Old Wives Tale or the Truth?

[backagain1]

I've heard that if you leave the instrument cable plugged in to your bass for an extended time (e.g., from an afternoon rehearsal/sound check to an evening performance, or evern overnight) the battery can drain. Is that true or is that just one of those "old wives tales" that has no scientific basis?

Thanks,

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[bovinehost]

Disconnecting the cable from the bass prevents battery drain.

Not a wives' tale.

Jack

 

[jongitarz]

True...The jack is like an on and off switch that is on when the cord is plugged into the jack. If you are not playing, unplug!

 

[jongitarz]

Disconnecting the cable from the bass prevents battery drain.

Not a wives' tale.

Jack

You're fast

 

[bovinehost]

I'm Lord Bongo, dammit!

 

[jongitarz]

Damnit indeed!




How was your T-day, my friend?

 

[Oldtoe]

Not as good as his B-day, I'll wager.

 

[bovinehost]

Not as good as his B-day, I'll wager.

A wager you would win, my friend.

Sometimes I still shake my head and think, "Was that real?"

 

[jongitarz]

Me too

 

[Narcosynthesis]

Yep, the jack acts as a switch in that when you put in a normal mono jack it will connect the battery (and slowly use it up as it does when you play)

David

 

[backagain1]

Everyone, thanks for your replies.

Thanks to all for your replies on this subject.

Best wishes,

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