I want a BONGO...........

**adouglas** · 01-13-2007, 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by richbriere

Nobody actually "wants" a Bongo. It's something that you simply can't help.

You're so right!

Like many (most? perhaps all?) bassists I've been searching for the elusive "right" bass for years and years. Always flipping, modding, looking for the right tone.

The Bongo entered my life, and I'm done. I've been GAS-free for over a year, and that's never happened before. I no longer look at other basses and think "I wonder how that would sound?" I don't need to know. I've got the sound I want.

**richbriere** · 01-13-2007, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by Big Poppa

the funniest is that a very high percentage of people who sell thier Bongo end up buying another

It's amazing what the sight of mushroom-sized warts growing on your schnoz and fur on your palms will force you to do.

Jack.....GREAT response. You missed your true calling as a master of the pen.

In answer to your question as to what happens if you part with a single Bongo to acquire yet more. The Gods look down upon you with favor and remove any and all curses which have befallen you. You are then promoted to a Bongo Warrior staus which is remotely like a Jedi Warrior except that your Bongo doesn't light up, make buzzing sounds or lob other players heads off during a performance.

Bongo--a powerful friend indeed!!

**RitchieDarling** · 01-13-2007, 01:39 PM

I sold my Bongo and bought two more Sterling basses instead..........

Ritchie

P.S. Perhaps I'm just a heretic........?

**roburado** · 01-14-2007, 05:27 AM

Originally Posted by richbriere

Nobody actually "wants" a Bongo. It's something that you simply can't help. Bongo's speak to you while you sleep and call your name when you get close to them.

The Bongo just spoke to me while I played it.

Originally Posted by bovinehost

This is worrisome because it seems almost true. I think back now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, when Tonto and I were roaming the west...

Classic post!

**fogman** · 01-14-2007, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by Big Poppa

the funniest is that a very high percentage of people who sell thier Bongo end up buying another

I think they're just trying out the different colours!
Resistence is futile!

**shamus63** · 01-14-2007, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by Big Poppa

the funniest is that a very high percentage of people who sell thier Bongo end up buying another

I've gone through three of 'em...and still want another!

Friggin' G.A.S.!

**WillPlay4Food** · 01-17-2007, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by adouglas

The Bongo entered my life, and I'm done. I've been GAS-free for over a year, and that's never happened before. I no longer look at other basses and think "I wonder how that would sound?" I don't need to know. I've got the sound I want.

Gotta say, I'm basically in the same boat. I've had my Bongo since '04 and it's been my main bass ever since. Sometimes I've thought of selling or trading it, but I spend some time playing it and realize what a foolish notion selling my Bongo would be. Can't say I'll never buy another bass, but I'm not ever giving up my Bongo, that's for damn sure.