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I'm now in a red bass state of mind

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    I'm now in a red bass state of mind

    So now my summer bass sell off is behind me, painful as it was to let go of some beauties, but at least some stayed in the forum family. But this is the end result and I'm freaking pumped. The Bongo neck profile does it for me and these three are a tonefest. I'm looking forward to A/B'ing the two HH's. These three are certified keepers, thats for sure. Props to BP and crew for building such iconic basses, and my thanks to Sean. Brandt and James at TPB, for their over the top buying experience, the new HH 25th makes number 7 with you guys.



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    '09 25th Anniv. 5 HSS quilt top
    '11 Roasted Bongo 5HH
    '11 Big Al 5 SSS Candy Red Maple board
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    I am red with envy. Congrats!
    ^hb 1/23/12 imo^

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    Awesome trio of basses.


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    great basses. i understand now why you let the sr5hh bfr go that is with me now. It had the wrong colour....
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    Thanks all, keeping the Bongo worked out well with the 25's, Cellkirk how's
    the Ray working out, I hope your bonding with it.
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    '09 25th Anniv. 5 HSS quilt top
    '11 Roasted Bongo 5HH
    '11 Big Al 5 SSS Candy Red Maple board
    '11 Sterling by MM Ray 35 black
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    '01 Ashdown EVO1R w/410H cab

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    Dang. Somebody gimme a towel.
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    Don't take it personal, but I officially hate you now!
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    Man, You're killing me!

    I wont sleep tonight!

    Anyway, why two 25th?

    Get rid of one, take Sterling or Stingray instead, to fulfill collection!
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    Quote Originally Posted by keko View Post
    Anyway, why two 25th?
    HH and HSS.

    And I'm constantly mulling over to get a HSS BFR as company for my HH... but somehow I'm out of bass money for this year.... damn!
    Have bass. Will play.
    Looking for Sessions in Switzerland. Area: Züri/Winti/Rappi


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    Quote Originally Posted by keko View Post
    Man, You're killing me!

    I wont sleep tonight!

    Anyway, why two 25th?

    Get rid of one, take Sterling or Stingray instead, to fulfill collection!
    like olibass pointed out the pickup configuration, they sound totally different much more than I thought, which is great. These are stone dead keepers.
    Hopefully I can get something else in 2010.
    Balls:
    '09 25th Anniv. 5 HSS quilt top
    '11 Roasted Bongo 5HH
    '11 Big Al 5 SSS Candy Red Maple board
    '11 Sterling by MM Ray 35 black
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    '01 Ashdown EVO1R w/410H cab

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    I'm liking the fact that all 3 bridge pkups are in a different position placement wise, I thought the 2 HH's would be the same.
    Balls:
    '09 25th Anniv. 5 HSS quilt top
    '11 Roasted Bongo 5HH
    '11 Big Al 5 SSS Candy Red Maple board
    '11 Sterling by MM Ray 35 black
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    '01 Ashdown EVO1R w/410H cab

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    Quote Originally Posted by laneline View Post
    Cellkirk how's
    the Ray working out, I hope your bonding with it.
    we're getting better every day. I am still learning to handle the huge sounds of it. Thanks for letting it go, it will stick with me for the next years.
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    2009 Big Al SSS Olive Gold / Gold swirl
    2009 SR5 HH bfr tobacco burst / all rw neck
    2008 Bongo 5 HH egyptian smoke / phyton
    2006 Bongo 4 HP medallion gold / abalone (SmallEQ Bongo)
    2010 Big Al 5 H bfr roasted neck

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    Those are some beautiful "keepers" you have there. Now all you need is a 30th Anniversary bass to continue with your RED state of mind!
    Bongo 4 HS in silver (DOB 1/19/11)



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    Quote Originally Posted by RaginRog View Post
    Those are some beautiful "keepers" you have there. Now all you need is a 30th Anniversary bass to continue with your RED state of mind!
    Thanks, yeah the 30th would be nice except it's missing a string for me, a
    fiesta red SR5 with a tinted maple neck would really fit in nicely, I'll probably have to find a beater and have it repainted as I don't think it's in the cards.
    Balls:
    '09 25th Anniv. 5 HSS quilt top
    '11 Roasted Bongo 5HH
    '11 Big Al 5 SSS Candy Red Maple board
    '11 Sterling by MM Ray 35 black
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    '01 Ashdown EVO1R w/410H cab

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