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Post by Village Idiot on Sept 21, 2022 15:42:06 GMT -5
I don't know anything about these things. Except that when changing the battery in mine I've managed to unplug the battery from the pickup itself, which is an issue.  I've done this twice, and both times Dub, being very generous, has put in time putting the wire back for me. This is not a quick procedure and I don't want to ask him again, and I don't want to have to treat the battery holder like a Faberge egg whenever I try to replace the battery. Two ideas struck my mind. I could take it to a guitar store every time I wanted the battery changed, or I could get a new pickup installed, one where I could change the battery without having to use such precision to do so. I could care less what the pickup looks like, I just want one that's easier to handle. Here's mine from the outside now:  Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated. Thanks! |
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Post by Shannon on Sept 21, 2022 16:02:47 GMT -5
I wonder if a guitar tech could re-wire the battery assembly with a longer wire, so you would have some more slack when changing the battery. I bet they could.
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Post by Dub on Sept 21, 2022 16:06:12 GMT -5
Todd, I'm happy to do this for you any time. As they used to say on TV, "Come on down."
In this case, the Velcro strip that secures the battery is glued to the neck block. The preamp, mounted in the bass side of the guitar, requires that the battery cable exit toward the endpin. This makes changing the battery difficult without inadvertently unplugging the connection wires from the preamp. To reconnect the wires, the cover must be removed from the preamp inside the guitar in order to reveal the power supply socket. Either that or remove the entire preamp, and the cover, and do it that way. Either way is a pain in the butt without a bench and tools.
I suppose the battery wires could be glued in place so it can't be pulled out again but that seems flakey to me. Perhaps the battery wires could be replaced with longer ones and then re-route them to be out of the way. I kind of like that idea best because it lets you keep the Larrivée B-Band A6 pickup and preamp which I think are well regarded.
Of course, replacing the whole unit is an option.
On edit: And of course, Shannon posted while I was composing this answer.
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Post by epaul on Sept 21, 2022 16:07:10 GMT -5
I bet they could, as well. (referring to Shannon's post)
Take it in to a good shop. Tell them the problem. They'll come up the fix.
"That will be $922.73, Mr. Frank."
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Post by Marshall on Sept 21, 2022 16:10:56 GMT -5
Get a new guitar every time the battery runs out. It's what I do.
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Post by Village Idiot on Sept 21, 2022 19:02:57 GMT -5
Get a new guitar every time the battery runs out. It's what I do. That's because you don't live near Dub. |
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Post by Village Idiot on Sept 21, 2022 19:37:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the ideas, everyone. Wow. This is a guitar forum!
I love the idea of having a discussion with the a luthier, and then talking with him/her about the idea of replacing what exists with longer wires. I would have never thought of that.
I'm going to wait until after October 8th, because I have a gig then, but when I go I will prepare all of these thoughts by copy8ing and pasting them on a work document so I can show the luthier. Thanks so much again!
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Post by Marty on Sept 21, 2022 22:51:57 GMT -5
You could have a external battery box installed. No fuss just open the box and change the battery.  |
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on Sept 21, 2022 23:22:42 GMT -5
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Post by Marshall on Sept 22, 2022 8:03:45 GMT -5
You could have a external battery box installed. No fuss just open the box and change the battery. I bought a couple of those. About $10 ea (I can't remember). Haven't gotten around to experimenting with cutting a hole in the back of a guitar yet. I'll probably try my GS Mini travel guitar sometime in a couple months or so. |
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Post by Marty on Sept 22, 2022 9:43:06 GMT -5
Not in the back, the side, I forsee rattles in the back. If it is solid wood you will need to put in a backer of 1/16" plywood to keep the side from cracking. A backer is a good idea even in a plywood side as it gives the mounting screws more to hang on to. You could have a external battery box installed. No fuss just open the box and change the battery. I bought a couple of those. About $10 ea (I can't remember). Haven't gotten around to experimenting with cutting a hole in the back of a guitar yet. I'll probably try my GS Mini travel guitar sometime in a couple months or so. |
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Post by epaul on Sept 22, 2022 10:15:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the ideas, everyone. Wow. This is a guitar forum! I love the idea of having a discussion with the a luthier, and then talking with him/her about the idea of replacing what exists with longer wires. I would have never thought of that. I'm going to wait until after October 8th, because I have a gig then, but when I go I will prepare all of these thoughts by copy8ing and pasting them on a work document so I can show the luthier. Thanks so much again! Arrange a Zoom meeting to iron out the details. |
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Post by Marshall on Sept 22, 2022 10:31:23 GMT -5
I bought the plywood already. It’s sitting in the basement waiting.
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Sept 22, 2022 10:49:13 GMT -5
Everyone is missing the most obvious solution. One of the pictures shows a red indicator light labeled "Lo batt." Simply cover that light with a small piece of black electrical tape.
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Post by Village Idiot on Sept 22, 2022 11:29:29 GMT -5
I'm going with the longer wire, I think. And I'm going to ask if maybe the battery could be in an easier location.
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Post by Marty on Sept 22, 2022 19:28:28 GMT -5
I bet they could, as well. (referring to Shannon's post) Take it in to a good shop. Tell them the problem. They'll come up the fix. "That will be $922.73, Mr. Frank." Come visit. I'm put the box in for free. |
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Post by Village Idiot on Sept 22, 2022 20:05:44 GMT -5
A box was intriguing at first, but it requires cutting another hole into the guitar. I'm not sure I want to do that.
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Post by John B on Sept 22, 2022 20:16:45 GMT -5
Just make the wires long enough you can tape the battery to the headstock.
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Post by Village Idiot on Sept 22, 2022 20:39:12 GMT -5
Just make the wires long enough you can tape the battery to the headstock. The front or the back? |
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Post by coachdoc on Sept 22, 2022 20:52:23 GMT -5
Eh. Get Marty to install a K&K. You don’t play loud so no worries about feed back.
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