I am obsessed with getting a Bongo

[tkarter]

My wife got to be more understanding of my sickness right after the first time we got to attend an EB party.

Without that we would always be at odds over a new bass.


tk

 

[Powman]

Of course; just a play on words. I saw my handle and couldn't resist. This is just a forum, after all. I am sometimes persuasive.

You have it easy. I got the Bongo first, THEN had to explain why I needed a 25th! I am preparing my thesis on why I need a Big AL.

No worries, we're good! I got the flip joke as well...

Thanks my friend!

 

[Powman]

My wife got to be more understanding of my sickness right after the first time we got to attend an EB party.

Without that we would always be at odds over a new bass.


tk

EB Party? How do I get invited?

 

[maddog]

hang out on the forum. Easy as that.

 

[cellkirk74]

Of course; just a play on words. I saw my handle and couldn't resist. This is just a forum, after all. I am sometimes persuasive.

You have it easy. I got the Bongo first, THEN had to explain why I needed a 25th! I am preparing my thesis on why I need a Big AL.

Well, thats easy. It looks and feels and sounds absolutely different and you can not tell how long it is going to be available.

 

[Powman]

hang out on the forum. Easy as that.

And how often do these EB parties occur? Are they in California?

 

[bovinehost]

And how often do these EB parties occur? Are they in California?

Since 2005, there have been three Knucklehead Gatherings. One in San Luis Obispo, one is Coachella and one in Dallas.

With the economy cratering, we've been on hiatus but BP does like parties.

 

[Powman]

Well boys, its official. She said I can save for a Bongo! Wow...I never thought honesty would work. Mind you I offered to take her to Cuba on a nice trip so there was some deal making happening here. But good for me! A new bass AND Veradero Beach.

So...now comes the next question

Remember also that I have Sterling 4H with maple fretboard. I want this Bongo to be very different.

1. HS or HH? Which one should I get? I am looking for a deep rich tone. I want flatwounds on this baby. So I am leaning towards the HH. Does this sound like a good idea?

2. I think I want a rosewood fretboard.

3. I think I want 4 strings only...5 confuses me.

4. Colour...Blue Pearl looks nice...My Sterling is red. Or Black....

5. If I get the Blue Pearl, what colour pick guard??

6 When I order this baby, how long does it take? Oddly enough, the longer the better. I am paying cash for this thing, no credit cards so gives me time to save up the money.

 

[sitonmybass]

Standard Bongos only come with rosewood fretboards. I'm sure that either HH or HS would work wih flats, but I must qualify my answer; I've never tried a Bongo HS. I have a Bongo 5 HH and a Bongo 5 single H. Don't rule out the single H, it KILLS!

I love blue pearl and black. Either choice would look good in any of the currently available pickguards:
black, black pearloid, white, white pearloid, vintage white pearloid and shell.

 

[shakinbacon]

Well boys, its official. She said I can save for a Bongo! Wow...I never thought honesty would work. Mind you I offered to take her to Cuba on a nice trip so there was some deal making happening here. But good for me! A new bass AND Veradero Beach.

So...now comes the next question

Remember also that I have Sterling 4H with maple fretboard. I want this Bongo to be very different.

1. HS or HH? Which one should I get? I am looking for a deep rich tone. I want flatwounds on this baby. So I am leaning towards the HH. Does this sound like a good idea?

2. I think I want a rosewood fretboard.

3. I think I want 4 strings only...5 confuses me.

4. Colour...Blue Pearl looks nice...My Sterling is red. Or Black....

5. If I get the Blue Pearl, what colour pick guard??

6 When I order this baby, how long does it take? Oddly enough, the longer the better. I am paying cash for this thing, no credit cards so gives me time to save up the money.

I suggest since you like flatwounds that you consider the piezo option. Please see my review of ebmm flatwounds with the Bongo on this forum

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-basses/39751-ernie-ball-5-string-flatwounds-nice.html

 

[Powman]

I have a Bongo 5 HH and a Bongo 5 single H. Don't rule out the single H, it KILLS!

I have not had a chance to try the single H in a Bongo, only an HH. Since you have both, what is it about the single H that you like so much?

 

[Powman]

I suggest since you like flatwounds that you consider the piezo option. Please see my review of ebmm flatwounds with the Bongo on this forum

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-basses/39751-ernie-ball-5-string-flatwounds-nice.html

I did get a chance to try a fretless Ray with a Piezo...but it didn't blow me away. I am not convinced I need a Piezo...

 

[Duarte]

Great news Powman!

The H is great because it is so different to the HH and HS due to the pickup placement and 3 band EQ, but as you want it completely different to the Sterling you have, go for a dual pickup monster. I have the HS but if you want the phattest flatwound tone ever definitely get an HH.

 

[Powman]

Great news Powman!

The H is great because it is so different to the HH and HS due to the pickup placement and 3 band EQ, but as you want it completely different to the Sterling you have, go for a dual pickup monster. I have the HS but if you want the phattest flatwound tone ever definitely get an HH.

Yup, I think I am leaning towards the HH for that "phat" tone...

Thanks Duarte!

 

[adouglas]

For Blue Pearl, consider abalone. I've seen that combo and it's very nice. EBMM doesn't make abalone any more, but you can get it from the aftermarket suppliers like Jeannie's.

My favorite of the current colors is Candy Red, though, with a cream pearl guard. It's very, very classy.

 

[Powman]

Beautiful colour adouglas. My Sterling is Candy Red, so I want something different.

By the way, with the black stealth versions...does paint ever chip off the metal parts? That is my fear with that colour.

 

[sitonmybass]

I have not had a chance to try the single H in a Bongo, only an HH. Since you have both, what is it about the single H that you like so much?

I like the single H because it's different but not necessarily better than the HH; there's just SOMETHING about that single H...

 

[Powman]

I think I am goint to place my order tomorrow. The bass will be
1. 4 String
2. HH
3 Rosewood fretboard.
4. Colour???? I want Egyptian Smoke, but its not available is it?? I am torn between Stealth Black, Saphire Black and Blue Pearl...

What do you all think??? What colour should I get?

 

[Manfloozy]

I think I am goint to place my order tomorrow. The bass will be
1. 4 String
2. HH
3 Rosewood fretboard.
4. Colour???? I want Egyptian Smoke, but its not available is it?? I am torn between Stealth Black, Saphire Black and Blue Pearl...

What do you all think??? What colour should I get?

I am almost positive you can find a Egyptian Smoke in that config (found one here)... but if not set on that I would vote Stealth Black or Blue Pearl.

Call your favorite retailer and ask.... I am pretty sure they'll be able to get you an Egyptian Smoke in that config with a bit of doing.... mainly because a 4HH is probably if not the most common config... ALL Bongo's (save Dargie II's) have Rosewood boards.... so now it is just a matter of color in stock. Good luck.

 

[Duarte]

ALL Bongo's (save Dargie II's) have Rosewood boards.... so now it is just a matter of color in stock. Good luck.

And Stealthy Bongos.

They got ebony.