The Ovation Fan Club
The Ovation Fan Club
Forum Search | Statistics | User Listing Forums | Calendars | Albums | Language
Your are viewing as a Guest. ( logon | register )

Random quote: "Believe me when I say that some of the most amazing music in history was made on equipment that's not as good as what you own right now." - Jol Dantzig



Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [25 messages per page]
Battery Box Recommendations?

View previous thread :: View next thread
   Members Forums -> General PostingMessage format
 
bvince
Posted 2015-02-02 10:09 AM (#505228)
Subject: Battery Box Recommendations?



Joined:
September 2005
Posts: 3618

Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :)		OK... I installed a battery box on my previous 1537, after having the battery die in the middle of a gig. I need to put one om my current guitar, and was wondering if anyone had any particular recommendations? I'd like a dual one, where one side could house a second, backup battery. I looked at the Gotoh dual, but it appears that both sides are hooked up. ???
Top of the page Bottom of the page
bvince
Posted 2015-02-03 4:38 PM (#505277 - in reply to #505228)
Subject: Re: Battery Box Recommendations?



Joined:
September 2005
Posts: 3618

Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :)		Bump...??? Any help?
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Old Man Arthur
Posted 2015-02-03 4:48 PM (#505279 - in reply to #505228)
Subject: Re: Battery Box Recommendations?



Joined:
September 2006
Posts: 10777

Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		I would think that a Fresh battery should last through a gig.
Also, if you are using the standard "external" Ovation-style slide-in battery box you could just get another battery holder and keep it in your pocket. Ready to pop-out the old - install the new in seconds.
Just thinkin' out loud.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Damon67
Posted 2015-02-03 7:04 PM (#505280 - in reply to #505228)
Subject: Re: Battery Box Recommendations?



Joined:
December 2006
Posts: 6994

Location: Jet City

The only dual systems I've seen are 18v and require both batteries. Here's a thought, check the strength before your gig...

 

 



Edited by Damon67 2015-02-03 7:06 PM
Top of the page Bottom of the page
bvince
Posted 2015-02-04 7:31 AM (#505298 - in reply to #505228)
Subject: Re: Battery Box Recommendations?



Joined:
September 2005
Posts: 3618

Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :)		OMA... My 1537 has the rear hole entry only(OK...no jokes here) and even though I do unplug the guitar when not playing, it spends a lot of time plugged in and playing... sometimes a couple hours straight. I have no problem with the idea of putting a fresh battery in when needed, but it is a pain in the rear going through the bowl hole. I just want to install an outside access compartment, but I also would like a second compartment to keep my back-up battery in(for a quick change over). I saw the 18 volt types, but that obviously wont work. Perhaps I just need to install two separate compartments on the top side, where the battery retaining screw is. Damon... That looks like a cool little toy to have regardless (: ...Thanks for the info.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
FlySig
Posted 2015-02-04 8:55 AM (#505304 - in reply to #505228)
Subject: Re: Battery Box Recommendations?



Joined:
October 2005
Posts: 4042

Location: Utah		The thought of the surgery needed to install one of those battery boxes in a 1537 makes me a bit faint!

The Gotoh dual battery box looks like you could snip two wires off of one side to detach it electrically. You could then store your spare battery on that side and just swap them when needed.

Another option is just use the 2 battery box. It will give you twice the life of one single battery. Yeah, when the batteries start to die they will die together, so this option doesn't provide for a spare.

Yet another option is to attach a small box to your strap which carries a spare battery or 2.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
bvince
Posted 2015-02-06 2:59 PM (#505404 - in reply to #505228)
Subject: Re: Battery Box Recommendations?



Joined:
September 2005
Posts: 3618

Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :)		Thanks... I decided to get the battery checker first.(it just came via ups) I'm still gonna but a box in... I've done it before with my Dremmel and it was fairly easy. I really like the idea of having a spare right next to the quick change box. It's a real pain to have to stop and go through the current process.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Waskel
Posted 2015-02-06 5:37 PM (#505408 - in reply to #505228)
Subject: Re: Battery Box Recommendations?



Joined:
February 2005
Posts: 11840

Location: closely held secret

Why not use a double box and wire in a switch so you can just flip over to the new battery without touching them?


Top of the page Bottom of the page
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [25 messages per page]
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread

This message board and website is not sponsored or affiliated with Ovation® Guitars in any way.
Registered to: The Ovation Fanclub™ Copyright (c) 2001
free counters
(Delete all cookies set by this site)