster Fuzz ({censored}ed up destroyer of a big muff), and some FuzzHugger(fx) fuzzes. Tom doesn't even include a battery option, and his fuzzes sound fantastic. I also have one of the earlier Singing Tree pedals from MT, it's an Electra-type pedal I believe and it sounds great with an adapter. Oh, and a Catalinbread Hyperpak. Very similar to the Tube Sound Fuzz, though admittedly that isn't a very "fuzzy" fuzz to begin with. More of a fuzzerdrive or something.I believe that some fuzzes DO sound better with batteries, or with dying batteries, but I think that it is by no means necessary for all fuzzes, and it in fact can be designed around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm 95% power supply... I only use batteries on very rare occasions, and in general, I'd MUCH rather use a good adapter. I prefer the fact that it's generally less hassle - they tend to be less problematic and require less constant maintenance than batteries. They do better in terms of powering pedals with high current demands - man shall not live by fuzz alone. And yeah, adapters are "greener" in terms of waste, heavy metals, etc. I prefer the tonal consistency of adapters too. You can always adjust / starve voltage if that's the sound you're after, but a battery will change as it's being used... like I said, I prefer the consistency of adapters. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'd given up on batteries but I got some new pedals that came with batteries and surprise, they do sound smoother batteried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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