battery cover of JS3VQ

[wilkinsi]

I already want to drop tune my 5 string JS3VQ. To prevent the strings from flapping and causing buzz, I need to get thicker, possibly longer strings. I might have to drill bigger holes into the bridge. Even getting a .130 was a task. Eventually, I may even need to have the nut customised to fit the new A# or thicker string. I don't use G anymore (thinnest factory string), because it does not ring out like the other strings. It's like it's out of of phase or something when I play it open. I have the same issue on my 4 string JS3.

I wanna change the battery, but the damn cover won't come off. It won't fall off, sticking gaffer tape to it won't pull it off, prizing a screwdriver through the empty screwhole won't do it. I don't want to scratch the bass and doubt I'd be able to wedge a flathead screwdriver down the side or end. Suggestions?

[ed]

What kind of a battery compartment is it?

[wilkinsi]

2 screws, and yes, I took those out

[ed]

I would just put a small hex key in the screw hole and just brute force it gently open and hope no paint comes with it.
I believe this is one of the reasons they dont paint the body on the cavity cover area on jacksons and charvels.

[wilkinsi]

I would just put a small hex key in the screw hole and just brute force it gently open and hope no paint comes with it.
I believe this is one of the reasons they dont paint the body on the cavity cover area on jacksons and charvels.

good point. So I had a tiny hex key attachment for my screwdriver. Prized it off that way. I think the plate could do with a little sanding around the edges so it falls off when I remove the screws. I still wish Jackson used proper battery boxes like they used to.