Leave well enough alone!

**phat5** · 02-12-2008, 07:53 PM

Been modifying and building my own basses since '78, and I can't stop. Whether it's one I have built from scratch, or a factory model, I end up radically altering it. I have finally decided to leave well enough alone......I'm very happy with my Bongo 5, and can hardly wait to get home from work, to play it. All I can say is, it just fits me........Sleek, sexy, punchy, full of wonderful tones and pleasant to look at; I haven't been this excited about a bass in a long time. Next month, it goes into the studio, and I'm anxious to hear what it sounds like with stainless rounds on it (I'm mostly a "flats" user). The only mod I will perform, is to install a new set of EB strap locks....can't wait. Forgive me for gushing, I had to get this off my chest. My hat's off to EB for producing a wonderful product; now, if I can just convince my wife to buy me a Bongo HS4, for my 49th!

**Frankie5Angels** · 02-12-2008, 08:00 PM

Bongos rule. No doubt about it. That's why I always say "The Bongo is the Best Damn Bass on the Planet." I'm still waiting for the T-shirts to be printed up

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**Psychicpet** · 02-12-2008, 08:20 PM

awesome.

**bdgotoh** · 02-13-2008, 12:56 AM

The Sterling HH fits me the same way - it's like they designed it specially for me.

Congrats on finding a bass you can use straight from the factory!

**DTG** · 02-13-2008, 02:34 AM

the bongo rules,i have really bas gas for a fretless bongo in 2005 ltd butter cream....dreamy bass

**mammoth** · 02-13-2008, 06:20 AM

know exactly how you feel buddy!!

Originally Posted by DTG

the bongo rules,i have really bas gas for a fretless bongo in 2005 ltd butter cream....dreamy bass

hey dtg.. thats the cookie im after!!

**DTG** · 02-13-2008, 06:28 AM

great ! and your in the uk so if one does come up we will end up in a bidding war...unless we pool our cash and do some sort of wired time share on it !!

**mammoth** · 02-13-2008, 06:44 AM

i think we'll struggle to find one buddy! sob... sniff...

i know where to get great deals on them too... but not buttercreme...... DAMMIT!

**Smakbass** · 02-13-2008, 07:26 AM

Really who would modify one...

right pete

**bovinehost** · 02-13-2008, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Smakbass

Really who would modify one...

right pete

Exactly! Like putting a Yugo engine in a Lamborghini or something.

Right, Pete?

**carpedebass** · 02-13-2008, 09:32 AM

What if you put a Lamborghini engine in a Yugo? Just sayin'....it could be cool. Some dipstick pulls up with his Corvette and acts all bad and you dust him with yer lil' Yugo! HA!

**shamus63** · 02-13-2008, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by carpedebass

What if you put a Lamborghini engine in a Yugo? Just sayin'....it could be cool. Some dipstick pulls up with his Corvette and acts all bad and you dust him with yer lil' Yugo! HA!

That visual is just wrong.