What type of life are y’all getting out of an avg battery on these LH3 preamps?
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I don't play mine exclusively, as I rotate through several basses, but I change mine about every 6 months, just in case but it's never died so it would probably last me longer
I know I should keep better track of when I change out my batteries but knowing me the way I do, I invested in one of these a long time ago to tell me when it's time to change 'em.
I use this handy tool with all of my active basses except for my main gigging bass which has an Audere preamp in it. The Audere has an LED battery indicator that provides me with a status light pattern when I plug in. "If the battery voltage is more than about 7.0 volts, the LED will flash in a 3 step sequence. The first step is at maximum brightness. The 2nd step is at a reduced intensity starting at 9.2 volts. The intensity is modulated in semi-log fashion to accommodate the ability of the eye to recognize changes in intensity. The 3rd flash is back to full brightness."
I end up changing the battery out about every 4 months. I'm typically playing a bass 2 hours a day plus 5 or 10 hours a week on gigs. So the average is 17 hours a week. New battery voltage is 9.6V and I change them out when they drop below 9.0V. Usually voltage is around 8.8V when I check it and change. There is still battery life but I like to keep the max headroom. I then use the replaced batteries in other non-critical equipment where the lower voltage is okay until they are dead.
Note, recommend unplugging the 1/4" plug from the bass when you set it down so that the battery is not being drained unless you are playing.
Yep. Same here. My 44-01 has an Audere pre in it as well. Mine is 18 volts so the batteries last a long time. Most of my other active basses have a/p switch so no big deal if for some reason batt dies.
This is a great tool to not only check preamp batteries, but those in pedals as well. I must acquire one.
Hey everyone, looking for some input from the Lakland group. I'm considering modifying my Skyline Custom 44-60 pickups. After using the bass for many years, I'm at a point where the pickups aren't doing it for me, especially compared to the pickups in my other basses. For comparison, I also have a Skyline DJ4 with Nordstrand 70s-wound single coil pickups. I really like these pickups and considered getting a set for the 44-60 but also thought of trying something different.
So, I'm also considering a set of Delano JMVC Jazz Bass Humbucking Series pickups. I'm somewhat familiar with these as my 3rd bass is a Sandberg TM4 but that's a different animal altogether and the spacing is probably different enough that it may be tough to correlate. I've seen other 44-60s with the Delanos and they look cool. Regardless of which set I choose, I'd like to keep things passive. I know the decision will ultimately be my own but aside from the YouTube videos I can find, just looking for some feedback here from the group. Here is a group shot for reference:
So, I'm also considering a set of Delano JMVC Jazz Bass Humbucking Series pickups. I'm somewhat familiar with these as my 3rd bass is a Sandberg TM4 but that's a different animal altogether and the spacing is probably different enough that it may be tough to correlate. I've seen other 44-60s with the Delanos and they look cool. Regardless of which set I choose, I'd like to keep things passive. I know the decision will ultimately be my own but aside from the YouTube videos I can find, just looking for some feedback here from the group. Here is a group shot for reference:
Have you thought about the Nordstrand NJ4SV humbucking Jazz pickups? I put them in my Lakland Skyline DJ-4 and they sound fantastic and quiet. Just a thought.
I did and still may consider those. I think when I was leaning toward to the humcancelling Nordy single coils I couldn't decide between the SV or the SE. I read all of the threads but it was tough to get a feel for the differences between these models.
As others have said, this isn’t your typical active passive switch - it’s a full bypass of the circuit, so volume should be very minor. Think of it more as a limp-home mode for your car. That being said, on the inside of the cavity should be a small pot that you can turn with a screw driver that, I believe, adjust the passive volume up a bit. Ask Lakland to be sure.
I think that's a preamp gain trim adjust, and doesn't do anything to the passive output. It ups or downs the gain of the preamp, for adjusting the signal strength for different pickups. That's the only small pot like that I've seen in my 44-02 which is I believe the same preamp
As @FearNoEvil65 said, you have it reversed, it is the trim for the active pre, you can lower it to try and match the passive mode.
INCOMING!!!!!
For your viewing pleasure...
Carl has been working on this for just about a year.
He and I picked out the wood together and of course he did his excellent job of putting it all into one nice cohesive package
Believe it or not, the fretboard is rosewood and not ebony even though it is so dark.
Yes...it's a roasted neck...my first
Pickups are EMGs...with an EMG PRE Which JJ recommended
Carl says they sound excellent and I cannot wait.
I really wish I could Deb you it on Sunday but I cannot get down to the shop in time
I will be going sometime next week and then I will be traveling on several of the following Sundays so it may be a while before this gets played in church
For your viewing pleasure...
Carl has been working on this for just about a year.
He and I picked out the wood together and of course he did his excellent job of putting it all into one nice cohesive package
Believe it or not, the fretboard is rosewood and not ebony even though it is so dark.
Yes...it's a roasted neck...my first
Pickups are EMGs...with an EMG PRE Which JJ recommended
Carl says they sound excellent and I cannot wait.
I really wish I could Deb you it on Sunday but I cannot get down to the shop in time
I will be going sometime next week and then I will be traveling on several of the following Sundays so it may be a while before this gets played in church
PS
I sold Tabby to finance this...that is why it looks a bit similar
I sold Tabby to finance this...that is why it looks a bit similar
Beautiful!! I used to have a Tom Anderson Quilted drop top that was my stage guitar for many years, in honeyburst- very similar in color. It’s name was Kitty-Kitty. Heehee.
that’s a gorgeous bass!!!
that’s a gorgeous bass!!!
Thank you and very nice!
You are correct - honeyburst!!! the edge is a very slight rootbeer...
