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Why do active pickups require 9v batteries instead of some other kind of battery like AA? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 month ago by john89@lemmy.ca to c/guitars@lemmy.world

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[–] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The AA cell typically provides 1.5V, so to get the equivalent output you'd need 6 of them which would add a noticeable amount of weight and bulk, plus cost more money and generate more waste.

[–] john89@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Interesting stuff. Thanks for the explanation.