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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.
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?
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.
i'm very aroused
TMI..
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.
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!