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1966 power? hmmmm

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:50 pm
by robjrussell
i just scored a 66 from sickle (thanks again!) and have noticed that it only runs on battery.
the main page says a zinc battery sounds best.

is there a reason it only runs on battery's? would it be totally unwise to try and mod it to take power?
also, because it's runs off battery does that mean i need to unplug everytime i'm not using it?
all input is appreciated.

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:03 pm
by robjrussell
:D
so how much time does 1 normally get on a carbon zinc pedal?
so closing the circuit basically means whether the pedal is engaged or not - it is drawing the same power?

Re:

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:04 pm
by robjrussell
Sickle wrote:
edit: oh, and I'm posting your box in about 15 minutes.

:bong2:
i'm very aroused

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:08 pm
by CitizenAudio
yeah. Your pedal is constantly on if you have a cable in the input jack. It will last a long time and you'll notice how the fuzz changes its character when the battery gets low. Don't mod the fucking pedal please. You want a modern pedal or a 1966? :party:

Re: Re:

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:18 pm
by robjrussell
Sickle wrote:
robjrussell wrote:
Sickle wrote:
edit: oh, and I'm posting your box in about 15 minutes.

:bong2:
i'm very aroused
TMI..

:headpop:

Not sure if its drawing the same current when not in use, but these are pretty simple circuits that don't carry anything like the energy demand you'd find in a delay or chorus, for example. I've had several fuzz pedals for years I've used regularly and not had to change batteries in them.
very cool - i don't have any experience with old school fuzzes yet. any particular batteries that people dig? or just zinc

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:21 pm
by robjrussell

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:36 pm
by robjrussell
1st link didn't work

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:47 pm
by robjrussell
i only see gold or super heavy duty on that site.
:freak:

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:50 pm
by robjrussell

Re: 1966 power? hmmmm

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 7:07 pm
by molokaio
yep, grab the green cells from downstroke! theyre amazing, and don't worry, if you unplug the input jack everytime you stop your practicing it'll last for months!