Ibanez GSR 200 bass Guitar- How do I get around the "battery"

You probably have to replace the pickups.

This or wire a wall wart to it, not recommended.

Oh, and never ask a question at this forum. Get answers from a pro.

It's only active with the instrument cable plugged in. Unplug the cable and you won't have to deal with a drained battery very much.

If you really want to switch it over, get the pickup wiring diagram and delete the battery from the circuit.

The pickups may need the active boost to work correctly so YMMV

Correct.

OP how dare you clog up this board with questions?

These are the right answers. You need to replace the pickups with passive pickups. I was a professional audio engineer for 6 years.

However, pull the instrument cable out a little bit and get a really groovy warm distortion. At least that was the case with my EMG laden RR-1. Yes, the real one. Not the knock of they sell today.

It never ceases to amaze me that the stupid people that found GLP have no comprehension of the IQ and skill levels of other GLPers, AND are happy to help. Just because YOU are clueless doesn't mean that we all are.

What's the problem with having a battery?

You could change the pickups, but it may change the sound of the Guitar.

I run my bass through a pre-amp which is basically the same thing but it's a box instead of being built into the guitar..

Buy a nice set of passive pickups. I'd swap out the pots too while you're at it.

Thanks for the replies. I figured it was going with changing the pick ups. It does sound really good. My mis hap was changing the battery and I broke the connector. Luckily, I ripped it out of the alarm clock (battery back up), works great.

As for asking GLP, there's some really good, informed and nice musicians on the forum. I got my answers quickly, alternative options and suggestions of going the extra mile. I appreciate each and everyone's input and advice.

It answers the fact I have to replace the alarm clock if I want a back up for power outage. Damn I liked that clock too.

Bass or clock, I gotta go with the bass. Thanks again, you all are the best.