Brand: Roland® Corporation

Model: BN-100 Bass Note

Era / Origin: Vintage 1980s / 1990s — Made in the USA

Type: Solid-State Bass Guitar Combo Amplifier

Output Power: 100 Watts RMS

Speaker Configuration: 1 x 15" Custom heavy-duty bass projection driver

Channels: Dual Input Channels (High Gain / Low Gain)

Onboard Effects: Famous Built-In Roland Analog Chorus Effect

Condition Matrix: Used

• Mechanical Status: Fair Condition (Fully operational master section, but Low Gain channel exhibits signal dropouts; see details below).
• Cosmetic Status: Good Condition (Exceptionally clean vinyl skin, crisp faceplate layout, intact grille cloth).Maintenance Treatment: Potentiometers and jack contacts fully treated with premium Caig DeoxIT® contact cleaner.

Up for sale is a pre-owned, rare vintage Roland BN-100 Bass Note 100-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo Amp. Highly sought after by vintage solid-state collectors and session players, the BN-100 is celebrated for combining standard Roland rock-solid dependability with a booming, deep-breathing 15-inch speaker enclosure and their legendary built-in analog stereo-style chorus circuit. It provides a beautifully warm, clean fundamental thump with an ambient shimmer that modern bass amps struggle to capture.

🚨 CRUCIAL BUYING DISCLOSURE: TECHNICAL LOW-GAIN INPUT STATUS

This amplifier is being sold in Fair Functional Condition due to a known jack issue on the Low Gain input channel. The main amplifier block, power supply, 15" speaker, high gain input channel, and chorus effects are fully active and work properly.

However, the Low Gain input is currently experiencing intermittent connection drops where the guitar signal goes in and out if the instrument cable is nudged. To prevent common crackling, popping, and static, all jacks and control pots have been thoroughly flushed and conditioned with Caig DeoxIT®. While this optimized the signal path, the Low Gain channel may likely require a simple physical jack replacement or a quick reflowing of the solder points on the internal circuit board to achieve 100% stable performance. It is priced low accordingly—making it an incredible project steal for gigging players who only use the high gain channel, or anyone handy with a soldering iron!

Detailed Performance Diagnostics & Condition Report

• Good Cosmetic Shape: For an authentic vintage combo, this unit looks beautifully preserved. The black textured vinyl covering is clean, shows minimal corner scuffs, and the classic speaker grille cloth is completely free of tears, punctures, or sagging. The front control faceplate lettering remains bright, highly legible, and sharp.
• Core Acoustic Strength: The original 15-inch bass driver is intact, structurally healthy, and pushes immense air without cone farting, distortion, or voice-coil rub. When using the primary operational channel, it delivers a massive vintage low-end foundation.

Key Structural & Operational Features

• 100-Watt Solid-State Power Block: True continuous vintage wattage that feels significantly louder and punchier than modern lightweight digital class-D ratings.
• 1x15" Low-Frequency Enclosure: The heavy-duty 15-inch speaker allows your bass lines to naturally breathe, delivering a smooth, rounded mid-range and deep sub-bass frequencies perfect for blues, reggae, jazz, and classic rock.
• Authentic Onboard Roland Chorus: Includes Roland's signature built-in analog chorus circuit, adding a beautiful, lush dimensional shimmer to your upper-register bass lines and chordal work.
• Vintage Road-Ready Build: Manufactured in the United States with heavy-duty construction, thick protective corner caps, and rugged internal mounting to withstand decades of regular handling.

What’s Included

• (1) Roland BN-100 Bass Note 1x15" Bass Combo Amplifier
• Attached Fixed Heavy-Duty AC Power Cord

Pro-Tier Multi-Layer High-Protection Freight Shipping

• Grille Cloth & Driver Face Shielding: To protect the rare vintage speaker cone and front cloth face from puncture or structural crushing forces during transport, a custom, thick internal double-wall cardboard sheet will be secured directly over the front grille profile.
• Chassis & Transformer Shock Cushioning: Due to the substantial weight of this vintage 1x15 combo, the unit will be tightly cocooned inside multiple thick layers of heavy-duty industrial shock-absorbent bubble wrap to deaden carrier travel vibration.
• Vault Boxing Enclosure: The entire amplifier will be nested vertically inside an oversized, rigid, thick-walled corrugated shipping crate. The outer box will be packed completely tight on all sides with dense shock-absorbent void fill to eliminate internal shifting. Ships promptly with tracking and full carrier insurance. Lock down a magnificent, easily repairable vintage Roland bass legend today!

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