This is just a heads up for anyone who has been looking for a Bose L1 System.
I have pre-ordered the new Compact Bose L1 System and it will be shipped to me
the first week in May. I intend to use it on several gigs and decide if it is a good
replacement for my current L1 system. If it doesn't do the job I will return it
and keep my current L1 system.

My Bose L1 Model I system is a Classic and you can read about it and compare it to other L1 systems here http://toonz.ca/bose/wiki/index.php?title=L1%E2%84%A2_Unofficial_Users'_Guide

If you think you might be interested give me a call at 469-939-5793. I have all the parts that came with it like all the covers and cables etc. I use the system now almost daily for gigs - it works just like
it was new. Why would I sell it - one simple word - WEIGHT. As i get older I am always looking for ways to lighten my load for my gigs without giving up quality. No other reason.

Hammer

Ant that's the reason I sold it. Have to admit tho, I miss it. I'm very anxious to hear how the new compact unit compares.

Glenn

Glenn
What did you replace your Bose L1 with?
Eddie

Hi Glenn,
I really like the Bose. The new "compact" version will have to deliver a lot before I will actually part with the Classic. But if it does I will make the change just to lighten my load.

Hope all is going well with you these days.

Hammer

Don't ya just love how easy it os to sell a Bose LT system over a conventional PA...No shortage of buyers looking to save $500-600.

Conventional sales should be so fast and profitable. We are selling ours as well. I paid full boat for it a couple pole years ago and am going to sell it buy a new system at this time as a sales rep IF they have the employee purchase deal Yamaha has I will probability buy a couple......Pretty much got the XS free with what I saved on the T3.

Hammer,
I'd be interested in knowing what you're going to be playing through the L1 Compact -arranger board with vocals? Will you go through a mixer?
Ciao,
Jerry

Jerry,
No vocals. Tyros 3 only.

Hammer

Hi Eddie... I'm using a single Barbetta Sona 32 for small - medium venues and pairing it up with a EV SXa100 for anything larger. Really do miss the Bose tho. I'm sure by mid-summer I'll either have the compact or the L2.

Glenn

Thanks for getting back to me Glenn.

I have also changed what I use for the smaller day gigs. I found the Bose L1 a bit cumbersome to do a party of 20-30 ppl. I now roll in a Roland KC 350. 50lbs...but I put it on wheels. Now I just Plug & Play.

Night gigs are a different story. Still love the Bose.

Eddie

Hammer,
I'm anxious to see your review of how the T-3 sounds through the L1-Compact. I tried to use the L1 without the B1 and I didn't like the lack of the punchy bass sans the B1 - even in small areas.

Glenn and Eddie,
I found that the Sona 31 works well for my smaller restaurant gigs, and I still use the L1 with either 1 or 2 B1's for bigger and outdoor venues. I also carry a Sona 32-SL in the van in case I need a little more punch. Several times, I have chained the 31 and 32, setting the 31 bass at about 11:00 o'clock and set the 32 bass at about 1:00 o'clock.
Ciao,
Jerry

[This message has been edited by Jerry T (edited 04-20-2009).]