• From: Portsmouth, UK
  • Registered: 2008-07-29
  • Posts: 95

Topic: Electro-Acoustics

Funny question, can you get electro acoustics that are not battery powered?
Specifically Seagull guitars, as that's what I'm aiming at next purchasing.

Where I'm doing a lot more amp work, It would be nice to not have to rely on a battery, as we all know its going to fail the time you don't have a replacement!


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  • From: Almancil, Algarve, Portugal
  • Registered: 2006-09-02
  • Posts: 6,205

Re: Electro-Acoustics

The battery in my Fender lasts about a year and I do not find it a drawback, however for peace of mind I do always carry a spare in my guitar case.

Roger

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  • From: West Monroe, La. 71292
  • Registered: 2007-11-28
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Re: Electro-Acoustics

So a $1.25 battery is gonna stop you from buying a acoustic electric guitar. The battery provides power for the pre-amp  and tuner BUT even if the battery is  low or dead the sound will STILL come thru the powered amp. I do use more batteries than Roger but I think that is my own fault. If you leave, as I sometimes do, the cable plugged in from the guitar to the amp it will drain the battery, fast. Always buy batteries, 9 volt, in packages of 3 or more and you will always have an extra. The batteries can be changed quicker that you can tune your guitar.

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  • Registered: 2007-01-29
  • Posts: 533

Re: Electro-Acoustics

I've never had a battery fail yet...I simply change the battery when I change my strings...just consider it to be routine maintenance...This is in a Martin GTE acoustic/electric...

Incidently...the Seagull guitars that I've seen and played are very good guitars!

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  • Registered: 2008-06-20
  • Posts: 139

Re: Electro-Acoustics

Hi ApeDoctor,

I have two Electro-Acoustic Guitars, One I have had for over a Year, and it shows no sign

of the battrey failing and I use it as much as any of my Guitars, but with six, it can be a

couple of months before I play it again, but as Nela said I always keep some spears.

Hope this helps!

Luck and Helth to all!!!

  • From: NH
  • Registered: 2008-05-28
  • Posts: 66

Re: Electro-Acoustics

The only thing I worry about is the battery exploding, but that does not stop me from using it. I would say even if you could find one that does not use batteries it would not be worth the extra price.
Maybe someone could rig up a Pickup that uses solar power, or maybe wind power from your picking hand. Just a thought smile

And Headcase, I hope you meant SPARES not SPEARS. You would look awfully funny sticking a spear in you batter case. Not sure how good it would be for the guitar either.

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  • From: Sunny France
  • Registered: 2009-01-04
  • Posts: 20

Re: Electro-Acoustics

lone-woodwose wrote:

... And Headcase, I hope you meant SPARES not SPEARS. You would look awfully funny sticking a spear in you batter case. Not sure how good it would be for the guitar either.

What's a BATTER case? In case he wants some fried fish? tongue

But seriously, why would you think a battery may explode? Have you experienced such happening?

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  • Registered: 2008-06-20
  • Posts: 139

Re: Electro-Acoustics

Hey lone-woodwose,  Seems we both had a slight break down in our spelling. Too tired I think.

As for a batter case I don't like fish much, LOL.

Luck and Health to all!!!