Members FloydianAnimal Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'm getting a battery box installed in my Jazz bass for this reason- so I can easily change batteries when I need to for the EMG's installed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frunobulax Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 as my band only gigs about once per 2 months, i change batteries for every gig. i'm not taking any chances. here's my tip - if your playing active, remove your cellphone from your pants pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 here's my tip - if your playing active, remove your cellphone from your pants pocket.Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frunobulax Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 Why? interference. the cell signal can cause distortion in the pickup, at least it can on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted February 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 Haha yeah that happens at church all the time. There's always someone who doesn't turn off their phone and someone's wireless something picks it up and everyone hears it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 Did I say that? Well...makes perfect sense! I probably did... You're smarter than you knew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 interference. the cell signal can cause distortion in the pickup, at least it can on mine. you learn something everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 I saw Default play a few years back, and throughout the set, the wireless units all died. First the guitar, then the bass, then the vocals. I'm pretty sure one of the sound guys got fired after that show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 ...change your dang batteries, or have an active/passive switch! It's never happened to me personally (where it 100% cuts out) but I was at a show for my fave band last night, and the bassist's Fender Jag shut off completely during a walk/mini-solo spot, and was out for like 30 seconds when the song kicked back in and everyone was just like "wha?" because the subs quit rumbling. He switched to his passive Fender P/J for the last few songs, but yeah. My general rule is 6 mo's, no exceptions. Ummm, might want to tell that dude that Fender Jags come stock with an active/passive switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 interference. the cell signal can cause distortion in the pickup, at least it can on mine. I don't have that problem. Even if it does happen, if your bass is shielded correctly it shouldn't be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted February 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 Ummm, might want to tell that dude that Fender Jags come stock with an active/passive switch. See, I thought that, so maybe it was something else... Maybe his wireless went out, b/c they hooked him up to a cord after. I donno. Just the bass stopped and he switched axes, so something could have gone wrong internally. He messed w/ the knobs but nothing worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 carry as spare and check it regularly with a meterand take out your cable when not playing That's what I do - I know from experience, that unless I leave it plugged in for long periods, I can get several months out of a battery in any of my actives - so once a month or so, I check 'em with a meter, and replace them when they get below 9v... On a related note, my tuners eat batteries way faster than my active basses do - so I get a little more use out of the "down to 9v" batteries by using them in the tuners... I always make sure I have a good battery in any tuner I'm going to use for a gig, though... A cheap multi-meter can be had for well under $10, and is a good thing to have(and know how to use)... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 Ummm, might want to tell that dude that Fender Jags come stock with an active/passive switch. Was thinking the same thing... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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