External PSU for bass

[jazzyvee]

Has anyone found the need for an external power supply for their electric bass?
I use my basses a lot at home in between gigs so when it comes to gigging I am never sure how much capacity is remaining in my batter and have often wondered if there is an external power solution which does not require drilling holes in bodies to add sockets. My basses do not have a passive option so if the battery goes dead it reverts back to to a piece of timber with metal bits on.

The only thing I've managed to find is an external PSU from EMG that supplies power to their active pickups as a battery eliminator. I wonder if this would have enough capacity to power a bass that did not have EMG pickups and electronics installed.? They have both 9v (ES-9) and 18v (ES-18) versions.

A balanced (TS 1/4'' to TRS 1/4'') "stereo" cable is all that is required between your instrument and the ES-9 or ES-18.

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Comments and alternatives welcome.
Jazzyvee

[LiamPodmore]

I reckon the EMG systems should work, after all, the pre doesn't see it as only for EMG systems, just as power. I think i remember that Eden amps have something similiar, a kind of a phantom power for bass, in a way.

Liam

[dincz]

There was a previous thread about this which you might find useful:
http://basschat.co.uk/topic/110954-remote-power-for-active-basses/

[jazzyvee]

Thanks Liam and dincz, i will check that link out.