battery

[rhfactor4]

does the bass completely not make a sound through an amp if the battery is dead? or does it just sound crappy?

 

[dlloyd]

does the bass completely not make a sound through an amp if the battery is dead? or does it just sound crappy?

Never had a completely dead battery in my bass, but it will start to sound crappy once the charge drops significantly.

Get a cheap multimeter so you can periodically check the voltage of your battery. 9V batteries start around 9.4V. I ditch them if they get much below 9V.

Mind you I'm (ermm...) resting as a musician at the moment so the battery isn't getting a whole lot of use!

 

[Aussie Mark]

If you can't afford a multi meter, your tongue works great. It's pretty easy to tell the difference between a new battery and an old one, using this method.

 

[Dees]

just make sure you take an extra battery to a gig. you don't want a crappy sound, or worse, no sound, without the battery

 

[spectorbassguy]

If you can't afford a multi meter, your tongue works great. It's pretty easy to tell the difference between a new battery and an old one, using this method.

Hey I found out the hard way that your tongue can also be used to test whether the temperature outside is below freezing. Ya only need to learn that lesson once!

 

[Mobay45]

How about that! I thought it was just good for keeping women around.

 

[Bassplyr]

First your bass will sound crappy as the battery drains. Then it will make no sound at all. Remember what your mother always said: Make sure to bring a spare!