blamelouis Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Need two batteries for my Marcus Miller jazz and was wondering if any basschatters have any preferences regarding longevity and value for money. Any bargains out there ? Quote
chris_b Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I put Duracell in my Lakland. I usually have the Lakland volume low and the volume on the amp high. A battery lasts over a year. Quote
casapete Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I've always used Duracell Procells in my basses, never ever had any problems. These have now been replaced with the yellow and black Duracell 'Industrial' range, again still good. Have a dig around on ebay and you can find 10 packs of them for around £8 delivered, job done. Quote
JTUK Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Duracell.... they last a year or so, but I generally change them when I think they've done a decent stint so 6 months or so. Quote
toneknob Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) +1 for Procell - recently rebranded as Duracell Industrial. Get them from Babz Media on eBay for best price and fastest delivery. Here's the 10 for £8 pack, [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-DURACELL-INDUSTRIAL-9V-ALKALINE-BATTERIES-MN1604-PP3-MN1604-REPLACES-PROCELL-/150518690146"]http://www.ebay.co.u...L-/150518690146[/url] Edited May 10, 2015 by toneknob Quote
anDy LAKIN Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 i would also say go for rechargeable. they don't last as long per one charge as the equivalent but you save lots of money and hassle in the long run. Quote
Cameronj279 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Duracells for me too. No issues with them since I've been playing bass. Quote
Maude Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Rechargeable for me. Guitarist argued with me that they don't last as long. I know that but you can, erm, recharge them. Quote
Rich Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Everything that uses PP3s gets a Procell (or whatever they're called now) fitted. In the past I've had upwards of two years out of them in my Shuker. Now I change them in all my active basses every year whether they need it or not. Quote
mcnach Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='blamelouis' timestamp='1431251665' post='2769131'] Need two batteries for my Marcus Miller jazz and was wondering if any basschatters have any preferences regarding longevity and value for money. Any bargains out there ? [/quote] Duracell. The batteries last long enough that differences in price with cheaper ones are meaningless. I go for reliability. And don't buy the cheap ones on eBay. Quote
Dad3353 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Rechargeables. It's not much influence on world ecology, I know, but drop by drop, an ocean is filled. My recharger is a small solar panel, too. It's been decades since I last bought (or threw out...) a battery. Quote
peteb Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1431263298' post='2769350'] +1 for Procell - recently rebranded as Duracell Industrial. Get them from Babz Media on eBay for best price and fastest delivery. Here's the 10 for £8 pack, [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-DURACELL-INDUSTRIAL-9V-ALKALINE-BATTERIES-MN1604-PP3-MN1604-REPLACES-PROCELL-/150518690146"]http://www.ebay.co.u...L-/150518690146[/url] [/quote] Same for me - I always have one pack in my gig bag (for emergencies) and another pack at home Quote
spectoremg Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='Qlank' timestamp='1431264653' post='2769377'] Rechargable in everything for me. [/quote]+1. Quote
anDy LAKIN Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 i would also like to add that if you have a loose pp3 battery in your bag it is a very good idea to a bit of non insulating tape over the ends as there is a small chance they could come into contact with metal and may cause a small fire or damage to stuff Quote
Maude Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='anDy LAKIN' timestamp='1431290262' post='2769743'] i would also like to add that if you have a loose pp3 battery in your bag it is a very good idea to a bit of non insulating tape over the ends as there is a small chance they could come into contact with metal and may cause a small fire or damage to stuff [/quote] Just to show I'm trying to fit in on this forum I'll take my turn at wearing the pedantic tw@t hat. Putting insulating tape over the terminals would be more advisable than using the suggested 'non insulting'. Right, someone elses turn to wear the PT hat. Quote
Dad3353 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='Maude' timestamp='1431292030' post='2769773'] Just to show I'm trying to fit in on this forum I'll take my turn at wearing the pedantic tw@t hat. Putting insulating tape over the terminals would be more advisable than using the suggested 'non insulting'. Right, someone elses turn to wear the PT hat. [/quote] A 'non-insulting' tape..? Would that be like a zen chill-out cassette..? Are you suffering from insolation..? It's not insulting to insulate oneself from the run of the forum. A terminal post, maybe; short, at least. I'm shocked. Quote
mcnach Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='anDy LAKIN' timestamp='1431290262' post='2769743'] i would also like to add that if you have a loose pp3 battery in your bag it is a very good idea to a bit of non insulating tape over the ends as there is a small chance they could come into contact with metal and may cause a small fire or damage to stuff [/quote] one night I had removed a battery from a pedal and put it temporarily in my pocket... and forgot about it. After soundcheck we go to find some place to have dinner and during the meal I notice a discomfort in my pants... and I jump out yelling! The battery made the coins in my pocket extremely warm!!! Fortunately I avoided a case of roasted nuts... So, yes... be careful how you store them! Quote
blamelouis Posted May 11, 2015 Author Posted May 11, 2015 Cheers lads... I knew basschat experience would be informative as usual. The miserable basstard in me is leaning towards rechargeable. Quote
miles'tone Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) My P bass came with passive batteries which must be the best ever as they last for AGES. 5 years old now and never had to change them yet! 😯 Edited May 11, 2015 by miles'tone Quote
neepheid Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1431263298' post='2769350'] +1 for Procell - recently rebranded as Duracell Industrial. Get them from Babz Media on eBay for best price and fastest delivery. Here's the 10 for £8 pack, [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-DURACELL-INDUSTRIAL-9V-ALKALINE-BATTERIES-MN1604-PP3-MN1604-REPLACES-PROCELL-/150518690146"]http://www.ebay.co.u...L-/150518690146[/url] [/quote] Thanks for reminding me to get a box, was down to my last one. Quote
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