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Aguilar OBP3, to run 9V or 18V?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Mr. Pitiful, Sep 20, 2005.


  1. Sep 20, 2005 #1
    Mr. Pitiful

    Mr. Pitiful

    Jan 22, 2003
    Fargo ND
    I just ordered the OBP3 for my Marcus Miller Jazz, and I thought I read it could be run either 9 or 18 volts. Which is the better setup? I am a fingerstyle player looking for mid punch if that helps.

    Thank you.

    Mr. Pitiful
     
  5. Sep 20, 2005 #2
    strummer

    strummer

    Jul 27, 2005
    Sweden
    If you have the space for two batteries, go for 18 V.
     
  10. Sep 20, 2005 #3
    mark beem

    mark beem I'm alive and well. Where am I? Gold Supporting Member

    Jul 20, 2001
    New Hope, Alabama
    What he said.. I'll never have a bass with less than a 18v. powered pre again.
     
  14. Sep 20, 2005 #4
    RichSnyder

    RichSnyder Always groove.... Supporting Member

    Jun 19, 2003
    Columbia, Md
    If you don't have the space, don't worry about running 9V. I'm doing that with my OBP-3 with no problems.
     
  18. Sep 20, 2005 #5
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    Moved to Pickups & Electronics.
     
  22. Sep 21, 2005 #6
    jnprather

    jnprather

    Jan 11, 2001
    Northern California
    What are the practical differences between running 9v and 18v? I'm considering putting an OBP-3 in my Warwick Thumb (which already has two 9v batteries) so i'm sure I would run it 18v but im curious as to what the differences are.