Battery placing

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In my explorer, I currently have the distortion mayhem set. I like it, but I don't love it--I prefer active pickups. I have a set of EMGs in my charvel that badly needs a setup and I don't play it that often, so I might switch the pickups in the two guitars.

Would there be space in the existing cavity in the explorer or will I need to do have a separate route done to fit it? Explorer model is a 2004 Epiphone Korina 58 Reissue.
 
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This is what I found on Google. It doesn't appear that a new battery rout would be necessary.

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Reasons to route for a battery box:
1) Removing and replacing the control cover will eventually wear out the threads on the body.
2) Even if you go with the above suggestion, there's still a chance of messing something up with the wiring. This is typically the most fragile part of the electric guitar. Unless you are modding or swapping out components, this area should be left alone to prevent any possible damage.

One way to solve issue 1 is to use machine screws into metal bushings in the body to close the panel. That doesn't solve problem #2 though, which may not be as big a deal as I make it out to be.

Dunno if that's helpful. Just my insight on this topic. For these and a couple other reasons I refuse to own a guitar that requires a battery.

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thebingopete said:
Reasons to route for a battery box:
1) Removing and replacing the control cover will eventually wear out the threads on the body.
2) Even if you go with the above suggestion, there's still a chance of messing something up with the wiring. This is typically the most fragile part of the electric guitar. Unless you are modding or swapping out components, this area should be left alone to prevent any possible damage.

One way to solve issue 1 is to use machine screws into metal bushings in the body to close the panel. That doesn't solve problem #2 though, which may not be as big a deal as I make it out to be.

Dunno if that's helpful. Just my insight on this topic. For these and a couple other reasons I refuse to own a guitar that requires a battery.

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Holes can easily be fixed with toothpick fragments, dowel, wood glue, etc. depending on how wallowed out they are.

As long as the wiring job is done proper, it's not really "fragile" in the control cavity. Granted you don't wanna rip and pull on stuff, but with a little finesse.......you can change batteries over and over again in a control cavity without any problems.
 
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No space in there, and it would be really annoying to change with so many screws.

You could use "phantom power" by using a stereo plug and have the battery with audio passing in a thing on your belt. That's also safer for the guitar when you step on cables and the like.
 
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here is how i did my active guitar..I routed out a spot in the control cavity with a dremel and covered it w foam.. not perfect but came out better than was initially hoped. The battery fits pretty snug


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thebingopete said:
Reasons to route for a battery box:
1) Removing and replacing the control cover will eventually wear out the threads on the body.
2) Even if you go with the above suggestion, there's still a chance of messing something up with the wiring. This is typically the most fragile part of the electric guitar. Unless you are modding or swapping out components, this area should be left alone to prevent any possible damage.
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#1 can be annoying but there are several fixes for that eventuality though

#2 is really a non-issue.. Ive never damaged any of my guitars electronics by messing inside the control cavity..Guitars are alot more durable than people give them credit for..
 
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I'm both over cautious and have low expectations of others to be careful with stuff in general.

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Brandenburg said:
#1 can be annoying but there are several fixes for that eventuality though

#2 is really a non-issue.. Ive never damaged any of my guitars electronics by messing inside the control cavity..Guitars are alot more durable than people give them credit for..
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If you also rewire it with the EMG solderless system, those plugs are super durable and flexible at the same time. I wouldn't worry too much about #2.
 
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Just stuff it all in there carefully.
If you want more space you can always ditch the switch and go bridge-only, or ditch the switch and the tone, then move the volume down to the former tone position.
I have a couple guitars like that,,,,,,one knob with only the bridge wired-in. Usually I'd leave the switch in for looks though. lol
 
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