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Carbon-zinc construction
It has higher internal resistance than an alkaline battery, reducing circuit loading in vintage effects pedals.

Independent shopping perspective
Built around carbon-zinc chemistry, this Electro-Harmonix 9-volt battery is intended for the electrical behavior sought in vintage effects pedals. Compared with an alkaline battery, its higher internal resistance reduces circuit loading. For players using those pedals, that relationship is aimed at retaining the tone and dynamic response of the effect.

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What matters in use
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It has higher internal resistance than an alkaline battery, reducing circuit loading in vintage effects pedals.
Product questions
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Its carbon-zinc design has higher internal resistance, which reduces circuit loading in vintage effects pedals.