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Epiphone Zenith Bass - Anyone Have Any Experience?

Just received a used Epiphone Zenith bass, and if you know anything about them, I sure would like to learn more. Here's what happened - put in a battery and plugged in, output VERY low - so low, it was barely audible with the amp turned up all the way! OK, found out battery was also almost dead; put in another one, some improvement, but still not anywhere near what I would expect, volume-wise. I will be trying a fresh battery tomorrow, but I am wondering what I should be aware of for potential problems. If anyone out there has had any experience with this particular instrument, please feel free to chime in!
 
Strange as the output of this bass is very high normally. What may happen, and happened to me a few times is that the cable plug was not inserted far enough. They fit really tight and I had to use much more force than on any of my other basses. Hope this helps.