Average Battery Life

[BigBallz]

What is the battery life on a Bongo? How long would it play constantly? Does different eq use more battery power?

 

[Psycho Ward]

I don't know, I ordered mine with the gas generator option, I get 100 songs to the gallon.

 

[Dr Stankface]

I don't know, I ordered mine with the gas generator option, I get 100 songs to the gallon.

What's it take? Premium?

Andrew

 

[BigBallz]

I shoulda known!!!!

 

[LowDownDave]

I don't know, I ordered mine with the gas generator option, I get 100 songs to the gallon.

Ah Chuck, what would this forum be like without you! Your comedic musings are always putting a smile on my face (as long as there are NO PHOTOS included). I've never met ya, but I can tell you'd be a cool dood to hang with.







PS. Not gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that!

 

[BigBallz]

"PS. Not gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that!"

Such small print though......hmmmmm

 

[Psycho Ward]

BB, I've read a few reviews at Harmony-Central that suggest the Bongo is a little battery hungry, that's really all I've heard. Jack may chime in with a better review.

 

[Mobay45]

I can't even remember the last time I put batteries in mine.

 

[Alvabass]

I've had to change batteries twice in mine. Each pair has lasted almost the same time: 70 days.

 

[midopa]

It was a little over a year for me.

 

[Dr Stankface]

70 days???

My SR5 goes through about 2 a year.

Got an itch for a single hummer Bongo 5 though.

Andrew

 

[Alvabass]

70 days???

Some time ago I posted a thread about this because this is the shortest battery life I've seen (I replace the batteries as soon as I notice that my bass is sounding distorted) but I stopped worrying about it after reading EB FAQs:

"Q: How long does the battery last, and how do you know when it needs to be replaced?
A: Average battery life is 3 months. We recommend Duracell batteries as replacements. Do not leave your bass plugged in when you have finished playing, this will drain your battery. Battery life depends on how often or how long you play. When the sound of your bass becomes distorted, it's ready for a new battery."

Mine have lasted a bit less, but maybe I play my bass so much. I'd be worried if average battery life was one or two years.

 

[Beth]

It's varied amongst players for the duration of play and if they leave it plugged in. The general rule of thumb is that most of the time if you change 'em about once every 5-6 months you can prevent it from cutting out in the middle of a gig.

 

[midopa]

What also may help is unplugging the instrument cord from the bass when you're done playing. In active basses, the circuitry is on whenever the cord is in; the battery will still be in use, regardless of whether or not you're playing it.

Edit: I should add that I probably don't play as much as you guys. I only have a weekly "gig" that spans about, oh, ten to fifteen minutes.

 

[bovinehost]

If you have a lot of basses and do enough trading, you never have to answer this question.















Okay, I've changed the batteries in my oldest Bongo (acquired Nov 03) twice now. I do tend to play the other ones, too, so they last longer than normal, I'm sure.

 

[Alvabass]

What also may help is unplugging the instrument cord from the bass when you're done playing. In active basses, the circuitry is on whenever the cord is in; the battery will still be in use, regardless of whether or not you're playing it.

I know and of course I'm very careful with that. I always unplug my instrument when not playing. Even between sets during a gig.

 

[strummer]

There are batteries in the Bongo

 

[adouglas]

There are batteries in the Bongo

Yep...they're the little rectangular things in the cubby holes on the back....

You know, the ones the size of Fun Size Snickers bars that make your tongue feel all funny and tingly when you lick 'em?

 

[BigBallz]

"buy 'em young, run 'em long ..."

Sort of like mariage.....

 

[Mr Light]

It's varied amongst players for the duration of play and if they leave it plugged in. The general rule of thumb is that most of the time if you change 'em about once every 5-6 months you can prevent it from cutting out in the middle of a gig.

That's a good suggestion. I've had Mr. Ivory since Dec '04/Jan '05, and have not replaced a battery yet! In large part because a lot of the practicing I do is acoustically done (I do live in an apartment unfortunately), and I ALWAYS mute my amp and unplug my bass during prolonged periods of inactivity (ie. in between sets, discussing a creative idea during rehearsals, etc.).