Stingray Special 5HH Battery Box Issue

OK, I’ve seen a little chatter on this subject on a few different bass discussions, but haven’t found anything resembling a definitive answer.

I have a 2023 Stingray Special 5H bass, with the 18v preamp. (I got it new a few months ago as NOS.) I’m using Duracell batteries. Sometimes, the batteries won’t quite make contact in the box, and the bass will not turn on. If I fidget with the door on the battery box a bit, it’ll come on. Fortunately, once it comes on, it seems to stay on throughout…

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