Test drove a Bongo ..impressions

**jlepre** · 11-05-2008, 03:42 PM

I was once one of those who didn't GET the Bongo. I mean I thought with a name like Bongo, that the bass was made for slapping. That is NOT my style, so I never tried one. Well I bought a 4 string Bongo for my son, and tried it. Well, let me tell you I was impressed. So much that as we speak I am on UPS watch as I heard those 3 magic words today...Out For Delivery!

**Deaj** · 11-06-2008, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by MrMusashi

ps: if you find one with flats on youre one lucky guy.. the hh and flats.. a match made in heaven!

True!

**strummer** · 11-07-2008, 01:51 AM

I haver nothing to add...

**Deaj** · 11-07-2008, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by strummer

I haver nothing to add...

Envy Green looks amazing on the Bongo!! Nice!

**Duarte** · 11-08-2008, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by RobertB

resistance is futile.

It SO is. I could buy one now, but then wouldn't be able to go to Uni. It's an idea that is becoming more apealling.

**MrMusashi** · 11-08-2008, 11:11 AM

zak.. goto uni, get a good job..
it will allow you to buy more basses, perhaps even guitars.. all eb of course

MrM

**Duarte** · 11-08-2008, 11:15 AM

But of course! I know it makes sense!

**mathewsanchez** · 11-08-2008, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by jlepre

Well I bought a 4 string Bongo for my son,

Excuse me Mr jlepre, you deserve one of these.

Please adopt me!!!

**Big Poppa** · 11-08-2008, 06:02 PM

I was in Guitar Center in San Marcos today buys some stuff and was talking to the bass guy....He said" I hope the new bass doesnt look like the bongo" I cant sell them because Im not into them"

They had 3 of them on the wall......

**RobertB** · 11-08-2008, 06:21 PM

Sounds like a real winner - oozing with intelligence & professionalism. "I'm not 'into' this bass, so I'm going to sabotage my own sales". I can probably guess who it was - I used to go to that store pretty often, before moving out to CO. That one, La Mesa, and the occasional drive to Rancho Cucamonga or Sherman Oaks.

**philthygeezer** · 11-12-2008, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by RobertB

Sounds like a real winner - oozing with intelligence & professionalism. "I'm not 'into' this bass, so I'm going to sabotage my own sales". I can probably guess who it was - I used to go to that store pretty often, before moving out to CO. That one, La Mesa, and the occasional drive to Rancho Cucamonga or Sherman Oaks.

Whereever that is, I want to be.

**ronnyG** · 11-14-2008, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by Big Poppa

I was in Guitar Center in San Marcos today buys some stuff and was talking to the bass guy....He said" I hope the new bass doesnt look like the bongo" I cant sell them because Im not into them"

They had 3 of them on the wall......

So...a "professional" sales person doesn't ask the customer what he/she is looking for and match em up...he just sells stuff he likes? Hmmm, wouldn't last a day under my watch. But then again even the GC I frequent never handed me a bongo, I had to ask to try it..I think even the sales person was amazed how good it sounded.

**Big Poppa** · 11-14-2008, 05:20 AM

YOu know I sort of was asking for it making a bass that looked different.

THe solution is the next great guy coming out and playing it and then I will be guilty of temporary genius. Temporary I stress!

**koogie2k** · 11-14-2008, 05:48 AM

Interesting a sales person would say that.....

I get told I have amazing tone and that my bass sound is killer. I tell people (other musicians) it is all due to the bongo. Then I am told, " I don't like how it looks." SO.....I tell them...well...you can have killer tone or continue on with your crappy sound. Doesn't matter to me really. The bongo is the ultimate metal bass.

Can't wait to see the new one.