Should a Portly Gent Play a Bongo?

[Tone Chaser]

I am a new guy here, having made my way from another bass forum as I thought this place would be the best spot to ask my question.

I am a long time EBMM fan that currently owns 2 StingRays. But I have been engulfed by the Bongo Phenomenon...so much so that it has not only been my waking obsession, but, has also kept me awake at night. Yes, I used to be puzzled by their "different" looks, to the point of thinking them down-right ghastly. But that has changed, especially since I finally got to try out a 5ver a couple of weeks ago.

Now, here is the problem: I am a large man. Kind of tall, and big all around. My former stylist used to make sure I wore "angular suits", and square-framed glasses to cut down on my immense "roundness". The Bongo is definitely roundish, and I wonder if it will make me appear more round than I already am. In fact, when vertical, the Bongo looks a little bit like me, except for it's longer neck. And uneven arms. And lack of legs...

Anyway, as I don't think any of my local music stores have full length mirrors to enable me to pose with a Bongo strapped to my body, I'm looking for advice or opinions from all you Bongomaniacs. Hopefully, some of you are 2 or 3XXL as well!

 

[Psycho Ward]

A picture is worth a thousand words.....

Welcome to the forum, and maybe a black Bongo would be the ticket!

 

[T-bone]

NOOOOoooooo

My eyes are burning

tbone

 

[EBMM7181]

haha, Chuck, you just scared that guy away..... it was his first, and last post

 

[adouglas]

You just had to go there, didn't you?


In comedy timing is everything. And Chuck, yours is impeccable.

 

[Jawshco]

I'm not much for style, but I think Portly Gents would look fine with a Bongo...and yeah...I hear black is slimming. I always thought Abe Laboriel always looked even cooler when he played his bass on his round stomach. I say just make that part of your style and go with it. Let everyone else catch up to you.

 

[kdphysio]

A picture is worth a thousand words.....

Welcome to the forum, and maybe a black Bongo would be the ticket!

.....GENIUS!!!!

 

[MrMusashi]

welcome to the forum!

a bongo is a mighty fine weapon! nobody messes with the bongo, including infidel bandmembers and freebird crowds! if mythbusters had used a bongo instead of a tonegenerator they would have found that brown tone

try it, you wont be disappointed!

MrM

 

[TNT]

I know Tone Chasers cryin' about now, but hard to say if they're tears of joy or tears of anguish!!

 

[Jawshco]

welcome to the forum!

a bongo is a mighty fine weapon! nobody messes with the bongo, including infidel bandmembers and freebird crowds! if mythbusters had used a bongo instead of a tonegenerator they would have found that brown tone

try it, you wont be disappointed!

MrM

BWAH!!! HAHHA!! Too funny. I remember that episode. We ought to add that to the list of the Bongo's mightier than Chuck Norris sayings- We should dedicate an entire thread to that cause!

 

[oddjob]

I finally had that out of my head and here comes Chuck again. Thanks, Chuck (now I must go poke out my eyes)

 

[Tone Chaser]

Thanks for the photo, that was too much!

I only WISH I was as SLIM as Santa Bongo.

But Black is definitely the way to go. Probably shave a good 5 or 6 pounds off me. Of course I could always hit the gym....next year.

 

[Big Poppa]

tone chaser

if you had a bongo you would no longer be chasing tone.....

you have twochoices.....go on a diet or.....

strap the bongo on put your shoulders back and enjoy the ride

bongos cant make you skinnier lucky at cards or make you attractive to red headed cheerleaders...but they can make you sound like bass god

 

[Beth]

Chuck Norris wears Bongo pajamas

 

[johnfrazier]

"bongos cant make you skinnier lucky at cards or make you attractive to red headed cheerleaders..."

BP, I was really, really hanging some high hopes on the Bongo because I'm overweight, dealers in Vegas drool when they see me on the floor and the last time I caught a redheaded cheerleader's eye it was quickly followed by a restraining order.

 

[fogman]

Another local boy! Welcome.
After you get a few Bongos, be sure to tell us your answers to your questions!

 

[Kristopher]

I'm not a skinny guy and lemme tell you, the bongo is the bass that feels the best strapped on. It's super comfortable against the tubby area. Rock on my man, and get yourself a bongo!

 

[Aussie Mark]

Don't sweat it. The average BMI of Bongo players here, not including Tom Karter, is well above recommended levels. None of us are going to starve if we get a gig on Survivor.

 

[phat5]

Former 2XL here........Even though my Bongo may never meet my belt buckel, Bongos look great on those of us larger brethren. Bongos look funny on you skinnier guys Hollowbody basses and Guild Pilot basses don't look right with those of us with guts, and large heads

 

[oddjob]

Chuck Norris wears Bongo pajamas

Beth, just let us know when those Bongo pjs hit the online store