So what's next.

[bass-slinger]

So thinking about my next bass...need something to complement my bongo 4 HH...not sure if I am going 4 or 5 this time...any suggestions?

 

[Grand Wazoo]

A 5 strings might open new horizons to you, I suggest you try one.

MusicMan makes some of the world leading 5 strings necks, the Stingray was the first in it's range and has been going strong now for some 20+ years and more to come. Sterlings and Stringrays 5 strings are similar necks but the Bongo is different, same string spacing and fingeroard sizes but slightly different neck profile, I found it a bit more comfortable (the Bongo 5 that is) to play. The 25th Anniversary or the following continued model the Reflex are based on the Bongo neck and the Big Al 5 (currently on order) I haven't tried yet but I believe this also has a Bongo type profile neck.

So you should really try them all and see, it's the only way to find what suits you the best.

Someone please correct me if any of the above is wrong. Thanks

 

[sitonmybass]

If you're considering getting a 5-string, then by all means do so.

Any EBMM 5-string that you choose will rock.

 

[Chuck B]

any ebmm 5-string that you choose will rock.

+1

 

[T Alan]

a. fretted 'Ray4HP
b. fretless Big Al 5

 

[adouglas]

Whatever you choose, I'd go for an H.

The MM pickup in the "sweet spot" is a magical thing.

I'm not taking anything away from my Bongo 5 HHp... its versatility and tone are awesome.

But I gig with my H.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

...and the Big Al 5 (currently on order) I haven't tried yet but I believe this also has a Bongo type profile neck.

Someone please correct me if any of the above is wrong. Thanks

I am relatively certain that the Big Al 5 neck has a Sterling 5 profile neck.

 

[DirtyHippie]

The Bongo, 25th ann., and the Reflex are the same neck shape. The Sterling is the same as the Big Al.

 

[Steamthief]

Buy my 30th Anniversary SR4! BP himself says it's the best SR ever.

 

[JayDawg]

Buy my 30th Anniversary SR4! BP himself says it's the best SR ever.

I might be shooting you a pm if the next week or so. I have a sale of one of my guitars pending. If all goes through, and you have not sold your yet, I will buy it.

 

[Aussie Mark]

Big Al SSS. Teamed with a Bongo HH, you've got every base covered (pun intended)

 

[Steamthief]

I might be shooting you a pm if the next week or so. I have a sale of one of my guitars pending. If all goes through, and you have not sold your yet, I will buy it.

Cool!

 

[keko]

But I gig with my H.

Yeah, it took me some time to realize that, but honestly 90% of gigin', I use only H position of my Sterling 5 HS (5 position switch)!

So, thank God that HS Sterling have H pickup at the same sweetspot position like single H!