Voltage to change batteries

[tauzero]

4 hours ago, JoeEvans said:

Yes - as I say, it's a totally OTT solution...

 

I do actually have a Jamstik Studio guitar which has a USB-powered rechargeable battery, but that also has a MIDI converter in it which takes a fair bit of power.

 

I've also got some Variaxes (Variaces?) which also have large current drains and use two different types of battery. The older ones use a 9V supply (generally in the form of 6xAA batteries), while the JTV ones have a slide-in battery like a smaller version of the battery pack powering cordless power tools. The latter is more convenient, and would be more convenient still if you just plugged a USB lead into the battery pack.

 

One day, all basses will have an on-board computer. Except Fenders, obviously.

[Stub Mandrel]

1 hour ago, tauzero said:

One day, all basses will have an on-board computer. Except Fenders, obviously.

 

That's actually a plus point for Fender.

[Hellzero]

5 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

That's actually a plus point for Fender.

I guess you are the proud owner of a gold plated wheelbarrow with a square wheel...

[Stub Mandrel]

7 minutes ago, Hellzero said:

I guess you are the proud owner of a gold plated wheelbarrow with a square wheel...

 

I have a few active basses. I prefer passive ones for various reasons, although active ones have their place.

[Jo.gwillim]

Active ones are great,  but I feel much more comfortable giging with a passive or an active with a passive bypass. Been caught out a few times,  in the heat of the moment you blame everything else apart from the battery. Yes I know I should check it more often!

[Hellzero]

I also prefer the tone of a passive bass, but certainly not a Fender, except if I have made a complete shielding, which will turn it into a usable instrument.

 

I can't figure how come they still can sell so badly made instruments at such a high price tag, especially custom shop ones.

[Stub Mandrel]

4 hours ago, Hellzero said:

I also prefer the tone of a passive bass, but certainly not a Fender, except if I have made a complete shielding, which will turn it into a usable instrument.

 

I can't figure how come they still can sell so badly made instruments at such a high price tag, especially custom shop ones.

 

YMMV