pick-up issues SOS

[zsace1223]

Hey I just got a new acoustic electric bass off of ebay. Its a Washburn 32, which I think is old and discontinued. It sounds great unplugged, but when I put a battery into the pick up, the red battety indicator doesn't turn on and I can't get any sound out of my amp through the pick ups. The battery gets really hot, which makes me nervous...please help!!! I just spent $500 on this.

THanks

 

[luknfur]

Either the amp or accessories classifieds has an ebay sticky. I'd read it even though it's after the fact.

Don't know the details but I'd have called for a pickup/return within 24 hrs.

 

[Searcy]

If the battery is getting hot fast then it's shorting out. There is a short of the preamp.

 

[A9X]

If the battery is getting hot fast then it's shorting out. There is a short of the preamp.

That would be my first assumption too. Either return it, or contact the seller and arrange for a rebate and get it fixed buy a competent tech.