I’ve been saving up to buy an op-1 for about a year! now that I finally have the money I dont know if to buy it right away? or to wait til the jan.22 announcement. I’m also confused on where I should purchase the OP-1 from. The battery issues and other hardware problems ive read about makes me feel very concerned about getting it somewhere I can get an extended warranty like sam ash or guitar center.I wouldnt like to spend $850 for hardware thats going to give out on me in the next 3 to 4 years. thanks in advance!
well BH has this promotion at the moment that they’re including a free korg volca bass but Ive never ordered anything from them so maybe some other users can give you a better intake. heres the link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/979668-REG/teenage_engineering_002_as_001_op_1_portable_synthesizer.html
If it’s a replacement to the OP-1, you might have to wait another few months for production and shipments.
Got mine from BHPhoto with a free OP-1 case a month ago. The Volca bass deal is pretty good(already have one… probably the weakest of the volca range). You can trust BH as a retailer. Had the switch problems the first couple days, but no problems since.
@IAMME If you live in the EU then definitely buy at a local store (or a reputable internet store). EU mandates 2 years warranty. I hear shitty stories that TE gives you the finger after 1 year, but in the EU it is your legal right to demand 2 years, which is easy to get if you buy local/reputable.
@jiggity this would be my first op-1 & how did you fix the switch on/off problem?
@IAMME I was just messing with the switch, trying to figure out what’s going on. Probably needed to broken-in, or something like a speck of dust was in the way.
@IAMME when Jiggity said "If it’s a replacement to the OP-1, you might have to wait another few months for production and shipments. " he meant the announcement coming in January from Teenage Engineering (speculation of an OP-2) rather than a replacement for an OP-1 that you already have.
Anything they do end up announcing will probably take a few months to then start shipping to buyers.
Btw I had the on/off switch problem when I got mine 2nd hand and I put it down to dust in the switch. After lots of switching on/off the problem ended. Worked fine for over a year now.
I’d agree with Space, it’ll most likely be the official release of the PO-12 drum machine, very exciting, but not that exciting as an OP-2. If an OP-2 was in the works, this community would probably be the first to know along with any TE leaks or clues.
I’d buy an Op-1 as soon as you can. I also took a chance and bought one from eBay in January for $600, that included the case and all the accessories. It still works perfectly and I continue to learn new inventive music processes all the time.
There will be errors and bugs that you’ll run into just like any device, but most seem to be resolved with firmware updates and helpful tips from members in this forum. So I wouldn’t worry all too much, but to reassure yourself, getting it new with a warranty is smart idea.
If you are buying from eBay then ask questions first. I’d only buy from an original owner and not one that’s been bought and sold a few times over. Buy from someone who sounds like they’ve taken care of the thing rather than someone with more money than sense who wouldn’t have treated it with respect.
Yes, definitely check out the buyers reviews, rating, the amount they’ve sold and bought, and how long they’ve been on eBay, if you don’t know already.
thank you @kites and @spacetravelmadeeasy for your input. I cant wait to get mine. ill be ordering it the second of January waiting for my direct deposit to kick in haha. I’m curious to what apps you talk about space and I will be getting it new + warranty.
well BH has this promotion at the moment that they're including a free korg volca bass but Ive never ordered anything from them so maybe some other users can give you a better intake. heres the link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/979668-REG/teenage_engineering_002_as_001_op_1_portable_synthesizer.html
anybody else try this and have errors with every payment method? B&H doesn’t like my card, even though I’ve checked and there’s nothing wrong with the account (and it has plenty of money). I’m betting it’s because I’m making a large purchase from a foreign country so my bank doesn’t let the charge go through, but even behind a VPN into the US the transaction fails…confused.