Anyone know why Larrivee's are not using B-Band pickups anymore?  I saw some new L's with LR Baggs systems.  Was there a quality issue with the B-Band?  I have my eye on a D-03 with a B-Band A5 (piezo w/onboard preamp) but don't want to make any long-term mistakes.

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A lot of people like B-Band. Does it sound good to you?

I was just trying to research this issue too.

The Larrivee site says that the B Band products are no longer available as OEM.

The B Band site still lists Larrivee as a OEM customer.

I like my B Band 2.2A....so whats up with the switch?

Bad business relations, cost, quality controll....

I am sure niether company wants to start a PR war but there has to be some reason B Band is not even an option anymore.

My local dealer was really big on the B Band but said it really required a good experienced ear to find the best spot for the soundboard transducer.

If no one knows I may call my local dealer.

It all comes to down to plain old business decisions. The buyer, Larrivee, has the option to use whatever brand they wish.

Price, performance, service and brand image are the factors we all use when buying a product; Larrivee is no different. A change in any one of these factors will cause you (them) to reassess your purchasing decisions.

Quote from: ronmac on April 15, 2006, 02:00:36 PM
It all comes to down to plain old business decisions. The buyer, Larrivee, has the option to use whatever brand they wish. ...........

I'd say that's it.  B Band stuff is good and so is Baggs.    I prefer to buy acoustic guitars without electronics and add the system of my choice anyway.