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Powman
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Thanks BP,
I am torn between simplicity and tonal flexibility. I love the simplicity and tone of my Sterling with one H. The three position switch is plenty...5 position switches confuse my brain
Last night when I went to the Long and McQuade I usually frequent, they were sold out of Bongos...so I need to go to downtown Toronto to try out some more...
mynan
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Offering to violate the international distribution rules on the company forum?...Nice!!!
Powman
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Offering to violate the international distribution rules on the company forum?...Nice!!!
Yeah I was thinking that too and didn't know how to respond...
His heart is totally in the right place and I truly appreciate the gesture.
adouglas
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Thanks BP,
I am torn between simplicity and tonal flexibility. I love the simplicity and tone of my Sterling with one H. The three position switch is plenty...5 position switches confuse my brain
If that's the kind of guy you are then I'd say H. Simplicity... not even a switch, just three bands of Bongo awesomeness.
Powman
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This weekend's mission...to try some Bongo's! But my gut tells me this might be the way to go...
adouglas
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That's not your gut. It's the Bongo Mind Control Rays.
You're probably not going to find an H to try, unfortunately.
You're probably not going to find an H to try, unfortunately.
GGK
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Bongo Single H
I too have tried to find a single H Bongo to try, no luck.
Having said that, I did try a HH Bongo a while back, man it was scary. Ran it through a Mbass 102P ( I think) I could feel the hairs stand up on the back of my neck, it is a beast. I fought off the desires to go back to that shop cause I know I'd probaly succomb to this "Bongloid "thing. be warned
I know your in Ontario and I think I know where there may be one to try in Mississauga, if memory seves me it's a HH model.
I too have tried to find a single H Bongo to try, no luck.
Having said that, I did try a HH Bongo a while back, man it was scary. Ran it through a Mbass 102P ( I think) I could feel the hairs stand up on the back of my neck, it is a beast. I fought off the desires to go back to that shop cause I know I'd probaly succomb to this "Bongloid "thing. be warned
I know your in Ontario and I think I know where there may be one to try in Mississauga, if memory seves me it's a HH model.
Eggman
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I am a multiple pickup guy. I have posted many times that I just can't get comfortable with the single H. Lots of people love the single H - I just never bonded with it. I prefer the additional tonal options of having more than one pickup.
I have 2 HH Bongos (4 and 6) and two HSp Bongos (4 fretless and 5). HH is my fav - not so fond of the HS without the piezo.
I have 2 HH Bongos (4 and 6) and two HSp Bongos (4 fretless and 5). HH is my fav - not so fond of the HS without the piezo.
bovinehost
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And Bill and I are perfect examples of why you should never listen to any of us. He prefers the multiples. I dig my single Hs. Go figure. Neither one of us is wrong, either. (Okay, Bill is wrong, but let's not get into that here.)
And here again, I love my HS without piezos.
*shrugs*
What is your favorite color?
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Yeah I was thinking that too and didn't know how to respond...
His heart is totally in the right place and I truly appreciate the gesture.
alright Ill take it out the case play a few notes mark it down 5$ and sell it to you on "eBay" used.
Big Poppa
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spencer....did you fall and hit your head? I know you want to help this guy but do you want to hurt me in an entire country? Are you going to handle his problems if there is a warranty issue?
lets give advice but try to not re create my international business model! thanks a bunch....
lets give advice but try to not re create my international business model! thanks a bunch....
Mabongohogany
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Here's a quick word-up for the 2H Bongo.
(Did I miss props for the H-SC version while I was out??)
Anyways, My 1st MM, the Sterling, is your basic H- and it's a go-to bass for all seasons- I haven't encountered a session or a gig, or an application yet where that (1) pup and a 3-band eq can't nail "the" sound required.
The recently, along came my 1st Bongo, which happened to be born a 2H...
Holy *&%%$!
Ya got Bass, ya got treble, ya got your high mids, your low mids, and if that weren't more than enough, you have the Secret Sauce Control- aka "that knob which blends the 2!! pickups."
Oh wow.
First you get your tone centers set, THEN you get to play with them even MORE by panning betwixt neo pups.
It should really be Illegal to have that much fun while playing the Bass; In fact, I believe in States and Countries that contain any combination of the letters:
"I", "M", "K" and "C"...It is!
Not sure why, but you've been advised.
And my vote would be for the 2H...
(Did I miss props for the H-SC version while I was out??)
Anyways, My 1st MM, the Sterling, is your basic H- and it's a go-to bass for all seasons- I haven't encountered a session or a gig, or an application yet where that (1) pup and a 3-band eq can't nail "the" sound required.
The recently, along came my 1st Bongo, which happened to be born a 2H...
Holy *&%%$!
Ya got Bass, ya got treble, ya got your high mids, your low mids, and if that weren't more than enough, you have the Secret Sauce Control- aka "that knob which blends the 2!! pickups."
Oh wow.
First you get your tone centers set, THEN you get to play with them even MORE by panning betwixt neo pups.
It should really be Illegal to have that much fun while playing the Bass; In fact, I believe in States and Countries that contain any combination of the letters:
"I", "M", "K" and "C"...It is!
Not sure why, but you've been advised.
And my vote would be for the 2H...
Powman
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I could feel the hairs stand up on the back of my neck, it is a beast. I fought off the desires to go back to that shop cause I know I'd probaly succomb to this "Bongloid "thing. be warned
I know your in Ontario and I think I know where there may be one to try in Mississauga, if memory seves me it's a HH model.
I know exactly what you mean. I did that and I am screwed now. I tried 5 different Bongo's yesterday afternoon. The store was empty...just me, a Markbass amp, and Bongo's to try. Perfect.
I cannot believe how the low frequencies resonate on the Bongo. I mean, it was like the earth itself decided to take a big, massive, satisfying dump. That thing just rumbles! The ground was shaking and I was still only playing a 4 string. The 5 string frightens me. Holy smokes!
Ok, so here is the dilemna. I also give lots of presentations to kids with hearing loss to show them how to get the most out of their hearing. One part of the demo includes me playing bass via an FM system designed for kids with hearing loss.
The last two demos I did, I never brought my Sterling because I dont want the little sticky fingers touching my precious. Obviously, I would not want these munchkins touching my Bongo either.
So, do I
1. Pick up a lesser expensive Sterling By Music Man as a second bass. I would string that one with flats and keep rounds on my "real" Sterling. I would use the one with flats for my classic rock gigs and for the kid's demos I do.
2. Save my money and start saving for a Bongo. I would need to save for about 10 months (I did some budgeting). Maybe look into getting a really cheap used bass for the kids demos.
Powman
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No worries BP. I like the personal touch of going into an actual Music Store. The boys at Long and McQuade treat me well and I want to support them with my business. Plus the warranty issue is a big one.
Powman
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That is EXACTLY what happened to me yesterday. See my other post about the earth rumbling and having a bowel movement.
And I completely agree with you about the Sterling. Single H, working man's bass. Good all round tone. Can't go wrong. I am so glad I got this as my first MM bass.
adouglas
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You said it yourself. You're screwed (in a good way).
Now that you've gotten your hands on a Bongo, sooner or later you'll have to get one. It will haunt you if you don't go for it.
This is just the normal progression of the disease. Nothing to be worried about.
Now that you've gotten your hands on a Bongo, sooner or later you'll have to get one. It will haunt you if you don't go for it.
This is just the normal progression of the disease. Nothing to be worried about.
Powman
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So you think I go with plan 2...save up for the Bongo. I agree, it will haunt me.
Big Poppa
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if you have a store in your area that has 5 bongos and you find one that you like ...but it then look for a second hand mm by sterling THose kind of stores are rare
