Bose L1 compact for gigs

[bclaire]

Yeah, I am talking about the Compact where the sub is the base and has the inputs. I was also thinking of the full size stick too. My friend has both so it gets confusing at times...

[guilleonline]

Got it I've noticed that most people that has gotten one of the Bose units for a while get a second one later on, either another compact of a bigger model and in many cases people who started with the classic models get a compact for lighter gigs.

I guess it says something about the quality of the product. Happy to hear the same is true for your friend. I think I made a good investment.

[bclaire]

I think I made a good investment.

I think you did. Particularly in the case of acoustic gigs, they can be a thankless time. I've done quite a number of acoustic gigs where no one was listening and the culture of the club is that whoever is playing is background noise. Not an active listening environment. Best in those cases to have gear that allows you to quickly set-up and tear down.

[guilleonline]

I think I made a good investment.

I think you did. Particularly in the case of acoustic gigs, they can be a thankless time. I've done quite a number of acoustic gigs where no one was listening and the culture of the club is that whoever is playing is background noise. Not an active listening environment. Best in those cases to have gear that allows you to quickly set-up and tear down.

Yeah unfortunately I get a few of those too. One just can't wait to get the heck out of there.

[DiabloS]

I had something pretty similar with the Fishman SA220

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifie ... -combo-amp

I used it for a few gigs and parties and it was great! It made both the guitar and vocals sound REALLY good with a very easy setup. I kind of miss it sometimes, but I only play solo acoustic gigs maybe 2-3 times a year if that so I sold it for my TV50. Can't say I regret the decision, but only because I use the TV50 much more. It was a great piece of gear to have though, I think you'll be pleased with the Bose as well!

[guilleonline]

I had something pretty similar with the Fishman SA220

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifie ... -combo-amp

I used it for a few gigs and parties and it was great! It made both the guitar and vocals sound REALLY good with a very easy setup. I kind of miss it sometimes, but I only play solo acoustic gigs maybe 2-3 times a year if that so I sold it for my TV50. Can't say I regret the decision, but only because I use the TV50 much more. It was a great piece of gear to have though, I think you'll be pleased with the Bose as well!

I actually was thinking hard about which of these two to take home. The fishman had great benefits, maily the reverb anti feedback and well the fact that they make great amps for acoustics. But I ended up going with the Bose for the sound dispersion and the unit's sound. Anyways, when I play I run my voice and guitar through a TC Helicon Voicelive2 which needless to say gives me all the effects I could possible need.

But that fishman is a hell of a system too.

[DiabloS]

I had something pretty similar with the Fishman SA220

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifie ... -combo-amp

I used it for a few gigs and parties and it was great! It made both the guitar and vocals sound REALLY good with a very easy setup. I kind of miss it sometimes, but I only play solo acoustic gigs maybe 2-3 times a year if that so I sold it for my TV50. Can't say I regret the decision, but only because I use the TV50 much more. It was a great piece of gear to have though, I think you'll be pleased with the Bose as well!

I actually was thinking hard about which of these two to take home. The fishman had great benefits, maily the reverb anti feedback and well the fact that they make great amps for acoustics. But I ended up going with the Bose for the sound dispersion and the unit's sound. Anyways, when I play I run my voice and guitar through a TC Helicon Voicelive2 which needless to say gives me all the effects I could possible need.

But that fishman is a hell of a system too.

Nice, I used to have a TC Helicon Voicelive. Now I run through a TC Helicon Harmony G XT. But yeah, especially when I paired these two together it sounded even better. You're in for a treat!

[guilleonline]