JellyKnees Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Hi, Does anyone know of a replacement battery holder that will fit the above? I bought the bass 2 years ago as a backup and have only just had to change the batteries. Unfortunately, the plates in the stock holder are really crap and aren't making contact with the batteries - one of them actually seems to be loose. The only one I can find so far is by Gotoh, but it's too big for the cavity. Any suggestions would be very welcome. Cheers, Mr Jelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 They've changed the battery cover/box over the years, it it the rounded slim one like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002732904622.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted October 12 Author Share Posted October 12 3 hours ago, lemmywinks said: They've changed the battery cover/box over the years, it it the rounded slim one like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002732904622.html It takes 2 batteries unfortunately, but thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 (edited) Photos might help ? a ruler alongside might be a good idea Edited October 12 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 1 hour ago, JellyKnees said: It takes 2 batteries unfortunately, but thanks anyway. They used to be like this - two of those like the ones I linked to: Then they changed to a screw on plate which looks to be what they use now according to Andertons: It would help if you took a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted October 12 Author Share Posted October 12 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Gc322a5tnhMRk8qr6 Dimensions are 70 x 50 mm. I'd be surprised if nobody else had had this problem, given how poor the quality of it is. I've contacted andertons to see if they can get me a replacement, hopefully they will be able to help me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadunk Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 (edited) If you can't source one from Andertons, maybe make the cavity a little larger to accommodate the gotoh box? Interested to see how you get on with Andertons. My V8 as the New style like yours. Edited October 12 by Seadunk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 If you can't find one then I'd just put regular battery terminals in there and make a cover to screw into the existing holes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Maybe someone could 3D print one for you ? @rwillett and Sam have that capability 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted October 12 Author Share Posted October 12 36 minutes ago, lemmywinks said: If you can't find one then I'd just put regular battery terminals in there and make a cover to screw into the existing holes. Yeah, that was my plan if I can't get a suitable replacement. Cheers 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 I can probably print a lid. Not sure if I could easily put a hinge on it. Not 100% certain what this needs TBH. My knowledge of this guitar and the battery compartment is zilch. If it's just a static lid with four screw holes, then given accurate dimensions, including the radius of the rounded corners, that's pretty simple. It appears that what the OP wants is a lid with a border that screws down and a hinged lid inside of that that is latchable using a finger. That's more difficult. However I could be completely wrong and normally am... A simple lid that screws down is dead simple and could be designed and printed in a few hours. Anything with a hinge needs careful thought. The more info the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 You could use mag strips to hold a 3D printed in place then no hinges and no screws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 Just got a decent glue gun so that might work. Screws are easiest though as there are screw holes there already and even thin mag stripes add height, might only be a mm but that enough to be not flush. Still can't visualise what's needed though unless it's a simple lid with four screw holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 I was thinking of how to match the convenience of a flip lid and mag strips match it. screws not so much. @JellyKnees can you show us the inside ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 Mag strips could well work. You need to look at the battery holder as a whole, lid and compartment. I would hope the screws go into a brass or metal bush, not into wood. That could be part of the battery compartment. I would expect the whole unit to be self contained with a hole for the two? battery leads coming out. The current lid appears to be a latch that you pull back with you finger nail and the lid pops open. I originally thought that was a hinge but is more likely to be a small flange that fits into a slot on the opposite side. The latch is designed to bend and will be probably made of ABS plastic. ABS is not a nice plastic to use or print with as it produces toxic fumes and needs to be printed in a heated chamber. A simple lid with four screws is still the easiest but until we get more pictures it's impossible to say more. I'm off to coach an u18s girls rugby team and will check in again this afternoon after coming back from Kendal. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 12 hours ago, rwillett said: I can probably print a lid. Not sure if I could easily put a hinge on it. Not 100% certain what this needs TBH. My knowledge of this guitar and the battery compartment is zilch. If it's just a static lid with four screw holes, then given accurate dimensions, including the radius of the rounded corners, that's pretty simple. It appears that what the OP wants is a lid with a border that screws down and a hinged lid inside of that that is latchable using a finger. That's more difficult. However I could be completely wrong and normally am... A simple lid that screws down is dead simple and could be designed and printed in a few hours. Anything with a hinge needs careful thought. The more info the better Thanks for the offer, but I'll figure something out myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted October 16 Author Share Posted October 16 Andertons are very helpfully going to supply me with a replacement battery holder gratis! Thank to everyone for their suggestions, offers of help etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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