Members la_brat1 Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 Probably a stoopid question, but 2 of my active basses' batteries have 'died' over the course of a break (maybe 20 minutes tops). Is this coincedence, is it because the 'circuit is completed and draining the battery if the jack is plugged in', is it cosmic retribution for once chucking a battery at my brother when I was younger? Do people unplug on break? (active bass players only) Generally I turn off my amp but don't unplug the bass - lately I've started doing so, however... anyone out there with me on this one? Any electrical engineers in the building?
Members SA Rios Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 I always unplug on breaks but a battery should not drain down over a 20 minute period. A battery should last about 3-6 months with normal usage.
Members Mudbass Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 I always unplug my basses on a break whether they're active or not because...1 clumsy band member + dark stage + a few beers = foot tangled in cord and bass off the stand and on the floor.
Members mike fitzwell Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 On break I leave mine plugged in but turn my wireless transmitter off without noticeable decrease in normal battery life.
Members T. Alan Smith Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 I don't unplug. My batteries last for months.
Members Flatball Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 I use a wireless and so don't worry so much about clumsy people tripping. I turn of the wireless but I don't unplug the cable from my bass's input. Even doing this, my batteries last around 6 months. There's no way yours should be dying on a 20 minute break.
Members catphish Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 I don't unplug. My batteries last for months. +1
Members cdb Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 If your battery dies during a 15 minute break it would probably also die during a 45 minute set. Sounds like the electronics are {censored}ed to me. I never unplug during breaks
Members 0175westwood29 Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 +1 to all above my batteries last bout six months? depending on type if you get the extra value 100 for 3 quid deal then they mite last 20mins? but yeh the batteries do drain if you leave them plugged in but not to large ammount?
Members rummy Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 My active bass stays unplugged when I'm not playing, even for like 10 minutes. Paranoid, I guess. lol, I don't know.
Members chris-dax Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 My Lakland has passive/active...so during breaks I put it in passive which disengages the battery... During breaks I also always put the tuner in mute mode....
Members WillPlay4food Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 I always unplug, but I think you guys play way more than I do since my batteries easily last over a year.
Moderators ThudMaker Posted November 6, 2007 Moderators Posted November 6, 2007 Other than the superior and more organic tone of a passive bass, I can't think of a better reason to play passive instruments than this. . . . .no batteries to go dead. Thud is joking of course, but turns tail and leaves thread quickly anyway.
Members frunobulax Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 My Lakland has passive/active...so during breaks I put it in passive which disengages the battery...During breaks I also always put the tuner in mute mode.... substitute Lull for Lakland. plus i don't gig all that frequently so i usually change batteries before a show. BSTS
Members willsellout Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 I found out recently that the Lavaman cables actually allow me to use less battery life when my bass is plugged in. I also find that vintage batteries sound better:thu: Dan
Members frunobulax Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 I found out recently that the Lavaman cables actually allow me to use less battery life when my bass is plugged in. as long as you are using it in a directionally correct manner.
Moderators Kindness Posted November 6, 2007 Moderators Posted November 6, 2007 I found out recently that the Lavaman cables actually allow me to use less battery life when my bass is plugged in. I also find that vintage batteries sound better:thu:Dan Lava cables recharge my non-rechargeable batteries and improve my left hand technique on my fretless basses.
Moderators ThudMaker Posted November 6, 2007 Moderators Posted November 6, 2007 Or you could just find a picofarad friendly battery.
Members picker13 Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 I unplug. Part of the reason is to save battery life, But I also do it to remind me to tune up when I get back on stage. Plus, my bass stand is on the side of the stage -- too much of a problem to have a cable running over there too as I share it with the guitard.
Members Rippin' Robin Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 as long as you are using it in a directionally correct manner. I love you all.
Members T. Alan Smith Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 Breaks? It's what they call it when you collapse from non stop jamming.
Members Optimus Prime Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 The only active bass I will ever buy will be a Stingray.
Members willsellout Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 The only active bass I will ever buy will be a Stingray. I only own one-The Streamer. I've found I don't care for active 4 stringers. Passive is just so much better. Dan
Members Optimus Prime Posted November 6, 2007 Members Posted November 6, 2007 I only own one-The Streamer. I've found I don't care for active 4 stringers. Passive is just so much better.Dan Yeah it is.
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