billiards Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 my gibson loves batteries....how does one economize ....there must be a way to turn off battery when not playing.....or am i missing something ....(do not have an owners manuel) thanks a million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 the battery is engaged when the guitar is plugged in so it is best to unplug it when not in play. if you're doing this and the batteries are running out prematurely, then something else is wrong. i host an open mic night and my guitar is plugged in about 10 hrs/month. i change my battery once a month just to be safe but i haven't had one run out on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rogerb Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Cunkhead is correct, unplugging the cord from the guitar will disengage the battery. If this doesn't help we recommend taking the guitar to an authorized guitar technician for evaluation. To locate an authorized Gibson service center in your area click on this link: http://www.gibson.com/Service/Warranty%20Service%20Center/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiards Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 thanks for the help.......will disconnect and give it a try...jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Cunkhead is correct' date='[/quote'] Makes ya wonder why we call him Cunkhead, don't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Cunkhead is correct' date=' /[/quote'] If I had a £ for each time I had read or heard this particular statement, I'd have..............................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 If I had a £ for each time I had read or heard this particular statement' date=' I'd have..............................?[/quote'] you are too kind but my ex might differ with you on this one. but... i'm not done yet. some other things to consider: are you using an alkaline battery (duracell)? these batteries do last much longer. an ordinary carbon zinc battery will only last a couple hours. does your input jack feel tight (sorry, i'm trying to keep this clean) when you're pushing the cable jack in? if so, your prongs may pinched causing your circuit to draw a current even when not plugged in. this isn't likely but unless there is a circuit its not possible for the battery to die. that's all i have to say about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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