you have to be kidding right

bobodechimp · #1 08-23-2011, 04:36 PM

laddies and germs i think the world has gone crazy. because electro harmonics has just released vintage spec batteries. just shot me

salcott · #2 08-23-2011, 04:43 PM

Attention Eric Johnson.

RCCollins · #3 08-23-2011, 04:46 PM

i predict these will be a HOT seller, but they will be met with disdain by hard-core NOS battery enthusiasts

d180fuzz · #4 08-23-2011, 04:47 PM

I'll just jump in sight-unseen.

Let me guess - carbon zinc? There's a precedent here - not only do carbon zinc batteries start out at a slightly higher voltage than alkaline batteries (HOTTER in some effects), but they also have benefits when they're dying (when used in the appropriate fuzz pedal) which alkaline batteries don't.

PurpleDrank · #5 08-23-2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d180fuzz

I'll just jump in sight-unseen.

Let me guess - carbon zinc? There's a precedent here - not only do carbon zinc batteries start out at a slightly higher voltage than alkaline batteries (HOTTER in some effects), but they also have benefits when they're dying (when used in the appropriate fuzz pedal) which alkaline batteries don't.

Dead on, my brother.

EHX.com | EHX 9V Battery | Electro-Harmonix

d180fuzz · #6 08-23-2011, 04:56 PM

Just about the only place to find these old-school batteries anymore is at like a 99 cent-type store, if at all.

I've been wanting to try a carbon zinc in at least a few of my pedals. Now I can.

sillyfabe · #7 08-23-2011, 04:59 PM

Who needs green trees? LOL In all seriousness I can see how this will appeal to the peeps looking for the true "vintage" experience.

bobodechimp · #8 08-23-2011, 05:17 PM

i'm not a full on out greeny but do we really need more batteries in this world, maybe some super smart person can just come up with a ridiculous complicated starve box?

d180fuzz · #9 08-23-2011, 05:30 PM

Yes, we need more batteries:

Cars.
Smoke alarms.
Laptops.
On-board preamps.
PEDALZ. (not really - get a PP2!)
Flashlights.
Cameras.
Your beloved TV's remote control.
Your beloved DVR's remote control.
Your beloved DVD player's remote control.

Dig?

d180fuzz · #10 08-23-2011, 05:38 PM

and here's your starve pedal:

DEFIANCE

Here's another (actually, the one I was initially trying to find):

http://www.beavisaudio.com/products/devolt/index.html

BogeyBass · #11 08-23-2011, 05:39 PM

We should be insulted

I can hear the meeting where this idea came up...

How can we sell these cheap garbage batterys for 5x the actual value.

I know musicians...they will buy them if they are "vintage"

Now the next logical step would be, to invent a wall wart that "Emulates" vintage batterys.

These items can be found next to the 70 dollar gold plated cables

Lowbrow · #12 08-23-2011, 05:42 PM

Great googa mooga. The day I buy these will be the day I pay more than $25 for a 20-ft guitar cable.

bobodechimp · #13 08-23-2011, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d180fuzz

Yes, we need more batteries:

Cars.
Smoke alarms.
Laptops.
On-board preamps.
PEDALZ. (not really - get a PP2!)
Flashlights.
Cameras.
Your beloved TV's remote control.
Your beloved DVR's remote control.
Your beloved DVD player's remote control.

Dig?

now that goes with out saying than any thing that isn't tether needs batters but there are perfectly good wall wort's and fancy power bricks that can power pedals. why wast time energy and resources on a battery when you don't need it. hell that goes for a lot of things in life if you don't need it don't get it

DIG!

bobodechimp · #14 08-23-2011, 06:04 PM

you know i think the message i am trying to sell here is REALLY vintage Batteries. first the bass blogger now this ehx. My dad once said that Henry Ford made two mistakes in his life. Edsel the car and Edsel his son. both nearly ruined the company.

Stingray5 · #15 08-23-2011, 06:12 PM

I have some 'vintage' batteries for sale. As-is of course..

This isn't going to inspire any 'what's the best battery for metal' type threads now, is it?

BogeyBass · #16 08-23-2011, 06:21 PM

Oh yah totally

first i changed to flats, then i bought a tortoise pickguard
still wasnt getting the tone i wanted...so i tried this vintage battery in my preamp....wow what a difference.

bobodechimp · #17 08-23-2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BogeyBass

Oh yah totally

first i changed to flats, then i bought a tortoise pickguard
still wasnt getting the tone i wanted...so i tried this vintage battery in my preamp....wow what a difference.

love it!

jpTron · #18 08-23-2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbold

If they're not much different different in price than other batteries when I need to load up a pedal then why not?

You dorks need to stop bitching for no good reason. Go rub one out or something.

VINTAGE!!!!

BillMason · #19 08-23-2011, 07:55 PM

I have some batteries with a really nice relic job around here somewhere. Sweet.

FaithNoMan · #20 08-23-2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d180fuzz

Just about the only place to find these old-school batteries anymore is at like a 99 cent-type store, if at all.

I've been wanting to try a carbon zinc in at least a few of my pedals. Now I can.

I work for Batteries Plus, we also sell them.

All in all, I think it's pretty silly though.