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byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 1382
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2012 - 9:34 am:   Edit Post

I realized that I didn't have my DS5R with me, so I had to play on batteries last night. All you kids who complain that the batteries die fast are completely wrong*:

My batteries are original, from 4.7 years ago. And they worked fine.

Bradley
* This is meant with my normal level of cheekiness. They did work fine, but I never play on battery. There were a few moments of trepidation between the "oh, I don't have the power supply", and "hey, the batteries work!"

I should probably add that I never run on batteries. I should probably take them out so they don't leak. I should get a pony**.

** I really like Terry Pratchett***

*** His footnotes are the best part of his books. I was disappointed in _The Long Earth_ for this reason.
hydrargyrum
Senior Member
Username: hydrargyrum

Post Number: 1133
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2012 - 9:37 am:   Edit Post

This is just one reason why every musician should carry a screwdriver and a package of 9 volt batteries. It's saved me and my buddies more than once.
tubeperson
Advanced Member
Username: tubeperson

Post Number: 344
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2012 - 9:50 am:   Edit Post

Make sure to pack each bass you take to gig with the tools mentioned above, plus the correct truss rod adjustment tool(s) and bridge adjustment wrench(es). For you Fender players out there, the "FatFinger" for each bass may also make sense. And don't forget an extra set of strings while you are at it.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 5203
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2012 - 10:55 am:   Edit Post

Yes, Bradley. You should definitely go for the pony. Free fertilizer!

Bill, tgo
tubeperson
Advanced Member
Username: tubeperson

Post Number: 345
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2012 - 11:10 am:   Edit Post

I hope by "pony" you meant beer bottles.
terryc
Senior Member
Username: terryc

Post Number: 1931
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2012 - 1:33 pm:   Edit Post

4.7 years byoung..that accurate eh??? amazing!! LOL
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 1385
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 04, 2012 - 2:35 pm:   Edit Post

Well, Alembics have a reputation for accuracy, no?

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