GregBass Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 From an electrical point of view, they supply power for the preamp. As long as they deliver 9V, they do the job. The only difference is how long they last before their voltage dips below what you preamp needs to give the output signal full amplitude. This is probably just another way of saying Duracell is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Anything alkaline for me. I've been buying £1 Kodak ones from SkintStretcher and they're lasting about 3 months before I automatically bin and replace them, which I'd do with a Duracell anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Once a year appears to be more than often enough for most folks so coinciding with your birthday or christmas is a good way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 On one of my bases, I get months and months before I decide I need to change it..just as a precaution, more than anything. I used to use Duracell, but now am not fussed as I throw them away before they die anyway... or rather I put them in another bass for one show as that bass eats batts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I changed the 9v Duracell batteries in my Lakland every year (approx 150 gigs). They were still good in the tuner for months after that. The volume on the bass was only on 2 or 3 so that might have been the reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1338228586' post='1671212'] The volume on the bass was only on 2 or 3 so that might have been the reason. [/quote] Colour me intrigued, Chris. I understand that you can just as easily turn down the bass and turn up the amp, but I routinely do the opposite (more or less) and assumed - obviously wrongly - that everyone else did the same. Clearly your approach works for you, and there's nowt wrong with the sound you get at your gigs (been to a few), but what's the thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Jack, the amp volume was high, I guess the cabs were sensitive enough to make a big noise and with the bass volume low I was getting a great clean tone. ps A lot of players seem to have the bass on full, the gain high and the master low. I had the master full, the gain on about half and the bass low. No real thinking.... that's where I ended up after a fiddle and that's where it stayed. Edited May 28, 2012 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1338229833' post='1671242'] Jack, the amp volume was high, I guess the cabs were sensitive enough to make a big noise and with the bass volume low I was getting a great clean tone. ps A lot of players seem to have the bass on full, the gain high and the master low. I had the master full, the gain on about half and the bass low. No real thinking.... that's where I ended up after a fiddle and that's where it stayed. [/quote] Hmmmm. I can feel a session in the studio coming on ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Duracell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Congrats on the bass Lozz. Was it the Natural one that was on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Cheers Don, no it`s a ltd edition for 2011 only, white with black scratchplate, rosewwod neck. Straying a fair bit from my comfort zone, but every time I`ve played a Ray I`ve liked it, and I heard one through the same amp/speaker set-up I`ve got, and it sounded great, so set the GAS on full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1338225449' post='1671133'] Once a year appears to be more than often enough for most folks so coinciding with your birthday or christmas is a good way to go [/quote] I'm way too cautious/panic prone to wait, I usually change them after a few gigs, but I gig twice a week so it's getting expensive. I think I'll get a tester from Maplin this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 What are the Procells like? Seems like the price is to good to be true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1338238994' post='1671510'] What are the Procells like? Seems like the price is to good to be true! [/quote] Really crap. Really, really crap. That's why everybody is recommending them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1338213944' post='1670887'] Duracells have the most growl, they are also fat-sounding, clean, smooth, edgy, deep, piano-like and vintagey. Energizers are good batteries but they don't cut through or sit perfectly in the mix like Duracells do. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) [quote name='EmmettC' timestamp='1338236079' post='1671414'] I'm way too cautious/panic prone to wait, I usually change them after a few gigs, but I gig twice a week so it's getting expensive. I think I'll get a tester from Maplin this week. [/quote] Eh? You serious? A tester? Get Duracell Procell box of ten off ebay for a tenner, they last for f***ing ages, 100+ hours at least. Make sure you take out your jack when not playing though as that drains the battery as you're completing the circuit. Edit: £7.49 free postage, new stock. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-DURACELL-PROCELL-9V-BATTERIES-ALKALINE-PP3-PP3-/150518690146?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&hash=item230b9cf162#ht_2973wt_1179 Edited May 28, 2012 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1338238994' post='1671510'] What are the Procells like? Seems like the price is to good to be true! [/quote] Well, they're basically the same as the Duracells you buy from the supermarket, but they're just bulk-packaged and aimed at professional users. AFAIK, the RRP is supposed to be about £25 - £30 for a box of 10, it's just some people sell em cheap! I haven't worried about batteries since I started playing Sandbergs, because if the battery goes I can just carry on in passive mode until there's a suitable time to shove a fresh one in. (yes, yes, I know loads of other basses have a passive bypass too! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1338243422' post='1671644'] Eh? You serious? A tester? Get Duracell Procell box of ten off ebay for a tenner, they last for f***ing ages, 100+ hours at least. Make sure you take out your jack when not playing though as that drains the battery as you're completing the circuit. Edit: £7.49 free postage, new stock. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-DURACELL-PROCELL-9V-BATTERIES-ALKALINE-PP3-PP3-/150518690146?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&hash=item230b9cf162#ht_2973wt_1179"]http://www.ebay.co.u...#ht_2973wt_1179[/url] [/quote] My battery has never run out,I just worry it might So even if I bulk buy,I'll probably waste loads of perfectly good batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Not got an active now, but used hybrid rechargeables when i did. Never a problem with them. I still use them for my wireless and the odd pedal. Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I can't remeber the last time I changed the battery in any bass. but I have a box of those procells, from ebay for around £7. Can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1338241574' post='1671601'] Really crap. Really, really crap. That's why everybody is recommending them. [/quote] Sounds crap. Bet they suck the mids. Ordered a box anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 LOL I wonder whether those Duracells with the growling, fat sound come with tone knobs on too. Or even preamps. *goes off to google them* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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