honey bunch
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Friday, 13th of August 2010 03:50:19 AM
Because there is no slot for the batteries. l was wondering if they would
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cut out a little slot or put them in with the pots and stuff. If they do
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that anyway. But the question remains, ''Can l add Active pickups to a
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Passive guitar?''
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snuggle muffin
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Saturday, 14th of August 2010 05:24:31 PM
All three guitars I've put preamps or active pickups in have
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had enough space in the cavity to squeeze a 9v battery into. I didn't even
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know guitars had those fancy slots for batteries until my buddy showed me
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his. I was like. ''oooooohhhh...''
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So yeah, a 9v wrapped in a little foam (to avoid contact with anything
electrical, say, anything at all in the guitar cavity) might work out just
fine. The only disadvantage is that you'd have to unscrew the cavity to
replace the battery.. but since batteries should last you a few months,
there shouldn't be an issue. just don't leave ur guitar plugged in when
you aren't using it, you've gotta be religious about it, always disconnect
ur equipment when you aren't using it, kills the batteries...
My guitar tech has made a few homebrew buffer preamps for his customers, &
batteries for those last me between 4 & 6 months. when I had EMGs in a
guitar the batteries would still last for 3-4 months, but that was when I
was playing an awful lot more than I am right now. but man, leave that
guitar plugged in overnight, & kiss a few weeks of battery life goodbye..
Good luck!
Saul
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Sunday, 15th of August 2010 08:22:14 PM
yes u can by cutting out a space for the battery and wiring but
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you will need a good guitar craftsman to do the job
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