njrocker Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Finally got all the adapters I need! I have to carry a bit more stuff around but it's well worth it. No more weird sounds from a battery on its death bead or worrying about my effects crapping out mid-song. I'm also quite proud of myself for avoiding spending any more money than necessary (one adapter is from a weird video game system, another I found in the attic, and pedal board? - no way! Just a really long extension cord and a power strip or two). I feel good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug osborne Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 I got a Goldyke AC adaptor - one switching power supply with DC outputs you daisy-chain to your effects - for about $40. The only problem is (don't get Eric Johnson started on this...) some effects don't sound as good on converted AC as they do from a battery. My vintage ProCo Rat, for example. Doug Osborne Music on Bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmo115 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Congrats! Is there a Batteries Anonymous support group in your area?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Jazz Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 i'm hooked on the OneSpot adaptor by visual sound. since i wired up my pedal board with one, i've never been happier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyBlues Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 The best thing about not using batteries: you won't be tossing any more into the landfill! I was born at night but I wasn't born last night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 And I'm off of using a power chord, amp, and all that rot. I just plug my trusty Beringer Ultra DI into the sound system at church and play. Chorus pedal optional. BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Originally posted by bluestrat: And I'm off of using a power chord, amp, and all that rot. I just plug my trusty Beringer Ultra DI into the sound system at church and play. Chorus pedal optional. Last Sat. we had more wattage than the church did Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Originally posted by guitar geezer: Originally posted by bluestrat: And I'm off of using a power chord, amp, and all that rot. I just plug my trusty Beringer Ultra DI into the sound system at church and play. Chorus pedal optional. Last Sat. we had more wattage than the church did The PA speakers in our church are old (with a 80's vintage board) and are in the perfect range for guitar. There's plenty of bass for guitar, but not enough for keys or bass, so the keys and bass are run through seperate amps. But for my guitar, the PA sounds awesome!! I still need to do something about monitoring myself though.. BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyelmis Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Originally posted by FunkJazz: i'm hooked on the OneSpot adaptor by visual sound. since i wired up my pedal board with one, i've never been happier Amen, One Spot. Small, simple, CHEAP, powers everything. Most excellent and a perfect example of "Why the hell didn't somebody invent this 10 years ago?" www.ruleradio.com "Fame is like death: We will never know what it looks like until we've reached the other side. Then it will be impossible to describe and no one will believe you if you try." - Sloane Crosley, Village Voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrmac Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 How's the OneSpot as far as noise? I have a Guyatone eight output power supply that I got used at a music shop for under $20. It's been great except once when the club had really bad grounding and I had a lot of hum from the lighting. Mac Bowne G-Clef Acoustics Ltd. Osaka, Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 I had an idea for what I wanted in a power strip and found one that had it, by accident. I don`t even know who makes it but now that I have it-on/off switches for each outlet. Too cool, leave everything plugged in, just turn on the outlets you need. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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