Detail 01
9-volt block
The standard for guitar pedals and active pickup systems. Snap terminals, one orientation, no adapter needed.
Product detailSKU #1274034477631
Duracell9-Volt Batteries 2-Pack
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two 9V alkaline batteries. For pedals without a power supply, active pickups, wireless packs, and clip-on tuners.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Active bass or guitar preamps that draw from an onboard 9V
- Keeping a spare in the gig bag for pedal power failures
- Wireless bodypacks and handheld transmitters at rehearsals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players running a pedalboard off a multi-output power supply
- Anyone wanting rechargeable cells for repeated stage use
- High-drain digital pedals, where alkalines run down fast
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Alkaline chemistry
Voltage drops gradually as it drains, so a tuner or preamp fades rather than cutting out suddenly.
Detail 03
2-pack
One in the instrument, one in the case. Active basses are the usual reason people carry a spare.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Not rechargeable. Once drained, they are replaced, not charged.
- 02Pull the battery from an active bass when storing it long-term.
- 03A pedal left plugged in by its cable keeps draining the battery.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work in my active bass?
Yes, if it takes a standard 9V block. Most active preamps do. Check whether yours uses one battery or two, since some 18V systems need a pair.
02How long does a 9V last in a pedal?
It depends on the pedal's current draw. Simple analog overdrives run a long time; digital delays and reverbs drain much faster and are better run off a power supply.
03Can I use this in a wireless transmitter?
Yes, if the pack takes a 9V block. Many bodypacks do. Alkalines fade gradually rather than cutting out, which gives you warning mid-set.
04Is two enough?
For one active instrument, yes, with a spare. If you run several battery-powered pedals, you will go through them faster and a power supply is the cheaper path.
