Members Gruntollio Bass Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 For you fellas that have basses with active pick-ups.......................how often would you change battery in your bass? I know this would depend on hours of play and leaving your bass plugged in etc..............but describe how often you would change your battery in your axe. I've had a passive bass for years and my ATK305 is my first active so I just wanted to get a feel for how often I should be looking to swap battery...........being proactive and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bleepo Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 before a gig, or every 6 months. Whichever I feel like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'd say 6-8 months for safety. I only changed the batteries in my Bongo over the period of a year, and the first change came only a couple weeks after I got the bass. The Alembic goes through a set in about 10-12 hours. Fortunately, I don't use battery power much for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gruntollio Bass Posted October 10, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'd say 6-8 months for safety. I only changed the batteries in my Bongo over the period of a year, and the first change came only a couple weeks after I got the bass. The Alembic goes through a set in about 10-12 hours. Fortunately, I don't use battery power much for that one. Fair Dinkum!?! 10 to 12 hours! I've been rehearsing with my ATK305 twice a week since I got it for a few hours each time and have played several gigs with it. I got it back in May this year and can't say I've noticed any change in performance? What do you find happens when your battery is on the way out? Do you get a more distorted signal or no signal?? Just curious as I have a gig this Friday and intend on changing the battery beforehand just for saftey. Keen to know what symptoms of a dying battery are beforehand though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 Fair Dinkum!?! 10 to 12 hours! I've been rehearsing with my ATK305 twice a week since I got it for a few hours each time and have played several gigs with it. I got it back in May this year and can't say I've noticed any change in performance? What do you find happens when your battery is on the way out? Do you get a more distorted signal or no signal?? Just curious as I have a gig this Friday and intend on changing the battery beforehand just for saftey. Keen to know what symptoms of a dying battery are beforehand though. The signal will become heavily distorted. You'll know it when you hear it. As for the Alembic, as long as I've got this box and a handy outlet, I'm good to go. The batteries are an emergency backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gruntollio Bass Posted October 10, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 The signal will become heavily distorted. You'll know it when you hear it. As for the Alembic, as long as I've got this box and a handy outlet, I'm good to go. The batteries are an emergency backup. OK thanks for that mate. I haven't had any distortion yet so battery must still be OK. I think I'll change my strings whilst I'm at it. :thu: Is that box like a power supply for your bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 OK thanks for that mate. I haven't had any distortion yet so battery must still be OK. I think I'll change my strings whilst I'm at it. :thu: Is that box like a power supply for your bass? Batteries in most active basses will last a really long time. Like I said, you'll know when it's going, but as long as you don't leave the bass plugged in, it should last for several months. Yeah, the box is a power supply. There's a 5-pin XLR cable that runs between the bass and the box, and a 1/4" patch cord that goes between the box and the amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassred Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 I usualy check my batteries after about 6 months. I've found that the sound doesn't get distorted with my Schecter, but when I replace the old batteries the sound comes alive, ... still, I'd rather not really notice that they are dying than have them get all farty..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcrow Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 when you think it needs changed..other than distortion take it out test it on a battery tester assess whether it is going to need replaced or not put the date on the batt when installed and checked..that gives you some idea of life span and if in doubt fit the spare you carry...you do dont you and buy another spare ps..i had a spare so long it was faulty when i took it out of the pack so check your spare as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willbill0587 Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 I've had my Curbow about 2 years now and have only changed the battery once. The expensive Duracell batteries are worth the extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SA Rios Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 About once every 6 months. Thats with playing about 8 hours a week not including gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 Mine will last at least 3 months. Usually more like 6, but it depends on how much I'm playing with the bass plugged in. With all that said...just a little clarification: Most pickups are not active...it's the preamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted October 10, 2007 Members Share Posted October 10, 2007 No active pickups, but I have an onboard preamp- I go every 6 months or so. I have a little calendar I keep in my music room that shows the rotation for strings and 9V's. I change both about that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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