Recent content by Jonda500

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    Battery free 5 string?

    I didn't want this thread to turn in to a debate about whether passive setups are more reliable than active, but as a mechanic I feel I have to say that in my experience electrical connections that can't be soldered (or permanently tightly crimped) are far more likely to give trouble... e.g. -...
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    Battery free 5 string?

    Wow, thanks for all the responses guys! Ok so the stingray 5 probably just needed a new battery housing - obviously I did not know that when I sold it for AUD$900, but I am happy to know that now as it means the new owner didn't get burnt, but rather actually got quite a good deal from me! I...
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    Battery free 5 string?

    Hi all, new to the forum and desperate to find out please please Does anyone know of a 5 string electric bass guitar that does NOT use a 9 volt battery or batteries? I used to have a musicman stingray 5 - but it let me down badly at a gig - the sound started cutting in and out - the problem...