COVID delays, design delays, component delays, compliance testing took ages.
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COVID delays, design delays, component delays, compliance testing took ages.
Hello @GrapeBass
Just curious if the bb115 has the same speaker as the neo 115?
Also noticed in the manual it says the speaker out is 650 watts. Is that a typo, or program power rating maybe?
Thanks.
Just curious if the bb115 has the same speaker as the neo 115?
Also noticed in the manual it says the speaker out is 650 watts. Is that a typo, or program power rating maybe?
Thanks.
I don't think so. The plant's on holidays at the moment so I can't check, sorry.
I’m itching to just order one on LongMcQuade’s website and hope it materializes eventually.
I still have an eye open for that amp, too! Can't wait to try one ...
Check out Traynor's Twitter account, specifically this post, dated 4\28\2022, and tell me what you see...
Great news!! Please @GrapeBass , do not use a "rat fur" finish on that one! 
I prefer vinyl/tolex...
I prefer vinyl/tolex...
Great news!! Please @GrapeBass , do not use a "rat fur" finish on that one!
I will truly never understand the "rat fur" hate.
Then again, I got into bass in the early 1990's were rat fur was pretty common for both bass and pro audio, so...
I understand the rat fur advantage, from the manufacturer point of view... but from mine, I just think it looks cheaper, not as 'boutique' or 'valuable' as tolex, and especially gets messy and dirty in no time. I take GREAT care of my gear, so having a more fragile tolex finish is no problem for me, even on the long run. Personal preference...
Anyone get one of these monsters yet? Just noticed a massive price increase as with all things now. Maybe I shouldn't have cancelled my pre order haha.
I noticed the huge price increase too, again (second time since they announced the amp and it's not even released yet). I'm now officially out.
Too bad; I liked the general idea...
Yea I had it preordered a few months ago for 400 less. Cancelled as we had some vet bills. I'll have to pass on this until next 0% traynor month at L&M.
Yea the ~$170-$180 price increase on the older SB110, SB112, and SB115 models is really noticeable (justified or not due to higher production costs) now that they're up against the newer Ampeg Rocket Bass line etc.
At least the BB115 being a brand new model makes the $400 increase before release more justified-ish, as this has an effects loop and an extension cabinet option with a hefty 400watts/800watts.
The SB112 with a single 12" @ 200watts plus the tweeter for now-$770 CAN with no effects loop or extension option is a tough sell to me. And I'm trying to buy Canadian where I'm able to in a covid-recovering economy...(Shrug)
The upside/downside depending if you are buying or selling is that Traynor gear IME doesn't really hold value once it hits Kijiji/CL. I picked up the SB115 years ago for $200 used. We have abused that thing and it's still chugging along (the DI cuts in and out but we typically mic the amp these days). For the updated asking prices I wouldn't consider them either. That said everything is going crazy. I just picked up a Zildjian ride last week, actually the exact same one I returned a year prior (was really missing it lately). The price was up $80. I did some research and it seems all mid tier Zildjian cymbals went up around $80, their higher end stuff even more so. I guess it's just a sign of the times. Everything going up except our wages
I am also trying my best to support Canadian made gear as much as possible. If I really want something from Traynor I'll always wait until 0% Traynor month or just rent a couple of times if I'm in a bind.
I am also trying my best to support Canadian made gear as much as possible. If I really want something from Traynor I'll always wait until 0% Traynor month or just rent a couple of times if I'm in a bind.
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Picked up the BB115 Friday and gigged with it Sat.and it sounded massive and clear.
It's a little heavy though, I wish they put handles on the sides for easy loading/unloading. I preordered it so I'm not affected with the price increase. Love Traynor amps I have 2 SB112 too.
It's a little heavy though, I wish they put handles on the sides for easy loading/unloading. I preordered it so I'm not affected with the price increase. Love Traynor amps I have 2 SB112 too.
