/ Register

Why don’t we like active electronics in a guitar?

Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by mark1406, Oct 8, 2021.

Page 12 of 14
  1. Maplelover

    Maplelover Strat-Talker

    Messages:
    114
    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2016
    Location:
    NE Ohio
    and women might add to that
     
    Maplelover, Oct 12, 2021
    #221
  2. Axeman826

    Axeman826 Strat-Talk Member

    Age:
    63
    Messages:
    71
    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2020
    Location:
    Far Rockaway, New York
    Axeman826, Oct 12, 2021
    #222
    space likes this.
  3. Axeman826

    Axeman826 Strat-Talk Member

    Age:
    63
    Messages:
    71
    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2020
    Location:
    Far Rockaway, New York
    I can dig having a battery for a Sustainiac, otherwise, Nah, not for me... I have learned, throughout the years how to tweak my EQ through amp, guitar and pedal settings..
     
    Axeman826, Oct 12, 2021
    #223
  4. Chipss36

    Chipss36 Strat-O-Master

    Messages:
    839
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2018
    Location:
    Texas
    Not for me.

    and I threw out my wireless keyboard and mouse as well.

    I need less things to run a battery, not more.

    and I am happy with my old crusty Luddite pickups.
     
    Chipss36, Oct 12, 2021
    #224
  5. SlimTurnpike

    SlimTurnpike New Member!

    Age:
    59
    Messages:
    1
    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2021
    Location:
    Bangkok
    The Fishman Fluence pickups Greg Koch uses in his signature guitars supposedly go 300 hours between charges. They sound great.
     
    SlimTurnpike, Oct 12, 2021
    #225
  6. rlongnt

    rlongnt Strat-O-Master

    Age:
    51
    Messages:
    827
    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2018
    Location:
    Edmond, OK
    I love love love my Lincoln Brewster Strat. Nitro finished, not true to any time period freak combo of old and new with a 9 volt battery and all. Although I recognize he’s an amazing artist it’s not even my style but oh my gosh that guitar picked me; not the other way around. We break our normal rules for things we love.

    I love my standard config ones too.
     
    rlongnt, Oct 12, 2021
    #226
  7. fezz parka

    fezz parka fezz parka

    Age:
    63
    Messages:
    33,084
    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2011
    Location:
    Nunyo, BZ
    408.
     
    fezz parka, Oct 12, 2021
    #227
    Nate D likes this.
  8. fezz parka

    fezz parka fezz parka

    Age:
    63
    Messages:
    33,084
    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2011
    Location:
    Nunyo, BZ
    Yep. Telefunken. Neumann. :)
     
    fezz parka, Oct 12, 2021
    #228
    Scott Baxendale likes this.
  9. lazloryder

    lazloryder Strat-Talker

    Messages:
    205
    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2011
    Location:
    Los Angeles CA
    Bro, I’m a guitar player, not a spare batter checker storer guy!
     
    lazloryder, Oct 12, 2021
    #229
  10. Namelyguitar

    Namelyguitar Most Honored Senior Member Silver Member

    Messages:
    8,978
    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2009
    Location:
    Mobile Bay, Alabama
    What is this battery powered circuit you speak of? (All 3 of my electric basses are equipped this way!)
    ;)
     
    Namelyguitar, Oct 13, 2021
    #230
  11. mark1406

    mark1406 Strat-Talk Member

    Messages:
    88
    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2009
    Location:
    Sydney
    mark1406, Oct 13, 2021
    #231
  12. mark1406

    mark1406 Strat-Talk Member

    Messages:
    88
    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2009
    Location:
    Sydney
    This thing has potential on a guitar. Great range and stability.



    Regards

    Mark
     
    mark1406, Oct 13, 2021
    #232
  13. mark1406

    mark1406 Strat-Talk Member

    Messages:
    88
    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2009
    Location:
    Sydney
    What about your effects pedals?

    Regards

    Mark
     
    mark1406, Oct 13, 2021
    #233
  14. lazloryder

    lazloryder Strat-Talker

    Messages:
    205
    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2011
    Location:
    Los Angeles CA
    All DC powered. The one battery operated item in my rig is the wireless transmitter. But the Line 6 G10 is so convenient to keep charged. The old replaceable battery wireless systems I would never use.
     
    lazloryder, Oct 13, 2021
    #234
  15. mark1406

    mark1406 Strat-Talk Member

    Messages:
    88
    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2009
    Location:
    Sydney
    Cool, I know people who have batteries in their effects too in case the power supply ceases to work.

    To all and sundry. Below is a video on how the Lawrence W filter works. I get the feeling it’s best suited to high output pickups.



    Regards

    Mark
     
    mark1406, Oct 13, 2021
    #235
  16. stevierayfan91

    stevierayfan91 DEEPLY SHY.

    Messages:
    12,018
    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2011
    Location:
    Private.
    Hi , @mark1406

    I am a bit puzzled. I would think an individual player could just choose if they want active pickups or active tone knob with battery etc.?
     
    stevierayfan91, Oct 13, 2021
    #236
  17. mark1406

    mark1406 Strat-Talk Member

    Messages:
    88
    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2009
    Location:
    Sydney
    Hi SRF

    I was wondering what the average player thought?

    In this age of Kempers and AXEFX etc, have guitarists changed their view on what an electric guitar is.

    On one hand I get plugging into a non master volume head and playing music, though effects are popular so getting creative with all things might have gathered pace.

    Regards

    Mark
     
    mark1406, Oct 13, 2021
    #237
  18. G-Point

    G-Point New Member!

    Age:
    69
    Messages:
    4
    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2021
    Location:
    Cronulla, NSW 2230, Australia
    And Chris Kinman designed and made the best pickups without active electronics. Just passive, so perfectly made and totally hum-free.
     
    G-Point, Oct 13, 2021
    #238
  19. Higgins1980

    Higgins1980 Senior Stratmaster

    Messages:
    1,121
    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2013
    Location:
    North Carolina
    Please tell my you still have that exact set of clothes and wear them regularly.
     
    Higgins1980, Oct 13, 2021
    #239
    Electgumbo likes this.
  20. mark1406

    mark1406 Strat-Talk Member

    Messages:
    88
    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2009
    Location:
    Sydney
    You’re preaching to the choir about Kinman pickups, I had a set of Mark 1 pickups in my Strat. I A/Bed them against normal single coils and they were as good if not better.

    However, the point is are we ready to rethink what the electric guitar is. Active pickups, active tone controls, sustainor pickup etc, etc, etc.

    Regards

    Mark
     
    mark1406, Oct 13, 2021
    #240
Page 12 of 14