HEy ALL!! well im new to the site but cant say im a new owner of a ernie ball. I bought a 5 string musicman bongo off ebay last week that had no reutrn on it. stupidly i didn't realize the person described some pretty horrible things at the bottom. 1. neck is severly bent and will need a new one 2. "A" string is nonexistent 3. and its missing both pickups... he said it was just to buy for parts. I payed a grand for it. and when i sold it to my guitar shop i got back 250... I dont know how i will get the money to get a bass right now!!!!! For now im with out one... I saw on here the forum members help a guy out that had his bass stolen so i figured maybe i'd ask for donations so that maybe i could get a new bass even if i cant afford another bongo. if any would like to help( even its one dollar or 50 cents) i'll take some donations. my email for paypal is antanettamitchell@yahoo.com thanks to all that lend a hand!! and those that wish they could and cant