PP3 "9V" 18v battery for guitars?

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hermesvsgrendel

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With the noticeable difference that EMGs get with 18v, shouldnt there be a 18v lithium battery that fits into the PP3 slot of a guitar? Anyone see something like that? Just don't like the idea of routing out my solid body and am VERY used to charging lithium batteries now a days. 😆
 
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shouldn't there be a 18v lithium battery that fits into the PP3 slot of a guitar?
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NO. For the reason Printer gave. Battery makers need to sell millions of a battery type. A few thousand for a specific guitar application would not warrant the investment.

Would it be desirable to guitarists? Maybe so.
 
#5
I'm not looking for a guitar center fix. "Diy," custom, and special use lithium batteries are all over ebay, alibaba, or YouTube. That is the most that I will entertain the naysayers. Please stay on topic.



If you don't know of a current solution but still want to talk, we can definitely do that. But try to come from a helpful angle please.
 
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So new to a forum and you dictate how people here years can respond to you? Really? What planet did you grow up on?


Build yourself a pack since you will not find one built by a manufacturer. Could you imagine the lawsuit if some company builds a 18V pack and the user puts it in a circuit that burns up because of the higher voltage, starting the lithium batteries on fire, burning down the house, killing the wife and daddy leaving behind the kids? Do you wonder how many 18V batteries the manufacturer would have to sell to pay out the lawsuit? Even to win?


Stick a voltage booster in between the9V battery and your circuit.
 
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hermesvsgrendel said:
With the noticeable difference that EMGs get with 18v, shouldnt there be a 18v lithium battery that fits into the PP3 slot of a guitar? Anyone see something like that? Just don't like the idea of routing out my solid body and am VERY used to charging lithium batteries now a days. 😆
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What "noticeable difference" are you talking of? Could you provide some sound sample to prove that claim?
 
#10
Why not incorporate a small DC-DC boost supply into the body of the guitar? Then you can still use standard 9 volt batteries. I can't think of a large enough demand for higher voltage 9 volt sized batteries selling all that well- for manufacturers they seem like they would be a huge liability unless they were to use a proprietary connector.
 
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Printer2 said:
So new to a forum and you dictate how people here years can respond to you? Really? What planet did you grow up on?


Build yourself a pack since you will not find one built by a manufacturer. Could you imagine the lawsuit if some company builds a 18V pack and the user puts it in a circuit that burns up because of the higher voltage, starting the lithium batteries on fire, burning down the house, killing the wife and daddy leaving behind the kids? Do you wonder how many 18V batteries the manufacturer would have to sell to pay out the lawsuit? Even to win?


Stick a voltage booster in between the9V battery and your circuit.
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Your pride, honor, or ego isn't being challenged here. All I'm asking for is helpful behavior in a conversation that you have no obligation to participate in. Thanks for the alternative solution though.
 
#12
A voltage booster is an option I hadn't considered. Thanks for the idea. My soldering skills are pretty good but my electronics knowledge is next to nothing, you know the sort? 🙃 Is there a voltage boosting module or ready made circuit that would be suitable for this application that you recommend? Or a link to help me decide?
 
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I think the boost supply makes the most sense, honestly. Then you're still in the plug-and-play territory. the greater headroom of the 18 volt supply is supposed to be pretty noticeable and can only extend your range if your playing style fits.
 
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