Question about Active Eq

[chris_b]

My Wal started distorting when the battery ran low and my Lakland started to make a swishing noise.

I always carry several batteries in the gig bag. I'll use them for the tuner.

Also remember to carry a small screwdriver if your bass doesn't have a dedicated battery compartment (my Lakland doesn't). You'll need to remove the cover to get at the battery.

 

[Spent]

It will happen when you're on stage halfway through your first set at a legendary venue for the first time. Then the drummer will toss you a dead replacement. Play dive bars and one battery will last a lifetime. That's been my experience.

 

[Ric5]

Just bought my first Active Eq bass. Ibanez SR500. I figure the more you use the battery the more you will use. I figure it's a good idea to keep a spare. My question is what are the signs i should look for when a battery is starting to run down or go out. I know if you unplug the cable from the bass when not in use. it will last longer.

Any other advice would be helpful.....thanks

Distortion and then nothing

 

[bobcruz]

If you carry a spare battery, be sure it's wrapped in something nonconductive. I used to have a spare rolling around loose in my gig bag, and I put it in before a gig only to find out it was discharged, probably from touching against a zipper or something else conductive. It also could have started a fire that way (even "dead" 9V batteries have enough juice to start a fire if you don't insulate the contacts before throwing them in the recycle pile). So I keep spares wrapped in plastic bags now--lesson learned.

 

[Max Blasto]

Tech question for you guys: would a reduction in performance, such as distortion or reduced low end, be noticeable if you never use the eq boost?

Yes, it's noticeable even if your eq is flat. The batteries run out, it doesn't "go".

 

[bogie1519]

Thanks for all the great ideas and advice. Think i'll go with my birthday, only gift i'll probably get.And JAN.1st.