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Bongo 6 Update!

This is a discussion on Bongo 6 Update! within the Music Man Basses forums, part of the Gear Talk category; Originally Posted by ptg Okay, maybe ugly is a harsh word. It's just that I'm not into very modern looking ...

  1. 04-24-2007, 06:43 AM #46
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    Quote Originally Posted by ptg View Post
    Okay, maybe ugly is a harsh word. It's just that I'm not into very modern looking things. I like the warm old-fashion feel. (House is decorated Victorian, etc.) I know eventually I'll get into the 21st century, but it'll be kicking and screaming!
    You could always take up the harpsichord...
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveB View Post
    You could always take up the harpsichord...
    LOL

    Believe it or not I have a pump organ from the 1800's in my Victorian parlor. Can't play it but it looks great.

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  3. 04-24-2007, 07:07 AM #48
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    Thats awesome looking. What do you think the weight of that will be ? Does increasing the body have to do with balancing the neck ? I've never hung one on, but I've held them and they seem pretty balanced.
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    All of our stuff is balanced and the thought behind the increase is to visually make sure it is in proportion and possible to balance the wseight
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    It is such a priviledge to see these designs as they come about. Thanks a million. However, I have a hard enough time with 4 strings let alone a 6 string bass!

    I am looking at getting a 5 banger though....I have to get in the pool slowly....
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    Quote Originally Posted by koogie2k View Post
    It is such a priviledge to see these designs as they come about. Thanks a million. However, I have a hard enough time with 4 strings let alone a 6 string bass!

    I am looking at getting a 5 banger though....I have to get in the pool slowly....
    Do it! But beware, that low B may grow on you quite quickly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Poppa View Post
    Guys I told them to post this just to keep you in from the beginning. You will see many revisions and tweaking and as usual with prototypes your input will be ignored~!!!!!!

    I appreciate all of the well intentioned design comments but for this to work you guys are spectators.....

    I have ordered the body to be increased by 2-3%...we will se that one next....
    I really appreciate the fact that you post the early designs and prototypes BP. I'm studying engineering and design and I love seeing how the initial concept is modelled, tweaked and transformed into the finished product that hits the shelves.

    I wouldn't dream of offering any opinion or comment because a) I don't know that much about playing the bass (or guitar for that matter) b) Instrument design is no-where near my area of work knowledge and c) you guys do a damn fine job of it yourselves.

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    I'm pretty much a 4 string player (& a Bongo lover)--however, I have to say that I like 6ers more than 5ers--the high C doesn't disorient me as much as the low B. For me 5s & 6s are all about lateral movement more than the expanded range--from what you've shared so far, I'd be really interested in moving laterally around that thing.
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    Golly but that's a swell looking prototype

    Neato!
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    I have no use whatsoever for that thin C string, but that Bongo 6 appeals to me anyway
    Just the thought of me walking on stage with six strings, the audience going "nooo waaaaaayyyy" yould be soo cool

    make it whatever string spacing, whatever everything really, I'll adapt
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    Must.... have..... 6 string...... Bongo.

    I will be buying one of these for sure unless the neck is as wide as a 2x6.
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    Wow, I've really been kinda itching for a 5-string Bongo, but if this is coming I think I'll have to wait to pull that trigger.

    Thanks for the cool early view! I like it.
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    I have a feeling that it's going to be a while before you get to actually buy one.

    Like maybe a year.

    Maybe more.

    But what do I know?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Poppa View Post
    Guys I told them to post this just to keep you in from the beginning. You will see many revisions and tweaking and as usual with prototypes your input will be ignored~!!!!!!

    I appreciate all of the well intentioned design comments but for this to work you guys are spectators.....

    I have ordered the body to be increased by 2-3%...we will se that one next....
    Thanks for the look at the design process, BP! I'm sure it will turn out great!
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    Nice!
    Thank's for sharing with us.
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