Active Guitar
A look at what is currently available on eBay
 ROCKLIN 5 String Bass Guitar Active and Neck Thru Body US $549.00 
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 EMG-85 Active Guitar Humbucker Pickup + 3 FREE CABLES US $99.00
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 Dean Edge V Bass Guitar with Active Pickups HOT L@@K US $379.99
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How often do you have to replace batteries to EMG active 81 and 85 pickups on a guitar?
Hopefully there are some experienced or knowledgeable guitarists here. I was thinking of getting a guitar with EMG 81 and 85 active pickups, as I've heard they are the best around for that crunchy metal sound I'm looking for. However, I also understand these are battery powered (I think, hopefully someone can clarify). I was wondering how often will I have to replace these batteries, and how would I know they are running out?
Get alkaline batteries, they'll last 4 times longer.
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