601's New Bands
 

Me, I think they totally fudged up, the old bands were very cool looking and I think the new ones look to cartoonish. Your thoughts?

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Yeah they messed up the bands, but the blend is the same. I don't buy cigars for their pretty bands or boxes.

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I think there is only a few people I remember saying that they actually liked the new band. I certainly don't. Does that make me not want to buy the cigar....eh...I wouldn't go that far.

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I love the 601s. I have to agree though. The new band is pretty terrible looking.

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I loved the old bands...news ones suck. But, thank goodness the stick remains unchanged. :dr :dr

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I like the old one better, more traditional.

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The new bands are weak, but it doesn't matter cigar wise for me.

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I think they both suck but the new ones are by far worse than the previous version. :sh But at the end of the day we don't smoke the bands.

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That is absolutely correct, but working at two cigar shops I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt, bands make a difference. Not as much to the seasoned smoker, but the beginner, it means a lot.

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I had never tried a 601 until after reading about them here. I saw them in the shop and thought "Generic band? They must be one of those 'cheap but good' smokes." You definitely can't judge a cigar by the band, but there is a lot to be said for first impressions, especially if your reputation isn't already known.

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Which is exactly my point, especially seeing as they already had a great looking band, then to dumb it down just makes no sense.

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Hey! Don't go suckin' me into this mess! :r

Just playin' but really, the new bands are horrible.

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I like the new bands.

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The new bands to me are horrible. The new bands make the 601 blues look like a cheap stick.

But are they going to keep me from buying/smoking the cigar? No

Am I going to make fun of the bands every chance I get? Yes

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OK, that just made me laugh. :r

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While it's true that we don't smoke the bands, it's still a form of art IMO. The old bands were nice and classy looking and the new ones are too simple and generic looking. If someone asks me what I'm smoking I usually pass them the band or show them the band if it's still attached to the cigar. If I ever end up with any of these new banded 601's I will simply tell the person what I'm smoking, as the new bands are not presentable.

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Thats what happens when Rocky gets involved.
Sorry I couldnt pass up the chance.

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<----------- this guy is not a fan

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I'd rather they cut corners with the band and not the smoke but yes the new are silly and the old ones to me were cool. But the new are more distinct to know what your smoking red,blue,black how can one confuse that with the new bands.

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I voted "I really could care less" as that is the truth. The new band is butt ugly though!!!

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I agree. I usually enjoy looking at the bands. Especially the elaborate nc one's like La Aroma De Cuba EE and My Father, etc. The new 601 band is atrocious! Man, newbs are gonna see the 601 Blue on the shelf and wonder why a "value" stick costs $5 or $6! :D

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The new band is very cheap looking, but thank God Rocky hasn't changed the cigar itself.

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What everyone else said. A very "gaudy" band, if you will. Honestly, I even prefer the La Sirena band to this, because even though that band is like 4", the colors are at least a little more muted.

Also, I'm not going to lie, the first time I saw 601s, I was confused as to why a budget stick was so expensive. :r

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I 'm with you on that :D

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While you don't smoke the bands, they do make a statment about the cigar, and presentation is very important in this industry. You don't see many high end cigars with crappy looking bands. Opus X for example, the band is stunning. Padron Family Reserve, very elegant looking band.

The new 601's make it look like something that belongs in a $40 bundle, IMO.

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I definitely agree. I've never actually smoked a 601 because I thought it was a budget stick at a non-budget stick price...

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Those new bands look as lame as the "Patel Bros" band, another plain jane, cheap band.
Dont get me wrong, i dont buy a stick based on the band but it sure is nice to see quality workmanship go into it.
One of my favoirtes is the San Cristobals band. Talk about classy and beautiful.

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wow these must be good sticks. Never had one myself, but I thought both bands looked pretty lame, new ones are worse.

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I don't like the new band either, but I sure would like to see one in a store around here. I can't find them anywhere.

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Give it time he will ruin it he just figured he would start with the band:r

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Hey Guys I met Eddie about 2 weeks ago! He said they're changing the bands back and they should be ready to go in January! He said and I qoute "We Fugged Up!" *lol* Really cool guy, very humble, and great BOTL!

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Interesting.

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But how do they smoke

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You clip one end, set fire to the other, then suck smoke out of the end you just clipped.

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:r:r:r:r:tu

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I went into a shop and they had them in box's side by side and the new ones were a dollar more per stick :sh

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Depending where you are from, maybe this was a tax increase? I recently had that happen (from New York). 75% FML

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I thought at least one of the blends were changed?

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I have better stuff to worry about than a manufacturer changing their band style. :2

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The old bands had too little of the color of the smoke. I had to look at it for a while to see if I had a green, blue, or black. These are much easier to read. They kind of look like an old style band. Don't love and don't hate either.

MCS

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Absolutely true, which also holds true for 95% of every post on the site. It's conversation, just looking for opinion. I don't recall actually anybody saying they were worrying about it, just wondering what people opinions were is all.

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Don't mind Darrell. He's just mad because he didn't get to ride Space Mountain. Waka Waka

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Noooooo we got to ride! About 30 mins after I posted we got to ride it. :tg

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I'm glad. I thought I was gonna have to fly out and give you a hug.

MCS

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all too true too many cigars fail because of stupid bands

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That's why as a beginner it seems like a good idea to shop at a B&M. The conversations you have can educate you so quickly. I was ready to turn down the 601 (yes for the band), and then one of the workers at the shop suggested it. And yes it was delicious. Mmm...

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"Cartoonish" is the perfect way to describe the new bands, although I don't like the old bands all that much either. On the old bands the 601 seems hidden, and they could have emphasized it better without resorting to the style of the new bands.

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Looks like the cost of the band may come down a bit.

Four Colors, embossed. = big dough
Three Colors, non embossed = plain band, less money.

Maybe the cost of the cigar will come down. Just sayin

Mark

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Lets see.....money in our pocket.....or money in his pocket.....:rolleyes:

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The old ones are better, but could give two pennies less. All I care about is the smoke.