I found this bongo at guitarcenter..

[JeffreyB]

Is it just me...?
I'm confused....do you like it....or not???
Is it the desert gold finish bongo? what is the pickup configuration?
actually, we don't even believe you got it.....no pics, no bass!

[bovinehost]

I hate to say this but...I really like the Bstring...It sounds very good.

Many of us are wondering why you hated to say that.

I feel way more comfortable with a 4 string thought, I always hated the idea of a 5 string..

Of course you feel more comfy with a four string. You just got the fiver! Give it some time, give it some time. You'll be amazed how normal it can feel.

.. and I only used the B string for the lower 4 notes...Looks like I will be getting a 5 string to keep.. Not sure if Im keeping the bongo. But it sounded good..

You'll eventually figure out that there's more to that B string than the extra low notes.

Why would you NOT keep the Bongo? You don't want to disappoint Lord Bongo, do you?



Jack

[tkarter]

I still think all the bongo needs is a hug.

tk

[MMTODD]

Spencer, if GC won't deal - walk. Seriously. There are Bongos that show up here and you can trust the forum members. (Thanks Lucas!)

[slucas]

You are welcome Todd. I kind of miss that one but I don't play 5's that much. Glad you are digging it . I'm really intrigued with the Sterling 5 right now.......hint,hint .

[spencer]

I just never wanted a 5 string.. Just had something against them, I guess I liked to keep things as simple as possible.. Anyways I really like the bass, I like the color and I think the looks have grown on me..

However im not sure if this was a good deal you guys let me know... This was everything I found wrong with the bass..

Chips and scratches on bottom top and headstock
Volume and Pickup selector seems bent,
Top battery was loose and if touched it would cut out [fixed with tape]
Found that there is something broken off in one of the holes for the truss rod wheel.

Other than that its a great bass, I would just like to know if I could have gotten a better deal for the price I paid....

1075 with tax
New strings
New case..

[mynan]

Found that there is something broken off in one of the holes for the truss rod wheel.

It's probably the minijack from someone's iPod headphones...

[adouglas]

Just about every Bongo has a chip in the end of the headstock.

Lots of 'em have some chips in the paint. Including mine.

I will not comment on the knobs. See my sig. Bend 'em back straight and forget about it, lest you become the latest abuse target (not that I'd mind passing the mantle, mind you....).

The thing busted off in the trussrod wheel would bother me, but it's not anything that will prevent you from adjusting the rod, right?

So there's nothing significantly wrong with this bass from what you describe.

But if it were me, I'd return it unless you really want to support your local business. You can get a MINT Bongo on ebay for less than a grand, easily. Check the "completed items" listings. The only Bongos that routinely go for more than $1000 at the moment are those with piezos (an option that costs hundreds of bucks new) and LEs.

[spencer]

Well, it looks like its going back,

Since it wasn't a good deal.
And as much as I love the Bstring the bass just doesn't have the sound im looking for [more like a sterling] a actually do really love the looks now, and wish I could keep it, I think it it has alot to do with he HH, I think I would prefer a Bongo 5 with a single H,

Im looking more for that aggressive stingray/sterling sound and the bongo has its own distictive tone.

I also find that both of the Humbuckers are too muddy and that one alone isn't bassy enough due to its position closer to the bridge.. I did learn alot from this bass, I like 5 strings, I like the looks of the bogo and I think I would like the sound of a single H bongo, I might also need to try out another SR5

[tkarter]

The single H bongo speaks to a lot of us.

tk