Hey gang,

I want to give the community an early notice. We are going to be offering "Deluxe Bags" as a gift with purchase starting August first.

Here’s the skinny, for folks who buy a system between 8/1 and 8/31 the Deluxe Bags will be a gift from Bose. The bags PS1 bag features wheels and a handle, the L1 has a shoulder strap and the B1 bag is a “full wrap” bag. There is also a really nice back pack that we’ve designed just for musicians. We’ve had great response from those who have seen the bags behind closed doors so share the news.

For those of us with systems already, the bags will be offered on bose.com in the early part of the month (available to purchase) and at other locations in September. They will be sold for $199.99 for the PS1/L1/Back Pack kit and $74.99 for the B1 bag.

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Thanks for adding the picture... they look great!

It looks like the PS1 bag has 2 pockets with zippers that can be used to place the bottom part of the L1 units in, then hold them in place with the strap and clip... Is that correct? Haul everything in one trip? Now I am very interested!

Cheers,
Steve Z

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These look great - congratulations to the designers.

Hope the white doesn't show scuffs and dirt that are an inevitable part of moving gear.

It looks like there are "saddle bags" on the L1 bags. Intended use?

Will the backpack be available separately?

Looks like first of next wk might be a good time to buy!!!

Thanks guys,

More info:

The photo doesn't show it very well, but the bags are black and tan, a very light tan. They certainly will show some dirt over time, but they should clean up easliy. We couldn't resist the black/tan. It looks great IMO.

The PS1 bag: Yes, Steve Z you figured out the buckles on the PS1 (that was quick). I've got to warn folks though, the fit is *VERY* tight by design. Inserting the L1 bags in the panel pocket requires a fiar amount of fiddling. There are along list of reasons why we didn't make it loose (the major being if it's loose things get sloppy as you're wheeling the PS1 around with the L1's in place) so if you give this a try be warned ... it's a tight fit -- but it works.

We're not calling this a "feature" of the bag because candidly I don't think it meets the standards of quality and excellence you've come to expect from Bose. You can do it, but I'm warning you, it's not "beautiful". Once you get the L1's in the pockets, slip the buckle through the handle on the L1 bag and away you go.

I'm also worried about the handle on the PS1 bending and the "tippy-ness" of the PS1 when the L1's are in there. The handle is tough enough, but it may bend if you, for example, pull the system down a set of stairs with the L1's in the PS1 bag.

If you use this option, PLEASE use good judgement and don't let the bag sit unattended. It balances but it's tippy. And treat the handle well, especially when fully extended.

The L1 bag has two "saddle bags" down each side, great for cables, and we've made the bag longer so inserting the L1 is very easy. Each L1 bag comes with a shoulder strap that connects to the "D" ring on each end of the bag. And you can use the buckles to connect the two L1's together and use one shoulder strap for two L1's (but it's heavy at 30lbs or so). Or use the buckles to attach a mic stand (folding legs kind).

The B1 bag now goes all the way around (the best way to put the B1 in the bag is an "over the top and pull it down" with the bag versus "put this heavy square object into a flexible bag sitting on the floor". It has two "D" ring attachment points, but I doubt anyone will use a shoulder strap with it (it does not come with one). The B1 is not a fun thing to sling over your shoulder.

And the Back Pack is really nice. The firm that did the pack does work for surf/skate companies, and the big sneaker companies, and we said "make it top of the line" and it, IMO is really nice.

This bag promotion is a limited time thing and "rich" by promotional standards, but we just could not resist the temptation of offering them with a purchase. They are really great (Note: that's from the guy who lead the development team).

If I can answer any other questions send them here.

Steve,
The bags look great but I think the price is way too high for them. Sorry but I think it's unfair to offer them to people just buying them in August for free and make other's pay the big price. I just bought my system on July 28th so I was only a few days away from getting them for free! Not cool! Bose customer service seems to be cool but I had two things missing when I got my system this week. 1 was a cable for Bass Module, 2nd was no bag for the Bass Module. Bose already has 2 strikes against them in my book. So making me pay such a high price for the new bags is the 3rd? Wow! I love my system so far but have not used it in a concert.

CRV/Ray

Howdy
the new bags look and sound like they should work great , I just ordered my outfit( L1 and B1) and recieved it a few days ago, guess I should have waited a few day's and $300 seems like a little much ( for me anyway) to upgrade bags, ,, oh well progress is good, I would have waited a week to order if I would have know this though.

Hi Steve,

Will the backpack be available separately?

Can you tell us if there are any Personalized Amplification System (tm) specific organizational features inside the backpack?
(I'm thinking pockets specfically for remotes, remote cables, fuses)

ST,
The Backpack is only available with the Deluxe PS1/L1/BP Set. Sorry, it's not sold seperately.

Kyle

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Originally posted by crv:
Steve,
The bags look great but I think the price is way too high for them. Sorry but I think it's unfair to offer them to people just buying them in August for free and make other's pay the big price. I just bought my system on July 28th so I was only a few days away from getting them for free! Not cool! Bose customer service seems to be cool but I had two things missing when I got my system this week. 1 was a cable for Bass Module, 2nd was no bag for the Bass Module. Bose already has 2 strikes against them in my book. So making me pay such a high price for the new bags is the 3rd? Wow! I love my system so far but have not used it in a concert.

CRV/Ray

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crv,
We're sure sorry you didn't get all the parts with your system. Without shifting blame , I just wanted to note that we do not completely control what happens at our dealers. We sure try though! We are actively working to prevent experiences like what you had from happening. Expect things at GC to be better very soon.

So, with that said, please allow us to take "a ball" this next issue without striking out. We're dedicated to making you a believer in the company, product, and our service to you. YGAPM (You Got a Private Message).

Kyle

ST,

There are pockets a plenty in one of the two "top load" areas and the side pockets fit mics and a remote quite nicely. There's pocket for a Mag light size flash light in there and a clear pocket for picks and other small, need to see it, stuff.

As far as promotions go it is impossible to offer a promotion and not have someone buy the day before it was announced (it officially starts today). Therefore we will allow for some folks that purchased near the start date to take advantage of the offer. How do you do that?

You'll need to call 877-335-2673 on Monday and ask them if you can take advantage of the offer. The will need your serial number from your PS1(s) and B1(s), a copy of your receipt and your mailing address info.

It will take 4~6 weeks for us to get the bags out to you so be prepared to wait a little while (sorry).

Steve

These bags are too nice...

Can we still get the original PS1 bag with this offer as well? I'm not sure I need the wheels & extra thickness of this PS1 bag, although I'd like the wrap-around B1 bag & better L1 bags.

Tom,

As a PAS owner who has the non-wheeled bag, Think twice before turning down the new bags. I will be purchasing the new bags for the PAS I currently own. The convenience of wheeling the distance is rather appealing.

Cheers,
Steve Z

Hey Tom - I'd be happy to trade you my "standard issue" bags for your deluxe ones!

I already use a hand truck for transport, & my experience with other bags with built-in wheels hasn't been very good. They tend to wobble too much when rolling, & the sleeves that the handle slides into make a mess of the back of the bag unless there is a lot of structure added to the back of the bag. This structure adds to the thickness & makes stacking difficult with multiple bags. Just my two cents. I'm in the process of picking up two more systems to add to my original double-bass system.

Tom,

Yes, the basic bags are included when you purchase the system; the deluxe bags are given to you in addition to the basic bags.

That's great! Thanks, Steve.

First let me say that I love my PAS and the rest of my band feels the same. Also, Bose has some great customer service and people who truly have a passion for the products they sell and support as evident by this message board.

Having said that, I want to issue a small gripe about the “deluxe” bag set. I’m sure that giving these bags away for a limited time with the purchase of a PAS is a great marketing technique to boost sales, but it stinks for those of us who are “veteran” owners of the PAS. In a way this reminds me of what the cellular phone companies have done for quite some time. Long time customers who want to upgrade to a new phone with improved features have to pay full price while new customers get the same phone at a discount price or free of charge.

Don’t get me wrong. I think it is a brilliant sales strategy and I don’t blame Bose for taking advantage of it. However, I think a price of $200 is too expensive. My band mates and I have purchased five PAS systems (2 – L1/B2 and 3 – L1/B1) and have already spent well over ten grand. To purchase “deluxe” bags for all of our components would mean spending an additional $1,149.93. No thanks Bose. I’ll stick with the bags that came with the units. And why give away both the standard bags and the “deluxe” bags? Seems awfully wasteful to me.

I know there are a lot of veteran (yes, I know it is a strange use of the term given that the PAS has been available for less than a year) PAS users like us that have spent countless hours tweaking and fine tuning the systems to suit their style or taste. Many of us have also been innovative and improvised in order to get the most out of the PAS for any given situation and happily shared this information with those that have yet to purchase a system. Hopefully these PAS “rookies” will not flaunt their free “deluxe” bags to those of us who “dug the trenches”.

Okay, I think I’m finished venting. Fortunately it is a free country and we have freedom of choice. The “deluxe” bags certainly look functional and appealing and I’m sure that those who receive them at no cost and those who choose to purchase them will thoroughly enjoy them. I would love to have a “deluxe” set, but I choose not to buy them and I imagine some or a lot of the other PAS owners will do the same.

Andy
www.ally-x.com

Hi Steve:

The bags look great and I would love to get them but I have already spent a lot of money on the system since I had to upgrade to a second B1 cabinet and all. I guess the bags I have will have to do. Are we previous owners also going to have to pay for the B1 bags. I was told at the Guitar center where I bought mine that they would probably be included. If not, then I will be disappointed. I was one of the early buyers of this system, in December. My excitement about the product actually sold two other systems for you and a third is about to be purchased. I love the system but I'm not overly happy about this particular situation.

Jerry