What is the best 9v battery for active basses?

[carl h.]

I swear duracell sounds better than energizer, but I think it's probably all in my head...

So try a combo!

 

[Lava]

Duracell for tort.

 

[Afc70]

I used an el cheapo at church one time (that's all anybody had) I put them in my status s-2. Realizing it wasn't my batteries (turned out to be an amp issue)- I was going to remove them and they were wedged in very tight, they were stuck! Had a very hard time removing them, and put a big scratch on my bass in the process. Upon inspecting the cheapo batteries, they were slightly larger than my usual Duracells, lesson learned! Never use a cheapo battery esp in pop up battery holders!

 

[twinjet]

???? I use Duracell for 9v, and two Duracells for 18v.

I don't think OP was serious.

 

[Toddbass65]

Energizers always. Pedals, bass, wireless. Never a problem.
Cheapest in large packs at Home Depot. $2 each approximately.
IMO of course, but I did do some research.

 

[madbass6]

9V

 

[1954bassman]

Due to my personal bad experience with Duracel 9V - I will never use them again.

 

[Geri O]

I am assuming (probably wrongly) this is at least semi-serious. I use Duracells. But.. be aware they make one that is called Duracell Procell and it's fairly inexpensive. Make for things like theater wireless mics they deliver a good 9v for about two hours and then die a quick and unannouced death. They are cheaper for a use one time. Theater folks use them for one show and toss 'em out.
Not good for instruments or pedals.

Duracell has repeatedly said that there is no difference in the Procells and the copper top Duracells. The Procells are packaged differently for quantity pricing and ease of storing for transport by touring groups and other traveling users. They are good for 5 hours of continuous use in a wireless microphone transmitter such as the Shure UH-R handhelds.

They are as suitable for instruments and pedals as the copper top Duracells.

When I'm not using my rechargeable AA batteries, I use the Duracell Quantums (with the silly little strength meter on the side that's semi-useful). They seem to be an improvement over the copper tops. I use the 9V version in my active basses. They will last for months, but I get paranoid after a couple of months and change them anyway.

 

[Shmandy]

Lick it. Did it shock you? Good, it works.

 

[Rob22315]

I use a TRS cable and a wall wart to power my active basses. Haven't touched a battery for my active basses or pedals in 4 years.

 

[Bigbri]

So's my wife, haha!

Now that's some modern technology.

 

[Bigbri]

Are rechargeable's not advised?

 

[Doctor J]

In the spirit of the forum these days... what batteries did Leo use?

 

[Deleted member 261632]

I alwys go with the Duracel, industrial ones.

 

[Hobobob]

Duracell is clearer in the top end, but Energizer is fatter in the low mids.

 

[AshInAmsterdam]

Save the planet and use rechargeable. Just remember to charge them after every few hours.

Though I often use Duracell industrial as they are now called (formerly pro cell) and I've had no issues with short battery life.

 

[Kirk Bryant]

A few years ago Consumer Reports rated Duracell higher than Energizer not by a lot though. They have won more than once.

 

[Planespotter]

I use standard regular alkalines like Duracell or energizer in my Stingray and they work great and last forever. Older carbon zinc batteries like everreadys should be fine too although they won't last as long.

 

[Joe Nerve]

Ernergizers. They're consistent in size. Duracells vary and sometimes don't fit well. Especially in the cavities of Musicman basses, and acoustic electric basses and guitars.

 

[5544]

Problem solved.